Syrian Delegation Makes First Official Visit to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia asks Hans Zimmer to rework national anthem
Composer also discusses plans for musical and film score as kingdom attempts to improve its image. Saudi Arabia has asked the Oscar-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, to work on a new version of its ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina, California on first trip of new term
President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los AngelesABC News - Jan. 24 -
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
The Saudi media reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had spoken with President Trump, who made the kingdom the first stop on his first overseas presidential trip in 2017.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump says he'll ask Saudi Arabia to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. in wide-ranging Davos address
One day after he spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump pushed the kingdom Thursday to increase its U.S. investment, saying he would ask the Saudis to “round out” ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump says he'll ask Saudi Arabia to 'round out' investment pledge in U.S. to $1 trillion
President Donald Trump touted Saudi Arabia's pledge to invest $600 billion in the U.S. in the next four years, suggesting the figure should actually be higher.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia aims to invest $600bn in US, crown prince tells Trump
Call between Mohammed bin Salman and US president comes as kingdom seeks to deepen ties with western allyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump holds first foreign leader call with Saudi crown prince
President Trump held his first official call with a foreign leader since being sworn in for his second term with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, a controversial figure who Trump on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump speaks to Saudi crown prince in first foreign leader call of second term
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday in the first call with a foreign leader of his second term, appearing to renew efforts from ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit
Riyadh is also trying to reset relations with Syria after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has visited Lebanon for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the tiny Mediterranean countryABC News - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Syrians returning home face deadly threat of landmines
Landmines are hindering the safe return of Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
First lady Melania Trump makes fashion statement with inauguration hat
First lady Melania Trump made a fashion statement with the wide-brimmed hat she wore to the President Trump's inauguration. NBC News' Valerie Castro has more on the fashion of inauguration day.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump makes AI infrastructure announcement on first full day in office
Watch live coverage as President Donald Trump is expected to announce a multi-billion dollar private investment in the artificial intelligence infrastructure of the U.S. on his first full day in ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Olam Set to Announce Sale of Agribusiness Unit to Saudi Arabia Firm, Sources Say
Singapore-based Olam Group is close to announcing a deal to sell the remainder of its stake in its agricultural products business to the state-owned Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Saudi Arabia set to buy stake in Pakistan copper and gold mining project
Kingdom plans to purchase up to 20% share in $9bn complex as it looks to accelerate its diversification away from oilFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump's first Cabinet official
The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as America's 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump's Cabinet on the day of his ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Xi Tells Officials Scared of Being Purged: It's OK to Make Mistakes
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decree to the Communist Party: Enforcing strict discipline shouldn’t fuel a climate of fear that saps the can-do spirit that once helped power China’s economic rise.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
Trump launches first official cryptocurrency
President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home
With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
UN labor agency head praises relations with Saudi Arabia during investigation of 2034 World Cup host
The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Jan. 16 -
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status
Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin suspended one game for making contact with and 'verbally abusing' an official
Mathurin was upset about what appeared to be an obvious foulCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
California fires: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much-needed break’ from dangerous weather – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . ‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlines Tell us about financial consequences you are facing LA mayor, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
5 Ways Highly Effective Leaders Delegate With Accountability
Delegating a lot? ‘By when’ are two magic words that you can never overuse.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Saudi Arabia and Japan sign MoU to promote mutual investment
Yahoo News - Jan. 13 -
Lluís Cortés: From Barcelona glory to women's football in Saudi Arabia
Four weeks after Real Madrid made history in 2020 by winning the first expanded Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, the women’s equivalent took place in Salamanca, Spain. The men’s final in Jeddah...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Flyers beat Ducks 6-0 in Cutter Gauthier's first visit to Philadelphia since being traded
Sam Ersson made 22 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Philadelphia Flyers beat Anaheim 6-0 on Saturday night in Cutter Gauthier’s first visit to Philadelphia since being traded to ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
German foreign minister says Syrians have a right to visit homeland
Yahoo News - Jan. 10 -
German foreign minister to attend Syria conference in Saudi Arabia
Yahoo News - Jan. 10 -
Kneron expands into Riyadh with a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
Yahoo News - Jan. 10 -
Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first 7 cases of human metapneumovirus, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.CBS News - Jan. 7
