‘MBS crushed civil society’: Saudi exiles speak out as Biden meets crown prince Trio of dissidents in US condemn president’s trip to Saudi Arabia and accuse him of ‘normalising’ murderous regime The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2022
Biden avoids a handshake with Saudi crown prince, but fist bump doesn't go over well Sidestepping the bad optics of a handshake with the crown prince deemed to have approved the operation that led to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden opted for a fist bump. WEKU · Jul 15, 2022
Will he or won't he? Watchful eyes are on Biden's handshakes on his Middle East trip On Friday, the president shared a fist-bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. One day earlier, an Israeli singer declined President Biden's hand. WEKU · Jul 15, 2022
Joe Biden fist bumps Saudi crown prince on arrival in Jeddah The greeting sparked controversy as the president begins the closed-door bilateral meeting The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
President Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia, reversing promise to make it an international outcast JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden arrived at the Royal Palace here on Friday to meet with the leaders of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House is scrambling to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices… Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2022
Trump welcomes LIV Saudi golf tour to his New Jersey course, outraging 9/11 families NEW YORK — The news hit 9/11 families as hard as a fairway wood and way too close to home: Ex-President Donald Trump’s welcome of the Saudi-financed LIV golf tour, coming to his New Jersey course just 42 miles from Ground Zero. Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022
Biden fist bumps Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Biden once vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah." Axios · Jul 15, 2022
Biden says he brought up Khashoggi killing with Saudi leaders On visit to the Gulf kingdom, US president says he made clear what he thinks of Saudi journalist’s 2018 murder. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022
Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives President Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians. WEKU · Jul 15, 2022
Biden tries to revive Saudi alliance amid Ukraine war – but will MBS reciprocate? Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit on Friday, as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East’s vexed geopolitics have prompted the US president to reverse course after having vowed to make the Wahhabist monarchy a “pariah” because of the 2018 killing of exiled journalist Jamal… France 24 · Jul 15, 2022
Biden to meet Saudi king, prince MBS after human rights rift Whether Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as president ends a success or a failure may hinge on what happens when he first locks eyes with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia: Joe Biden fends off criticism ahead of Prince Mohammed bin Salman meeting Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee said Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia was ‘heartbreaking’ Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022
As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is credited for pushing through bold reforms The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom's de facto ruler. Reuters · Jul 15, 2022
Axios · Jul 14, 2022 Biden's 3 big Middle East misses His trip inadvertently underscores key promises he hasn't fulfilled.
Axios · Jul 14, 2022 Khashoggi’s fiancée says Biden visit to Saudi Arabia is "heartbreaking" "Biden will lose his moral authority by putting oil and expediency over principles and values."
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 MAGA pastor says climate activists are being controlled by ‘demons’ ‘The environmentalists are crazy. They are more fanatical than al Qaeda’
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 ‘Very bad sign’ that Joe Biden ‘won’t be welcomed by Saudi senior royal’, expert says A Saudi-based expert said the rank of the royal greeting the US president on the tarmac doesn’t matter
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 The AP Interview: Khashoggi fiancee criticizes Biden visit Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi, is describing Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia as “heartbreaking,” accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 Biden defends Saudi trip, says he will not avoid human rights U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not avoid talking about human rights when he visits Saudi Arabia on the second leg of his Middle East trip and stressed his position on the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely" clear.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022 Biden won't commit to confronting Saudi Arabia over journalist's murder JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Thursday would not commit to confronting the leaders of Saudi Arabia over the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he travels to the kingdom later this week .
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 The Latest: Biden, Israeli PM Lapid, meet in Jerusalem President Joe Biden is meeting in Jerusalem with Israel’s prime minister, Yair Lapid
Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022 How golf's civil war has erupted as Saudi tour gains momentum ahead of The 150th Open Cracks have appeared throughout the golf establishment this year following the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, with many rebels set to play at The Open this weekend
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Why is Joe Biden going to Saudi Arabia? President has multi-issue agenda to discuss with Saudi leaders