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March 16, 2023

Senior Iranian official visit UAE days after Tehran agrees to restore diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia

Days after Iran agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia in a deal brokered by China, a senior official from Iran, Ali Shamkhani, is visiting the United Arab Emirates.

March 14, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's fit of rage at referee leads to yellow card in Saudi Pro League match

Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy when the referee blew his whistle in the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Abha, and his frustration boiled over

March 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia executes man for drug charges, family says he was tortured into confessing

A man executed by Saudi Arabia for drug charges was tortured into confessing, his family said.

March 12, 2023

China denies hidden motives after brokering talks between Saudi Arabia, Iran

China claims it was not pursuing selfish motives when it brokered the end of hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the weekend.

March 12, 2023

John Bolton warns US 'sitting still' as China, Russia 'shore up their relations'

Former national security adviser John Bolton said the United States is "sitting still" while China and Russia strengthen relations and Beijing expands its influence in the Middle East.

March 12, 2023

In groundbreaking ruling, Middle Eastern Islamic council declares ‘fatwa’ against Hamas

The Iraqi-based Islamic Fatwa Council has called Hamas’ treatment of millions of Palestinians living under its rule in the Gaza Strip "inhumane" and "illegitimate."

March 10, 2023

China diplomatic success as Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume ties following secret Beijing meetings

The Beijing talks capped off a series of talks over the past two years between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with previous talks in Iraq and Oman in 2021 and 2022 respectively.

March 9, 2023

Al-Qaida suspect transferred from Guantanamo Bay to his home in Saudi Arabia

Ghassan al Sharbi, an Al-Qaida suspect, has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Saudi Arabia. He is the latest transfer aimed at emptying the military prison of 9/11 suspects

March 2, 2023

Premier League urged to review details of deal made between Saudi Arabia wealth fund, Newcastle United

Newcastle United promised the Premier League that the Saudi wealth fund that acquired the club is separate from the government. The league is being urged to review this detail.

February 24, 2023

Yemeni rebels frustrated by leader's calls to delay seccession

Southern separatists in Yemen condemned statements by a close ally insinuating that secession from the Houthi rebel-dominated north of the country should be delayed.