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February 14, 2025

How Saudi Arabia's crown prince became a central player in US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Saudi Arabia has become a central player in U.S. negotiations for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine because of the crucial role oil exports play in global politics.

February 5, 2025

Saudi Arabia contradicts Trump, vows no ties with Israel without creation of Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created, contradicting a suggestion from U.S. President Donald Trump.

November 9, 2024

Coco Gauff makes history in Saudi Arabia after previous 'reservations' about playing there

After initially having "reservations" about playing in Saudi Arabia, Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since 2004.

November 1, 2024

Coco Gauff says she confronted Saudi Arabian princess over nation's human rights abuse, but still played there

American women's tennis star Coco Gauff claims to have met with Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud to discuss the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia.

October 25, 2024

Saudi Arabia and Iran squash decades of hostility with unprecedented joint military drills

Saudi Arabia and Iran held their first-ever joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, their ministries revealed this week, in what would seem to be a sign of rapprochement between the longtime regional foes.

October 20, 2024

Graham says Israel has window to 'replace Hamas forever' after Sinwar killing: 'Door is now open'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization after the killing of Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar could "replace Hamas forever."

October 8, 2024

Prospects of a deal with Israel fade away as Saudis invite Iranian foreign minister to visit

An Israel-Saudi normalization deal has seemingly evaporated as Iran’s foreign minister visits the kingdom on Tuesday to discuss efforts to halt Tel Aviv’s incursions into Gaza and Lebanon.

September 4, 2024

Harris' foreign policy record gives insight to goals: Getting tough on Saudi Arabia and renewing Iran deal

Saudi Arabia and its partners in the region may have a fraught relationship with the U.S. if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency, experts say.

August 27, 2024

US top general says tensions in Middle East have 'somewhat' eased amid new Iranian threats

Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown said concerns over a wide-scale war in the Mideast have eased "somewhat" but leaders from both Israel and Iran continue to prepare for all-out fight.

June 29, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters arrested trying to disrupt Biden's megabucks fundraiser

Dozens of anti-Israel protesters were arrested in New York City Friday as they tried to disrupt a big-money fundraiser for President Biden in midtown Manhattan.