Saudi Arabia is learning the hard way: they can’t count on Trump for protection After Houthis escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US turned down calls from MBS for help The Guardian - US · Oct 19
Macron unveils €6bn Saudi-backed theme park deal amid rights criticism A €6 billion Saudi investment will create three theme parks near Paris, born from a "shared passion" for Dragon Ball Z and anime Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered during talks in Riyadh last December. Euronews · Aug 25
Washington Post ordered to rehire columnist sacked for social media posts after Charlie Kirk's killing Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women. Euronews · Aug 25
Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit focused… France 24 · Aug 24
Saudi Arabia to invest €6bn in building theme parks near Paris France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memo of understanding for a €6 billion Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, the office of the French president said. Radio France Internationale · Aug 24
From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. Euronews · Aug 23
Saudi crown prince heads to France as Paris seeks closer Gulf ties French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day official visit, as Paris looks to deepen ties with Riyadh against a backdrop of war in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Aug 23
Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast PARIS (FRANCE) - French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. Bangkok Post · Aug 23
Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for two-day visit spanning energy to Middle East French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris for a two-day visit focused on bilateral deals and the Middle East. The visit, which begins with the Esports World Cup, comes amid criticism from journalists’ unions over France’s hosting of the Saudi de facto… France 24 · Aug 23
Meta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’ The Guardian - UK · May 22
A French judge will look into complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi's killing A French investigating judge will examine a complaint by two rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi The Independent UK · May 16
French judge opens probe into 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi France is to open an inquiry after several NGOs filed a complaint against Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, accused of ordering the dissident journalist's murder. Euronews · May 16
France to probe Khashoggi killing after complaint against Saudi crown prince A Paris judge will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi after rights groups filed a complaint against Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, French sources have told AFP. Radio France Internationale · May 16
Saudi dissident awarded £3m damages threatens enforcement action if he is not paid London-based satirist hails ‘amazing’ ruling that found Gulf state targeted and attacked him for his criticism The Guardian - UK · Jan 30
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to London dissident over Pegasus spying High court finds kingdom responsible for hacking phones of Ghanem al-Masarir and for physical attack on him
Dot Esports · Jan 10 Sources: Alienware terminates League of Legends global sponsorship following sexual harassment allegations against Riot Games CEO Alienware ended its global League of Legends esports sponsorship early amid controversy surrounding Riot Games and its leadership.
Reason · Dec 10, 2025 How Foreign Governments Police U.S. Speech Sarah McLaughlin reveals how foreign governments pressure American universities through speech codes and satellite campuses, and examines the broader threat international authoritarianism poses to free expression.
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2025 Trump keeps insulting female journalists Trump has a disconcerting tendency to attack the press – but especially female reporters, whom he holds in particular ire
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025 Why Trump’s lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the back foot Pageantry and trillion-dollar promises reveal how Washington’s loyalties may be tilting toward the Gulf
International Business Times UK · Nov 22, 2025 Congressman Demands Release Of Phone Call 'Worse Than Trump's Impeachment' Rep. Eugene Vindman is calling for the declassification of a 2019 Trump–Saudi Crown Prince phone call, saying its content—linked to Jamal Khashoggi's murder—is 'more shocking than the call that led to impeachment.'
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Florida retiree detained in Saudi Arabia returns home following Prince's visit to White House A Florida retiree jailed in Saudi Arabia for social media posts critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has returned to the United States after four years of detention and travel restrictions
International Business Times · Nov 20, 2025 Pressure Mounts On White House Over Release Of Trump's 'Disturbing' Call With Saudi Leader Former NSC lawyer Eugene Vindman has publicly demanded the release of a 2019 phone transcript between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, alleging the record is 'shocking' and intensifying scrutiny after the crown prince's White House visit.
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025 Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump We’re supposed to be used to this by now, but getting used to it is dangerous. Her colleagues should have spoken up
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025 ‘Unforgivable’: Trump’s ‘piggy’ insult is stoking more outrage than usual The clip of the US president on Air Force One last Friday has taken off without much help from the media itself
The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025 Saudi Arabia releases US retiree jailed over critical tweets Saad Almadi’s family thanks Trump and state department as announcement comes after meeting with crown prince