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Analysis-Saudi Arabia Walks Oil Policy Tightrope Between Biden And Putin
Saudi Arabia's push for swifter oil production hikes by OPEC+, which were agreed in June, involved behind-the-scenes diplomacy to ensure Russia backed the move that followed U.S.
More than 1,200-year-old mosque found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists have discovered an ancient mosque in the Negev desert near the city of Rahat.
Britain Launches Free Trade Talks With Gulf Countries
Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf states including Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and charities warned it not to ignore human rights in its latest bid to grow non-EU ties after Brexit.
Saudi Pro-government Commentators Relish Biden's About-face On Kingdom
Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S.
Mickelson Says He Does Not 'Condone Human Rights Violations' On Eve Of New Series
Mickelson says he does not 'condone human rights violations' on eve of new series
Messi becomes ambassador for Saudi Arabi despite questionable rights record
Fans have mixed reactions about the footballer's links with the controversial state.
F1: Hamilton happy to head home from Saudi Arabia, admits feeling 'relief' after facing safety threats
An Aramco facility ten miles from the circuit was hit by missiles days before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
F1: Perez on pole as Schumacher ends up in hospital in Jeddah
Lewis Hamilton only managed to qualify in 16th place
Real Madrid end title drought with convincing Super Cup victory
Los Blancos lifted the Supercopa de Espana trophy on Sunday after defeating Athletic Club 2-0.
Xavi complains after first El Clasico loss as manager, 'Barca also deserved to go through to the final'
The former Barcelona midfielder insists that they also deserve a place in the Super Cup final
Barcelona players finally available for 'El Clasico' after testing negative for Covid-19
Ferran Torres and Pedri were previously in doubt for the Supercopa de Espana semi-final after contracting Covid-19
Barcelona suffer blow with three more players ruled out for El Clasico
Ferran Torres and Pedri still positive for Covid-19 while Eric Garcia has been ruled out for five weeks
Barcelona can't even win their own exhibition match
The Blaugrana lost on penalties at the Maradona Cup they organised with Argentine club Boca Juniors on Tuesday
F1: Former champion warns Verstappen to 'keep it clean' against Hamilton
Damon Hill warns Verstappen against resorting to dirty tactics on track
F1: Max Verstappen may need engine penalty to battle Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes
Ralf Schumacher feels Max Verstappen will benefit by taking a five-place grid penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix by taking on a Internal Combustion Engine (ICE).
Newly released FBI memo hints at Saudi involvement with 9/11 hijackers
It was released after President Joe Biden was pressured by family members of those killed on 9/11 who have sued Saudi Arabia for complicity.
Oil row flares as UAE rejects 'unjust' OPEC+ output deal
OPEC said its meeting would reconvene on Monday at the cartel's Vienna headquarters.
'Immunised' Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins
Saudi Arabia has reported more than 400,000 coronavirus infections and 6,700 deaths from Covid-19.
Formula E race caught in missile attack with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince in attendance
Missiles were intercepted over the city of Riyadh as the Formula E event was taking place in Saudi Arabia.
US says Saudi Prince approved Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions
The Saudi government, which initially said it had no information on Khashoggi, says it accepts responsibility for the killing but casts it as a rogue operation that did not involve the prince.
Biden, Saudi King speak ahead of Khashoggi murder report
A respected veteran journalist and editor, Khashoggi was in self-exile and resident in the United States, writing articles critical of the crown prince when he was assassinated on October 2, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo rejects lucrative deal to promote Saudi Arabia
The Portuguese star was offered a deal to become a tourism ambassador for the country.
Oil prices surge as Saudi Arabia pledges to cut output
Members of the oil cartel OPEC and their partners agreed Tuesday to raise output slightly in February and March.
Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives
Video footage shot by AFP shows what appears to be a missile striking the airport apron, which moments before had been packed with crowds, and exploding into a ball of intense flames.
Saudi Prince asks US court to dismiss 'assassination' lawsuit
In four parallel filings earlier this week, the foundation and 11 Saudis named in the lawsuit likewise sought dismissal, citing the lack of evidence and jurisdiction.
G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access at summit
Some Western officials have indicated human rights will not be raised at the summit, saying they prefer to use bilateral forums to discuss the issue with Riyadh.
Saudi Prince vows 'iron fist' against extremists after attacks
The Islamic State group on Thursday claimed responsibility for the bombing, saying it was to protest the cartoons printed by the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief
The World Bank on Monday said the debt of the world's 73 poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a record $744 billion.
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani voiced guarded hopes for negotiations that his government has opened with the Taliban to end two decades of war.
Saudi scraps death sentences over Khashoggi murder, jails 8
In July, 20 Saudi suspects including Assiri and Qahtani went on trial in absentia in Turkey.