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Alvarez will meet Scull on May 3 in Saudi Arabia
Canelo Alvarez, boxing's top star, will meet William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight championship on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's ...ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Saudi ambassador: No alcohol at 2034 World Cup
Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to drink alcohol, the country's ambassador to the UK said on Wednesday.ESPN - Feb. 13 -
Ancelotti serene amid Vini to Saudi league link
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not paying much attention to the ongoing speculation that Vinícius Júnior could leave the club this summer and play in Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 5d -
Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?
Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations.BBC News - 2d -
Trump Met PGA Tour Commissioner About Saudi Golf League Deal
Tour officials said the session at the White House “brought us closer to a final deal” that would be subject to Justice Department antitrust scrutiny.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Leeds student jailed in Saudi Arabia for 34 years over tweets is released
Salma al-Shehab was arrested in 2021 during holiday in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi student at Leeds University who was sentenced to 34 years in prison over her use of Twitter, now X, has been released ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Saudi authorities free student sentenced to 34 years for tweets, activists say
A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in Britain has been freed after seeing her 34-year sentence for her activity on Twitter in Saudi Arabia drastically reducedABC News - Feb. 10 -
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in GazaFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Neuralink competitor Paradromics secures investment from Saudi Arabia's Neom
Paradromics has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's NeomCNBC - Feb. 12 -
Trump says he expects to meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times, suggesting they are likely to meet first in Saudi Arabia. “We ultimately expect to ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
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FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple teams up with Alibaba to develop AI in China and Elliott builds a 5% BP stakeFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia; Federal worker buyouts resume
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations
Also in today’s newsletter, what will happen to Elon Musk’s business empire?Financial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine
The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
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Trump officials to begin peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are likely to meet with senior Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the ...The Hill - 4d -
FirstFT: Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks
Also in today’s newsletter, Xi meets China’s top tech entrepreneurs and JPMorgan snubs bank regulatorFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine
The kingdom has gone from pariah to potential peacemaker in recent years.BBC News - 3d -
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia
Top officials from the United States and Russian will hold talks in Saudi Arabia toward ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the nearly ...The Hill - 3d -
Ukraine will not accept a Saudi-talks peace deal, says Zelenskyy
EU and Ukraine have been excluded from high-stakes negotiations between top Russian and US officials. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rubio meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The State Department issued a statement on Rubio's meeting with the Saudi crown prince, ...The Hill - 2d -
Rubio Meets Saudi Crown Prince for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine
Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places.The New York Times - 3d -
Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to evict Benko family from Innsbruck mansion
Demand by one of Signa Group’s largest creditors comes after property entrepreneur arrested for alleged embezzlementFinancial Times - 2d -
Zelensky delays trip to Saudi Arabia amid US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed an official visit to Saudi Arabia set for this week amid U.S.-Russia negotiations in Riyadh. Zelensky, who was not planning to participate in ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump defends excluding Ukraine from peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any ...CBS News - 1d -
U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine
The two sides met in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties were on the table.The New York Times - 1d -
What does Saudi Arabia need to make a deal with Israel?
Riyadh plays the long game as Washington pushes for normalization.The Hill - 1d -
Trump speech at Saudi-backed event highlights questions over business ties
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the Trump Organization and Trump golf courses have business connections to the Saudis.CBS News - 20h -
Watch: Trump gives remarks at Saudi-led investors conference in Miami
President Trump on Wednesday is attending the Future Investment Initiative Forum, an organization run by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund that focuses on social and economic initiatives. Trump ...The Hill - 20h -
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.The New York Times - 9h -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - 4h -
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Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
New Saints issue warning over sales to Saudi Pro League after Al-Orobah deal
Star forward Brad Young left Welsh side last summer Club have sought Fifa’s help with £190,000 fee unpaid Clubs should think twice before doing transfer deals with those in the Saudi Pro League, ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Saudi ambassador tells World Cup fans: ‘You can have fun without alcohol’
Prince Khalid expects 2034 tournament to be dry ‘There’s no alcohol. You can’t live without a drink?’ The Saudi Arabian ambassador to the UK has told football fans “plenty of fun can be had ...The Guardian - Feb. 12
