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Saudi Arabia and China Flaunt Growing Ties at Investment Forum
The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States.
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From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations.
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In Reprieve for PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy Backs Saudi Deal
McIlroy, however, reiterated his lingering opposition to LIV Golf, saying: “I still hate LIV. I hate them. I hope it goes away.”
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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Cut Production to Stem a Slide in Oil Prices
OPEC Plus, the group of major oil producers, said it would continue its recent cuts in output, but Saudi Arabia said it would cut further for at least a month.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
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How Should Fans Feel About Newcastle United?
Saudi money has revived a Premier League soccer team and sent it to a cup final on Sunday. Those cheering say they shouldn’t have to answer for the source of its recent success.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran Agree to Re-establish Ties in Major Regional Shift
The two regional rivals agreed to reactivate a lapsed security cooperation agreement as well as older trade, investment and cultural pacts.
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‘Equality of Injustice for All’: Saudi Arabia Expands Crackdown on Dissent
The kingdom’s courts are meting out harsher punishments than ever to citizens who criticize the government, with prosecutions built on Twitter posts ending in prison sentences of 15 to 45 years.
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U.S. Court Dismisses Suit Against Saudi Ruler in Khashoggi Killing
The court followed the Biden administration’s guidance that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity as a head of government in a case over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
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China’s Xi to Visit Saudi Arabia for Regional Summits
Xi Jinping is expected to sign a flurry of contracts with the Saudis and other Gulf States, highlighting Beijing’s growing clout in the region when Washington has pulled away.