U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine

FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

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Financial Times - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 1d

FirstFT: Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks

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Financial Times - 1d

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 - 1d

Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he hadn't been invited and warned that his country “will never accept deals made behind our backs.”

NBC News - 2d

Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of expected talks with Russia over Ukraine war

A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a ...

CBS News - 1d

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 - 5h

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 - 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 - 2h

Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations

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Financial Times - 5d

Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump is 'on the [PGA] Tour's side' in talks with Saudi Arabia's PIF

McIlroy recently played golf with the President after previously claiming he would not do so again

CBS Sports - 5d

More Trump-Putin direct talks expected after Saudi Arabia diplomatic meeting, official says

U.S. officials who attended diplomatic talks with Russian representatives say more developments are expected as part of the efforts to reestablish dialogue. This comes as the world reacts to ...

CBS News - 3h

Watch: Rubio, top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia discuss end to war in Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with senior Russian leaders in Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, where the group began negotiations around ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine. Ukraine was ...

The Hill - 4h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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

Talks to end the war with Russia are set to begin — but Ukraine could pay a high price for peace

Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives.

CNBC - 5d

Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

CBS News - 1d

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

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 2027

ABC 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 Gaza

Financial Times - 6d

Neuralink competitor Paradromics secures investment from Saudi Arabia's Neom

Paradromics has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Neom

CNBC - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 5d

Saudi Arabia Hires Startup to Develop Brain-Computer Control Implants

Yahoo News - 4d

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 embezzlement

Financial Times - 6h

With Switch 2 Coming, Nintendo Explains Why It Must Go Beyond Traditional Games

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for Nintendo, as the Mario company is launching a highly anticipated new system, the Switch 2 . But the company isn't going to rely only on traditional hardware ...

GameSpot - Feb. 10

How one Miami teacher is scoring big with NFL-centric curriculum: 'The lessons go beyond the gridiron'

"NFeLementary" is getting these third-graders excited to learn

CBS Sports - 11h

Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says

The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27

LIV Golf CEO believes deal with PGA Tour Enterprises would 'unlock opportunity' for Saudi Arabia-backed league

There has been recent momentum toward a agreement that was initially expected to be completed long ago

CBS Sports - 5d

European leaders hold emergency summit ahead of U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia

European leaders are having an emergency meeting in Paris as concerns grow that Ukraine is being left out of U.S. peace talks with Russia. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.

CBS News - 1d

European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once-in-a-generation moment" for the UK's national security.

BBC News - 2d

Monday Briefing: E.U. Leaders Set to Meet on Ukraine

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The New York Times - 2d

What is the state of peace talks in Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not accept any peace deal with Russia unless his country is directly involved in negotiations. President Trump said Ukraine would have a seat at ...

CBS News - 4d