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Palestinian President Abbas to visit China after mediation offer

Abbas will pay a state visit to China following’s XI’s pledge to work for a solution to the Palestinian issue.

Al Jazeera

‘Enduring commitment’: Key takeaways from US-GCC joint statement

Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.

Al Jazeera

Quiet reconciliation: Are US-Saudi relations out of the rough?

Are the United States and Saudi Arabia quietly drawing closer? It’s been nearly a year since we were in Jeddah covering that frosty fist bump between Joe Biden and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Critics had been quick to evoke memories of 9/11, the brutal war in Yemen and the…

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USAID says it is halting all food aid to Ethiopia amid diversions

Aid agency cites ‘a widespread and coordinated campaign’ to divert aid in Ethiopia, where 20 million people are in need.

Al Jazeera

Antony Blinken meets with Saudi counterpart after announcing $150m aid for Syria and Iraq

Watch as Antony Blinken holds a joint press conference with Saudi foreign minister Faisal Bin Farhan on Thursday, 8 June.

The Independent UK

Blinken announces $150M in aid for Syria, Iraq at Saudi conference on combatting Islamic State group

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will provide nearly $150 million in aid for areas in Syria and Iraq that were liberated from the Isamic State extremist group

The Independent UK

9/11 families horrified by PGA-LIV Golf

PGA boss did a massive flip-flop after coopting 9/11 families to condemn Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf

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Human rights and regional security top the agenda as Blinken visits Saudi Arabia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held "open, candid" talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah this Wednesday, covering bilateral issues between Riyadh and Washington, as well as international relations ranging from Iran, China and the crisis in Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations

US Secretary of State says relations between Washington and Riyadh are ‘strengthened by progress on human rights’.

Al Jazeera

Saudi crown prince, Blinken had 'candid' talks in Jeddah -US official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the early hours of Wednesday and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, in an "open, candid" conversation, a U.S. official said.

Reuters

US Secretary of State Blinken visits Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince Bin Salman

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.

France 24

Saudi crown prince, US Secretary of State discuss bilateral ties

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met and discussed bilateral relations, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported early on Wednesday.

Reuters

LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger reignites not-so-clean debate over sportswashing

The PGA Tour's merger with rival LIV Golf has reignited a debate over sportswashing and drawn critics ranging from current professional golfers to the families of Sept. 11 victims

The Independent UK

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Saudi Arabia on a trip in which he plans to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington

The Independent UK

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Iran reopens its embassy in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf rivals restore ties

The reopened embassy could ease travel between the two countries as they work to resume direct flights, increase trade and restore business ties.

Reuters

Blinken looks to travel to China for talks in coming weeks -US official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China for talks in the coming weeks, an official said on Tuesday, months after Washington's top diplomat scrapped a planned trip over a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew across the U.S.

Radio France Internationale

US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Saudi Arabia in push for Sudan peace talks

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia today, Tuesday, for talks on global security and economic issues, as the conflict in Sudan enters its eighth week.

Reuters

Blinken visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties, Israel normalization in mind

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to steady Washington's relationship with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices.

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US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges

Chris Van Hollen says though US did not conduct independent investigation, gov’t report provides ‘important insights’.

Al Jazeera

US committed to Saudi-Israeli normalisation, Blinken tells AIPAC

Antony Blinken tells lobby group that ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia are in ‘national security interest’ of US.

Reuters

Settlement expansion is obstacle to peace, Blinken tells US Israel lobby

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged continued U.S. commitment to both Israel's security and a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict on Monday, but said the expansion of Jewish settlements would be an obstacle to peace.

The Independent UK

Blinken takes aim at Israeli settlements; says US will press ahead with Israel-Saudi normalization

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the expansion of Israeli settlements and ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank are taking Israel further away from peace with the Palestinians

Reuters

Senior U.S. State Department official visits China amid tense ties

A senior U.S. State Department official arrived in Beijing on Sunday with meetings planned for the coming week as Washington seeks to boost communication with China at a time of tense relations between the two countries.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 233 people killed, over 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash; PM Modi announced ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for next of kin of deceased, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 465

As the war enters its 465th day, here’s a look at the main developments.

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