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Pope alert and joking in hospital, says Italy's PM after visit
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to hospital on Friday with a respiratory infection.BBC News - 1d -
Iceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Trump fears, says PM
Kristrún Frostadóttir favours restarting talks for economic reasons and not in reaction to US president’s Arctic sabre-rattlingFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
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 -
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations
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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 -
Italy's Meloni visits ailing pope in hospital
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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 - 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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
Saudi Arabia Hires Startup to Develop Brain-Computer Control Implants
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 againCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
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 agoCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Pokemon Go Developer In Talks To Sell Games Division To Saudi Arabia's Savvy For $3.5 Billion - Report
Pokemon Go developer Niantic is reportedly in discussions to sell its games division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc for roughly $3.5 billion. Scopely was acquired by Saudi Arabia owned Savvy ...GameSpot - 1d -
Tiger Woods, PGA Tour commissioner meeting at White House to discuss deal with Saudi Arabia PIF, per report
There is a general belief that talks between PGA Tour Enterprises and the Public Information Fund are moving closer to a long-awaited agreementCBS Sports - 1h -
Italian Premier Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital, says he's in good spirits
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has visited Pope Francis in the hospital and says he’s “alert and responsive” and full of good humor despite his pneumoniaABC News - 1d -
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists.BBC News - 3d -
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
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