Biden accused of betrayal of Khashoggi over push to deepen Saudi ties Activists and Democrats condemn rapprochement – aimed at heading off China – with ‘autocratic, sociopathic government’ The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023
The twin tensions which explain Newcastle and PSG’s very modern rivalry Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain have never played a competitive fixture, but instead, this first meeting in the Champions League is framed by geopolitical tensions between Gulf states Saudi Arabia and Qatar The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Khashoggi was killed five years ago. Thanks to Trump and Biden, Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Biden has done the opposite The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2023
5 years after Khashoggi's murder, advocates say the lack of justice is dangerous Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents. WEKU · Oct 2, 2023
India's Alleged Assassination of a Dissident in Canada Highlights Repression Across Borders No place is truly safe for dissidents when governments see no limits to their authority. Reason · Sep 27, 2023
MBS says murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a ‘mistake’ US intelligence officials have said the Saudi leader personally ordered the killing of Kashoggi, a US resident The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
MBS tells Fox News that Saudi Arabia is ‘closer every day’ to normalising relations with Israel Crown prince insisted that if Iran obtained a nuclear bomb then his country would also ‘have to get one’ The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News airing Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.” The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
How should UK, US and Australia respond to Canada-India row? Justin Trudeau’s accusation that India may be behind Sikh separatist killing puts western leaders in awkward position The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
Four disappointing Hasan Minhaj "truths" A New Yorker profile gives a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into Minhaj's comedy, and it's not pretty Salon · Sep 16, 2023
Biden gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed a hearty handshake a year after an awkward fist bump moment The Saudi crown prince once vilified by President Joe Biden has been elevated from a fist bump to a hearty handshake The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Elon Musk under fire for ‘silence’ over man facing death sentence for tweets Fifty-year-old teacher found guilty of ‘describing the King or the Crown Prince in a way that undermines religion or justice’ The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Vice blocked an article criticising Saudi Arabia. This is why we published it instead At Index on Censorship, we don’t buy into a global charm offensive that can’t hide the fact that regime opponents are still being jailed, says Jemimah Steinfeld, editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak and Saudi crown prince hope to meet ‘at earliest opportunity’ Leaders discuss plans to ‘progress UK-Saudi cooperation’ amid reports that Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to UK this autumn The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023 UK’s Sunak, Saudi crown prince to meet ‘at the earliest opportunity’ Mohammed bin Salman has not visited Britain since March 2018 before the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Sunak speaks to Saudi crown prince amid reports of autumn visit The Prime Minister has been warned that he should not be ‘rolling out the red carpet’ to Mohammed bin Salman.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023 Rishi Sunak warned not to 'roll out the red carpet' for Saudi crown prince Rishi Sunak has been warned that he should not be “rolling out the red carpet” to Mohammed bin Salman, amid reports of a planned visit to the UK…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired? In today’s newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown Detention of public health expert Mohammed Alhajji surprised many observers as he was seen as apolitical
The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023 Tony Blair's institute still advising Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder Sir Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from the government of Saudi Arabia since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it…
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023 Tony Blair Institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money after Khashoggi murder Former prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multimillion-pound partnership
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023 ‘It’s not a fad’: the truth behind Saudi Arabia’s dizzying investment in sport From the star-studded Pro League to golf, F1 and cricket, the kingdom’s strategy is as cynically ambitious as it is controversial
Fortune · Aug 1, 2023 Saudi Arabia has the most profitable company in the history of the world, and $3.2 trillion to invest by 2030. Who will say no to that tidal wave of cash? With its vast supply of oil money, the kingdom's flashy play for golf dominance is just the tip of the iceberg.
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 White House adviser Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince for Jeddah talks The White House said the talks focused on efforts for a ‘more peaceful, secure, prosperous and stable Middle East’.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023 Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers