Biden says he brought up Khashoggi killing with Saudi leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden says he brought up Khashoggi killing with Saudi leaders

Al Jazeera  

On visit to the Gulf kingdom, US president says he made clear what he thinks of Saudi journalist’s 2018 murder. US President Joe Biden has said he brought up the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the top of a meeting with senior Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah. As a candidate for president in 2019, Biden promised to treat the kingdom as a “pariah” over the journalist’s killing, and his administration had initially said that he would only deal with his direct counterpart, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Prior to Biden’s arrival, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on board Air Force One that Biden would “clearly and substantively” lay out his vision for Washington’s engagement in the Middle East during his meetings in Saudi Arabia. ‘Significant business’ Meanwhile, the US president also enumerated a list of agreements that he said US and Saudi officials formalised at Friday’s meetings, describing them as “significant business”.

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Ex-Colorado staffer pitched Saudi Arabia to be a $10M NIL pipeline
3 months ago

Ex-Colorado staffer pitched Saudi Arabia to be a $10M NIL pipeline

New York Times  

A former member of the Colorado football staff took a trip without the team’s knowledge to Saudi Arabia in December in hopes of striking a $10 million deal between the country’s tourism arm and the collective that raises name, image and likeness funds for the university’s athletes. Reilly sent a presentation to his contact in Saudi Arabia that laid out …

US lifts restrictions on sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
4 months, 1 week ago

US lifts restrictions on sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration will send Saudi Arabia shipments of bombs worth more than $750 million in the coming months, removing a major irritant between Washington and Riyadh, according to officials from both nations. The deliveries will include 3,000 Small Diameter Bombs and 7,500 Paveway IV bombs, which have been on hold since President Biden halted the shipments in 2021 over …

US to resume sales of 'offensive' weapons to Saudi Arabia after lengthy ban
4 months, 1 week ago

US to resume sales of 'offensive' weapons to Saudi Arabia after lengthy ban

Hindustan Times  

The United States said Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending a yearslong suspension triggered by the kingdom's bloody operations in Yemen. President Joe Biden took office in 2021 pledging a new approach to Saudi Arabia that emphasizes human rights and immediately announced that the administration would only send "defensive" weaponry to the longtime US …

Saudi Arabia suspending peace deal talks with Israel amid war with Hamas: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia suspending peace deal talks with Israel amid war with Hamas: Report

India TV News  

Amid a deadly war in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has reportedly halted US-brokered peace deal talks with the Jewish country, possibly dealing a major diplomatic blow after Hamas launched a brutal attack last week. The United States had demanded Saudi Arabia to publicly condemn the Hamas attack on Israel, but Saudi Foreign Minister Farhan Saud refused, TASS news agency …

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal
1 year, 2 months ago

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Twenty senators on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to be cautious in its effort to craft a historic deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, saying any agreement between the two U.S. partners must include protections to shield American interests and avoid worsening global tensions. “As the parties make requests of the U.S. throughout your discussions, we hope …

MBS tells Fox News that Saudi Arabia is ‘closer every day’ to normalising relations with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

MBS tells Fox News that Saudi Arabia is ‘closer every day’ to normalising relations with Israel

The Independent  

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Saudi crown prince says in rare interview ‘every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview ‘every day we get closer’ to normalization with Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a rare interview with Fox News on Wednesday that negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day, but that treatment of Palestinians remains a “very important” issue to be resolved. Netanyahu’s office said the meeting “mostly dealt with ways to establish an …

Israel-Saudi Arabia ‘normalisation’ deal in reach, Netanyahu tells Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

Israel-Saudi Arabia ‘normalisation’ deal in reach, Netanyahu tells Biden

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes amid apparent friction between the two leaders over Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed confidence that a “historic” US-brokered agreement to establish formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia can be reached, as the Israeli prime minister held talks with US President Joe Biden. “I think that under your leadership, Mr President, we …

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement
1 year, 4 months ago

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement

The Hindu  

The proverbial propensity of the ‘Middle East’ to spring surprises is on call again. The White House has had tepid relations with leaders of both countries, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. It has gained traction in recent months with the U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and U.S. Secretary of …

Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia’s war in August
1 year, 4 months ago

Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia’s war in August

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country, officials said Sunday. “The Ukrainian Peace Formula contains 10 fundamental points, the implementation of which will not only ensure peace for Ukraine, but also create mechanisms to counter future conflicts …

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for talks with the kingdom’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the White House pushes for a normalization of relations between the country and Israel. Sullivan and the prince also discussed the Biden administration’s hopes to normalize relations between Israel …

Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France
1 year, 6 months ago

Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France

Associated Press  

PARIS — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change. The French presidency said the talks would focus on bilateral relations between the two countries and on regional stability …

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding
1 year, 6 months ago

As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but ‘others’ also bidding

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said after meeting with the visiting U.S. secretary of state on Thursday that while the kingdom would welcome U.S. aid in building its civilian nuclear program, “there are others that are bidding.” Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was responding to a question about recent news reports that Saudi Arabia is …

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic energy, soft power in Sudan
1 year, 7 months ago

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic energy, soft power in Sudan

Al Jazeera  

UN officials say the talks in Jeddah will continue and hopefully lead to a ceasefire in the near future. “Just because it’s an important test for Saudi Arabia doesn’t mean it’s going to be an easy one,” Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, told Al Jazeera. “Right now, given that no foreign …

Saudi Arabia comes to L.A. seeking deals to build its post-oil future
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia comes to L.A. seeking deals to build its post-oil future

LA Times  

Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s minister of economy and planning, right, with Kevin Klowden, chief global strategist at the Milken Institute. One simple metric for measuring the Saudi government’s commitment to transforming the oil kingdom into a high-tech mecca might be the size of the delegation at this year’s Milken Institute Global Conference. “We still have more ways to go.” Seven …

Decoding the reorientation in Saudi foreign policy engineered by MBS | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

Decoding the reorientation in Saudi foreign policy engineered by MBS | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

There finally seems to be some movement towards a peace settlement in the Yemen civil war, which has been raging for nine years now. Although the negotiations are expected to take time before they yield results, there is some optimism in the air as the talks are happening in the aftermath of a China-mediated agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia …

Top US official, Mohammed bin Salman discuss Yemen war after meeting between Saudi envoy & Iran-backed Houthis
1 year, 8 months ago

Top US official, Mohammed bin Salman discuss Yemen war after meeting between Saudi envoy & Iran-backed Houthis

Firstpost  

The Houthis seized Yemen’s capital Sanaa in 2014 and forced the internationally recognised government into exile in Saudi Arabia White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday had a telephonic conversation with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid signs that the Saudis and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are making “significant progress” toward finding a permanent end to …

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s quest for strategic autonomy

The Hindu  

The story so far: Saudi Arabia, which had adopted an aggressive foreign policy in recent years seeking to expand its influence in West Asia and roll back that of Iran, its bitter rival, is now following a dramatic course correction. For example, in Syria, Iran’s only state ally in West Asia, Saudi Arabia joined hands with its Gulf allies as …

Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties

Al Jazeera  

The countries’ foreign ministers agree to open embassies, resume official visits and facilitate visas for citizens. Saudi Arabia and Iran’s foreign ministers have met in Beijing for the first formal gathering since China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers last month. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that Beijing is ready to …

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers on Sunday announced surprise cuts totaling up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year, a move that could raise prices worldwide. Even though the production cut is only about 1% of the roughly 100 million barrels of oil the world uses …

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast
1 year, 9 months ago

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast

The Hindu  

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers — China and the United States. But China's involvement in facilitating a resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties and the major Boeing contract — one the White House said it advocated for — have added a new twist to Mr. Biden's roller-coaster relationship with …

Biden admin creating 'unacceptable' roadblocks for probing Jared Kushner Saudi deals: Dem senator
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden admin creating 'unacceptable' roadblocks for probing Jared Kushner Saudi deals: Dem senator

Raw Story  

Some Democrats in the United States Senate are complaining that President Joe Biden's administration is setting up roadblocks for them as they try to gather more information about Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner's deals with the Saudi Arabian government. In an interview with the Washington Post's Greg Sargent, Sen. Ron Wyden said that the Biden administration has not been handing over …

As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance
2 years ago

As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance

Al Jazeera  

Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare, unlike the low-key welcome afforded to US President Biden. “Saudi Arabia is partnering with China to accelerate the kingdom’s digitalisation of the energy sector and the digital transformation of the economy more broadly,” observed Calabrese. Also, in certain niche areas, such as armed drones, the Chinese have made sales to …

US Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Saudi Prince Over Journalist Khashoggi Killing
2 years ago

US Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Saudi Prince Over Journalist Khashoggi Killing

ABP News  

A US court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi citing President Biden’s grant of immunity. While invoking the circumstances of Prince Mohammed’s appointment of head of state, Bates pointed to the fact that it was in September that Saudi King Salman named Prince Mohammed prime …

US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing
2 years ago

US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, bowing to the Biden administration’s insistence that the prince was legally immune in the case. District of Columbia U.S. District Judge John D. Bates heeded the U.S. government’s motion to shield Prince Mohammed from …

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties with the US
2 years ago

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties with the US

CNN  

CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia for a state visit amid high tensions between the United States and the two countries, reported the official Saudi Press Agency. The US and Saudi Arabia are still embroiled in a heated spat over oil production, which in October culminated in strong rhetoric and traded accusations when …

Saudi prince’s new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi prince’s new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It raised eyebrows six weeks ago when Saudi Arabia’s aged king, Salman, named his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as prime minister. But that move reaped dividends Thursday, when the Biden administration declared that Prince Mohammed’s standing as prime minister shielded him from a U.S. lawsuit over what the U.S. intelligence community says was his role in …

Khashoggi murder timeline: Saudi Crown Prince gets US immunity, all details here
2 years, 1 month ago

Khashoggi murder timeline: Saudi Crown Prince gets US immunity, all details here

Live Mint  

The United States administration on 17 November ruled that the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity in the Jamal Khashoggi murder case from the jurisdiction of US courts. 12 October, 2018: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz denied allegations related to Khashoggi's disappearance and alleged murder. 22 October, 2018: According to …

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday. “We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region.” One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of …

Biden considers telling American business to stop investing and expanding in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden considers telling American business to stop investing and expanding in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

One of the potential 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia backing an oil production cut is coming into focus, with a report the Biden administration may urge U.S. businesses not to invest in Saudi Arabia. After President Joe Biden vowed there would be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia's decision to back an OPEC+ cut in oil production, the Biden administration is considering urging …

US' Joe Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over cuts in oil output
2 years, 2 months ago

US' Joe Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over cuts in oil output

Firstpost  

Biden endured criticism at home by travelling to Saudi Arabia in June and fist-bumping its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite earlier vowing to make him a pariah over human rights Washington, United States: Joe Biden has vowed consequences for Saudi Arabia over its explosive slash in oil output but, like previous US presidents irked by the …

Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, meanwhile, said he is ‘astonished’ by accusations the kingdom is ‘standing with Russia in its war with Ukraine’. United States President Joe Biden has “no plans” to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at next month’s G20 summit in Indonesia, a senior US official says, as tensions over the OPEC+ decision to cut oil …

As the US-Saudi oil spat intensifies, what are Biden’s options?
2 years, 2 months ago

As the US-Saudi oil spat intensifies, what are Biden’s options?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “I hope this is what we’re dealing with here.” Here’s a look at the options US politicians are considering, and how viable they are: Passing the NOPEC Bill Almost immediately after the decision to cut …

Biden vs the Kingdom: Is this the end of the US-Saudi relationship?
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden vs the Kingdom: Is this the end of the US-Saudi relationship?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Signalling a potential departure from a …

Joe Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after OPEC snub
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after OPEC snub

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden promised "consequences" for Saudi Arabia after a Riyadh-led coalition of oil-producing nations sided with Russia to slash output. The OPEC move was widely seen as a diplomatic slap in the face, since Mr. Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia in July and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite vowing to make the kingdom an international …

Biden re-evaluates US relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC decision
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden re-evaluates US relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC decision

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden is re-evaluating the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC announced last week that it would cut oil production, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday. US President Joe Biden Watch: Biden's 'consequence' warning to Saudi "I think the president's been very clear that this is a relationship that we need to continue to …

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis. But there will be — there will be consequences.” John Kirby, a White House National Security Council spokesman, said Biden believes “it’s time to …

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

Al Jazeera  

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating its relationship with the kingdom. Joe Biden, the United States president, has warned Saudi Arabia that there will be “consequences” after a global cartel of oil-producing countries led by the kingdom and Russia announced that they would cut oil production despite Washington’s objections. Biden …

Biden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden will examine all aspects of US ties with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales, as administration officials begin quiet discussions with members of Congress and congressional aides about how the US could impose consequences on the kingdom following the kingdom’s decision to partner with Russia in cutting oil production. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper …

Biden reevaluating US-Saudi relationship amid Democrat anger
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden reevaluating US-Saudi relationship amid Democrat anger

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council at the White …

Joe Biden to 'Re-evaluate' Saudi Ties After OPEC Snub: White House
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden to 'Re-evaluate' Saudi Ties After OPEC Snub: White House

News 18  

President Joe Biden is to “re-evaluate” the US relationship with Saudi Arabia in light of the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production, a White House spokesperson said Tuesday. “Certainly in light of the OPEC decision, I think that’s where he is.” The 13-nation, Saudi-led OPEC cartel and its 10 allies headed by Russia agreed last week to reduce output by …

Biden is 're-evaluating' the relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC slashed oil production
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden is 're-evaluating' the relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC slashed oil production

Daily Mail  

President Biden is considering getting tough on Saudi Arabia by re-evaluating the relationship with the kingdom after OPEC+ slashed oil production last week. Cutting oil production in the Middle East by two million barrels a day is sure to push gas prices even higher - just one month before midterm elections - and has led to claims Saudi Arabia is …

Biden ‘reviewing’ ties with Saudi Arabia amid anger over oil cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden ‘reviewing’ ties with Saudi Arabia amid anger over oil cuts

Al Jazeera  

Riyadh says oil production curbs are ‘purely economic’ as critics in Washington accuse it of empowering Moscow. Washington, DC – The Biden administration has said it will “re-evaluate” ties with Saudi Arabia as United States lawmakers grow increasingly critical of the Gulf kingdom following a decision by a group of major oil producers, including Riyadh, to cut petroleum output. US …

‘Global Ambitions, Ties with Putin, Protecting Economy’: Here’s Why Saudi Snubbed Biden on OPEC Cuts Plea
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Global Ambitions, Ties with Putin, Protecting Economy’: Here’s Why Saudi Snubbed Biden on OPEC Cuts Plea

News 18  

Saudi Arabia sided with Russia after it decided to slash production of crude angering the United States. The decision by Saudi also shows that the longstanding alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia is facing problems despite Joe Biden, the US president, attempting to mend ties, traveled to the West Asian nation and even sat down with Prince Salman, aka …

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach
2 years, 2 months ago

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday effectively acknowledged the failure of one of his biggest and most humiliating foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses. That fist bump three months ago was followed by a face slap this week from Prince Mohammed: a big oil …

Saudi crown prince, now PM, has immunity in Khashoggi murder lawsuit, say lawyers
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi crown prince, now PM, has immunity in Khashoggi murder lawsuit, say lawyers

India Today  

Lawyers for Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, facing a US lawsuit over the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, told a court on Monday the crown prince's appointment as prime minister last week ensured him immunity from prosecution. Last week his elderly father King Salman named him prime minister in a royal decree which a Saudi official …

Saudi Arabia, Greece to sign energy deal, Crown Prince MBS says
2 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Greece to sign energy deal, Crown Prince MBS says

Al Jazeera  

Saudi’s Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Greece and France on a his first EU visit since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Greece and Saudi Arabia will sign a deal on renewable energy and discuss other investments and security, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. France’s President …

Arrest of Saudi for lying to FBI shows kingdom’s reach in US
2 years, 5 months ago

Arrest of Saudi for lying to FBI shows kingdom’s reach in US

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It began with a message that appeared on Danah al-Mayouf’s phone from an anonymous Instagram account — a promise to help her “crush” a $5 million lawsuit she faced from a pro-government Saudi fashion model. The scenes drew scathing criticism from fellow Democrats and rights groups after Biden had vowed to treat the kingdom like …

Saudis bristle after Joe Biden highlights Jamal Khashoggi killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Saudis bristle after Joe Biden highlights Jamal Khashoggi killing

Hindustan Times  

Saudi officials indicated on Saturday they were keen to move on from the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, one day after US President Joe Biden raised it in his talks with crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman. US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrive for the family photo during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit at …

Biden’s Mideast trip aimed at reassuring wary leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden’s Mideast trip aimed at reassuring wary leaders

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Before stepping foot in Saudi Arabia, President Joe Biden knew there would be trouble. “It is only becoming clearer to me how closely interwoven America’s interests are with the successes of the Middle East,” the president said Saturday at a summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. “We will seek to build on this moment …

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