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The Latest Breaking News from Jeddah

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’.

Al Jazeera

US-Saudi talks amid reports of far-reaching diplomatic plan for Middle East

But Jeddah’s demands for brokering an Israeli-Palestinian respite are reportedly a ‘non-starter’ and a ‘sucker’s bet’

The Guardian - US

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?

The exodus of big-name footballers making the move from European leagues to Saudi Arabia shows no sign of abating.

Al Jazeera

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100 days of conflict in Sudan: A timeline

Despite ceasefire attempts and diplomatic efforts, the fighting between the army and the RSF in Sudan continues to rage.

Al Jazeera

Sudan's rivals agreed to further talks as civil war entered its fourth month

As the war in Sudan entered its fourth month mid-July, an army delegation returned to the Saudi city of Jeddah to resume truce talks last weekend. The entire Sahel region is now impacted by the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

Manchester City accept bid from Al Ahli for Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez, 32, is now set to discuss terms ahead of a potential move to the Jeddah-based Saudi Pro League outfit.

The Independent UK

Kishida, Saudi leader agree to establish strategic talks

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed on Sunday night to establish a strategic dialogue at the foreign ministerial level to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, in a meeting in Jeddah, western Saudi Arabia.

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Kishida aims to stabilize energy supply through Middle East trip

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday began his first trip to the Middle East since assuming office, aiming to pave the way for a stable mid- to long-term energy supply system in Japan amid uncertainty caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sudan army returns for talks in Jeddah as war enters fourth month

Army representatives return to Saudi Arabia for talks with paramilitary rivals, according to reports.

Al Jazeera

UN warns of ‘full-scale civil war’ in Sudan, Egypt to host summit

Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a war that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warns.

Al Jazeera

What Jota said to N'Golo Kante as former Celtic star lives it up with Karim Benzema and Chelsea hero in Saudi Arabia

The 24-year-old penned an emotional exit message to Celtic fans but has been living it up in Saudi with some high-profile names.

Daily Record

Verstappen: Jeddah still "more dangerous" than Spa amid F1 safety concerns

Last weekend, 18-year-old Formula Regional driver Dilano van 't Hoff suffered a fatal accident at Spa, when the Dutchman was hit by a following car while stationary on the Kemmel straight.

Motorsport

Football, F1, golf, boxing: are the Saudis taking over?

Cristiano Ronaldo was first to go, lured to Riyadh club Al Nassr last December by an offer that doubled his salary, said Jack Johnson on TalkSport. Then in early June came news that current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema will join him in the Saudi Pro League next season and…

The Week

Shooting outside US consulate in Saudi Arabia leaves two dead

The gunman and a Nepalese security guard were killed in the attack, the latest near the Jeddah consulate.

Al Jazeera

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Evening Standard

Jeddah named Club World Cup host as Man City look to lift trophy in Saudi Arabia

Manchester City’s bid to win the 2023 Club World Cup will take place in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz has ‘no doubts’ he will eventually play in Saudi Arabia

After it was confirmed the ATP had talked to Saudi Arabian investors, Carlos Alcaraz said: ‘They have the power to have a lot of tournaments’

France 24

Main suspect in Khashoggi killing reappears in public as MBS visits Paris

One of the main suspects in the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has emerged from the shadows as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) visits Paris in an effort to rebrand his image in the West. Several videos circulating on social media have shown Saoud al-Qahtani, MBS's former…

France 24

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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Radio France Internationale

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.

Reuters

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.

Motorsport

Why Iwasa's F1 prospects look better than ever

Ayumu Iwasa has had, by all accounts, a fantastic start to 2023. The second-year DAMS Formula 2 driver has taken three wins and one pole position already, giving him the most victories of anybody and a placing of third in the standings after five rounds.

Autosport

Why one Red Bull junior's F1 prospects look better than ever

Al Jazeera

Sudan army suspends participation in Jeddah ceasefire talks

Move raises fears of renewed fighting between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces.

WEKU

People fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond

In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.

The Conversation

Sudan conflict: why a humanitarian truce is proving so hard to secure – and what that means for people on the ground

Reports out of Sudan of continuing violence suggest that the seven-day ceasefire organised during talks in Jeddah – the seventh attempt to end the violence in Sudan – is crumbling. A fighter plane was shot down over Khartoum on May 24 and residents report intense fighting breaking out once again…

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