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As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but 'others' also bidding
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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...
With Saudi-PGA deal, once-shunned crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdom’s influence
WASHINGTON (AP) — After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia's crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture. And no example has been as striking as his bold entry into professional golf — the...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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...
PGA Tour and European tour agree to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
The PGA Tour abruptly dropped its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf venture on Tuesday and instead announced a stunning merger that creates a global operation featuring the world’s top players backed by the Saudis' massive wealth. As part of the deal merging the PGA...
Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema looks sure to be next. And as the oil-rich kingdom pursues Lionel Messi as well, it is making sure that money continues to flow into the domestic soccer league. Saudi Arabia's push to attract the world's best...
Saudi fitness instructor Manahel al-Otaibi latest targeted in crackdown on dissent in kingdom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A 29-year-old fitness instructor popular on social media in Saudi Arabia faces charges that could see her imprisoned over her posts, becoming the latest person targeted in a crackdown in the kingdom. The case against Manahel al-Otaibi shows the...
Canada, Saudi Arabia restore ties 5 years after spat over women's rights activists
TORONTO (AP) — Canada and Saudi Arabia agreed Wednesday to restore full diplomatic relations and appoint new ambassadors, five years after a dispute over women’s rights activists damaged relations and trade between the two countries. In 2018, Saudi Arabia expelled Canada’s...
Ukraine's president takes his diplomatic campaign against Russia to Arab summit, G7
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a summit of Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Friday before what a senior official said would be a trip to Japan for a meeting with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies. Zelenskyy has in recent...
Saudi surge of diplomacy brings Assad, Zelenskyy to Arab summit
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia hosted an Arab League summit on Friday in which Syrian President Bashar Assad was welcomed back after a 12-year suspension and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to rally support against Russia. Russian airstrikes...
White House national security adviser meets Saudi prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden's top national security aide met Sunday night with Saudi Arabia's crown prince amid long-standing tensions between the White House and the kingdom. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said the meeting between Jake Sullivan...
