The Latest Breaking News from Jeddah

Freezing the RSF’s bank assets won’t stop it in Sudan: Analysts

The army wants to squash Hemedti and the RSF’s independence – but the RSF is safeguarded by multiple revenue sources.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023

Saudi FM meets German counterpart in Jeddah - Saudi FM

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, in Jeddah on Monday, the Saudi foreign ministry wrote on Twitter.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic energy, soft power in Sudan

UN officials say the talks in Jeddah will continue and hopefully lead to a ceasefire in the near future.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Sudan fighting in its 25th day: A list of key events

Air raids shake the capital as truce talks stall in Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023

From pariah to peacemaker? New chapter for Mohammed bin Salman's Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's crown prince is mending fences with Syria and Iran, soothing rivalries with Gulf rivals and now welcoming the Biden administration's point man on security to Jeddah. Ten months after that frosty fist bump with the US president, Mohammed bin Salman is talking peace-brokering in Sudan and a winding…

France 24 · May 8, 2023

Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions

Sudanese are pinning their hopes on talks in Saudi Arabia between envoys of warring factions to end bloodshed that has killed hundreds and triggered a mass exodus, but there is no sign lasting relief will come anytime soon.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Rival Sudan forces urged to respect ceasefire to allow humanitarian convoys

Sudan's warring parties were continuing face-to-face talks on Monday in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah as international mediators pressed to end a conflict that has left nearly 600 people dead forced thousands to flee the country.

Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023

Aston Martin senses "opportunity" for Miami F1 win despite Alonso scepticism

Helped by problems for Max Verstappen and a red flag that curtailed track action, Alonso qualified second behind Sergio Perez in Florida, matching his previous best performance of the year in Jeddah.

Motorsport · May 7, 2023

Aston Martin senses “opportunity” for Miami F1 win despite Alonso scepticism

Helped by problems for Max Verstappen and a red flag that curtailed track action Alonso qualified second behind Sergio Perez in Florida, matching his previous best performance of the year in Jeddah.

Autosport · May 7, 2023

Sudan's warring sides begin talks amid pressure to end fighting

Sudan’s warring sides were beginning talks Saturday that aim to firm up a shaky cease-fire after three weeks of fierce fighting that has killed hundreds and pushed the African country to the brink of collapse, the United States and Saudi Arabia said.

France 24 · May 6, 2023