Biden vows U.S. will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden vows U.S. will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran

LA Times  

President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, far right, attend a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Saturday in Jidda, Saudi Arabia. “Let me say clearly that the United States is going to remain an active, engaged partner in the Middle East.. We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran will seek to build on this moment with active, principled American leadership.” Biden, who was scheduled to head back to Washington later Saturday, sat with the leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman — along with Egypt, Iraq and Jordan at a large, round table in an ornate hotel ballroom under a crystal chandelier. The most controversial part of the trip, however, was Biden’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is implicated in the 2018 slaying of Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S.-based Saudi journalist. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets President Biden with a fist bump after his arrival in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

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A much-changed Middle East prepares for Trump 2.0
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A much-changed Middle East prepares for Trump 2.0

LA Times  

During his first term as president, Donald Trump took a bold if controversial approach to the Middle East. And he knows us.’” U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 23. “The kingdom will not cease its tireless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem …

Saudi Crown Prince Reached Out to Trump in Late-Night Phone Call
2 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince Reached Out to Trump in Late-Night Phone Call

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Donald Trump in the early hours of Wednesday to express his joy at the Republican’s return to power, according to two people with knowledge of the exchange. Saudi Arabia’s 39-year old de facto ruler placed the call shortly after Trump delivered his victory speech in Palm Beach, Florida, said the two individuals, …

Conflicts In Mideast And Ukraine To Loom Over Biden's Farewell Address At United Nations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Conflicts In Mideast And Ukraine To Loom Over Biden's Farewell Address At United Nations

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — President Joe Biden is set to deliver his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon are edging toward all-out war and Israel’s bloodyoperation against Hamas in Gaza nears the one-year mark. Biden is expected to use his wide-ranging address to speak to the need to …

Putin continues his blitz round of Mideast diplomacy by hosting the Iranian president
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin continues his blitz round of Mideast diplomacy by hosting the Iranian president

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iran’s president Thursday as part of a blitz round of Middle East diplomacy that also included visits to United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in efforts to raise Moscow’s profile as a power broker in the region. Raisi emphasized the need to quickly stop the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, declaring that …

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation in whirlwind visit
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince discuss OPEC+ cooperation in whirlwind visit

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed further cooperation on oil prices on Wednesday, December 6, as members of OPEC+, a Kremlin spokesperson was quoted as saying. A Saudi account of the meeting said the crown prince praised joint coordination between the two countries "that helped remove tensions in the Middle East". Putin and the …

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia and UAE as Ukraine war grinds on
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia and UAE as Ukraine war grinds on

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin began a trip on Wednesday to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, hoping to shore up support in the Mideast from two major oil producers allied to the U.S. as his war on Ukraine grinds on. 🇷🇺🇦🇪 The warm welcome President Putin receives in Abu Dhabi on December 6 during his working visit to the …

Vantage | What Putin's rare trip abroad to UAE, Saudi is all about
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | What Putin's rare trip abroad to UAE, Saudi is all about

Firstpost  

As Putin embarks on this diplomatic journey, the meetings with Saudi Arabia and the UAE could provide valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of Russia’s relationships in the Middle East In an unexpected diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on a rare foreign trip amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. OPEC Plus connection Putin’s journey to Saudi Arabia …

Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders

Al Jazeera  

The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West. Escorted by four fighter jets, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare one-day lightning tour to the Middle East during which he visited Saudi Arabia after a short trip to the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf nation’s President Sheikh Mohammed …

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince, calls for pressure on Hamas to release hostages
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince, calls for pressure on Hamas to release hostages

India Today  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed for international pressure on Hamas during a high-stakes meeting with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday. Crown Prince Mohammed conveyed Riyadh's ongoing diplomatic efforts to mitigate the crisis and establish peace, involving dialogues with regional leaders, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Before the war erupted, Saudi Crown …

Saudi Arabia postpones Israel deal amid war, engages with Iran: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia postpones Israel deal amid war, engages with Iran: Report

India Today  

Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, signalling a rapid rethinking of its foreign policy priorities as war escalates between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas. The first source familiar with Saudi thinking said Washington had pressed Riyadh this week to condemn the Hamas attack but said Saudi …

Saudi Crown Prince: ‘getting closer’ towards normalising relations with Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince: ‘getting closer’ towards normalising relations with Israel

Live Mint  

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia is steadily progressing towards normalising relations with Israel, in an interview with US broadcaster Fox News. “Every day, we get closer,” said Saudi the crown prince in an interview with Fox News. The Saudi Crown Prince issued a warning to Tehran despite previous talks in March to restore relations between …

Saudi Crown Prince MbS says getting 'closer' to Israel normalisation
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince MbS says getting 'closer' to Israel normalisation

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a U.S. television interview that his country was moving steadily closer to normalizing relations with Israel and also warned that if Iran gets a nuclear weapon, “we have to get one.” "Every day we get closer," the crown prince told Fox News according to excerpts of an interview to be shown …

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 …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Biden gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed a hearty handshake a year after an awkward fist bump moment
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed a hearty handshake a year after an awkward fist bump moment

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Saudi crown prince once vilified by President Joe Biden has been elevated from a fist bump to a hearty handshake. During that encounter, Biden awkwardly greeted the crown prince with a fist bump, a moment roundly criticized by human rights activists, who were already upset at Biden’s decision to meet with the Saudi leader. U.S. intelligence …

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

The Independent  

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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s foreign minister met Friday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil. But since reaching a Chinese-mediated détente in March, Iran and Saudi Arabia have moved toward reopening diplomatic missions …

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS

Al Jazeera  

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with his Saudi counterpart on Thursday, his first visit since a rapprochement earlier this year. Iran’s foreign minister has met Saudi Arabia’s crown prince during his first visit to the kingdom since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. After the meeting, Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported Amir-Abdollahian as saying …

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
1 year, 5 months ago

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

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. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan …

The Best of Frenemies: Saudi crown prince clashes with UAE President
1 year, 5 months ago

The Best of Frenemies: Saudi crown prince clashes with UAE President

Live Mint  

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gathered local journalists in Riyadh for a rare off-the-record briefing in December and delivered a stunning message. If the smaller Gulf nation didn’t fall in line, MBS warned, Saudi Arabia was prepared to take punitive steps, much like it did against Qatar in 2017, when Riyadh severed diplomatic relations for more than three years …

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties

Al Jazeera  

It’s the first visit by a Saudi official to Iran in more than seven years, in a rapprochement deal brokered by China. Tehran, Iran — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have met in Tehran as the longtime rivals seek to end a diplomatic rift and restore ties after seven years of tensions. Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari said, …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
1 year, 7 months ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Saudi Arabia and later met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington. Blinken’s trip, his second to Saudi Arabia since becoming America’s top diplomat, comes after the kingdom under Prince Mohammed has been more willing to disregard the U.S. in striking …

Biden aide discusses Yemen peace with Saudi Arabia’s MBS
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden aide discusses Yemen peace with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

Al Jazeera  

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Riyadh discussing ‘significant progress’ in efforts to achieve peace in Yemen. The United States’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan has met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and reviewed what the White House called “significant progress” in Yemen peace efforts, the White House said. On a trip aimed at bolstering sometimes strained ties …

Biden aide, Saudi prince see ‘progress’ toward Yemen war end
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden aide, Saudi prince see ‘progress’ toward Yemen war end

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke by phone with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday amid signs that the Saudis and Iran-allied Houthis in Yemen are making “remarkable progress” toward finding a permanent end to their nine-year conflict, according to the Biden administration. The White House said in statement that Sullivan “welcomed Saudi …

Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, pledging commitment to Mideast stability
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, pledging commitment to Mideast stability

LA Times  

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, left, shakes hands with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, as Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang looks on in Beijing. Longtime Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to …

Iran, Saudi Arabia take a step closer to repairing ties
1 year, 9 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 …

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Saudi prince pivots to peace after years of war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In the years since Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman catapulted to power, it has been hard to find a controversy in the Middle East that doesn’t somehow involve the 37-year-old heir to the throne. The moves toward reaching a détente with Iran, reestablishing ties to Syria and ending the kingdom’s yearslong war in Yemen …

Saudi, Iran FMs hold Ramadan call, vow to meet 'soon': Riyadh
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi, Iran FMs hold Ramadan call, vow to meet 'soon': Riyadh

The Hindu  

The Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers spoke by phone to mark the beginning of Ramadan, vowing to meet "soon" to implement a landmark bilateral reconciliation deal, Riyadh said on Thursday. Saudi officials have said the Ministers' expected meeting is the next step in a surprise Chinese-brokered rapprochement announced on March 10 intended to fully restore diplomatic ties seven years after …

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers in Ramadan call, agree to meet soon
1 year, 9 months ago

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers in Ramadan call, agree to meet soon

Al Jazeera  

The Saudi Arabian and Iranian foreign ministers spoke by phone to mark the beginning of Ramadan and have agreed to meet “soon” to start the process of re-opening embassies and consulates, according to Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry. “The two ministers agreed to hold a bilateral meeting soon, to pave the way for the reopening of embassies and consulates between …

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 …

China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties with the US
2 years, 1 month 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 …

G20 Summit: Britain's Sunak Raises Oil with Saudi Arabia as US Prez Biden Shuns Crown Prince
2 years, 1 month ago

G20 Summit: Britain's Sunak Raises Oil with Saudi Arabia as US Prez Biden Shuns Crown Prince

News 18  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called Tuesday for efforts to stabilise oil markets in talks with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, who was shunned by US President Joe Biden over an output cut. The new British prime minister met separately with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the oil-rich kingdom’s effective ruler, as they gathered for the Group of 20 summit on …

Oil War: Saudi crown prince courts Asia amid row with Washington
2 years, 1 month ago

Oil War: Saudi crown prince courts Asia amid row with Washington

New Indian Express  

Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's 37-year-old de facto ruler, left Monday for the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. The official Saudi Press Agency said the trip would include "a number of Asian countries", though officials have not yet confirmed details of the itinerary. Saudi officials, therefore, began placing special emphasis on cultivating ties in the region well before …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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