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In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump

Joe Biden took office looking to reshape U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

AMU moots proposal to confer degree on Saudi Prince

The Aligarh Muslim University proposal was made in view of the exemplary services and contribution to the global affairs of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022

Biden defends upcoming Saudi trip as national security necessity

President Joe Biden defended his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia in The Washington Post and pledged to give attention to human rights on his visit with the crown prince, a meeting that has been widely criticized by opponents of Mohammed Bin Salman’s policies.

Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022

Mainz vs Newcastle friendly to go ahead despite fans’ ‘sportswashing’ protest

Supporters have expressed disquiet over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Back from Europe, Biden turns to diplomatically delicate Saudi Arabia trip

U.S. President Joe Biden turns his attention this month to a sensitive trip to the Middle East that will test his ability to reset relations with Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince after Biden denounced him as a pariah.

Reuters · Jul 5, 2022

Anger as families of US detainees in Middle East left off Blinken call

‘Infuriating’ exclusions made just weeks before Joe Biden’s Saudi visit and expected rapprochement with the crown prince

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2022

King Salman Approves Allocation of 20Bln Riyals to Confront Rising Costs

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved on Monday the allocation of 20 billion riyals to help confront the impact of rising costs around the globe. The move stems from his keenness on Saudi citizens and aims to protect neediest families as they cope with rising…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Catering to Neediest Citizens amid Rising Costs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired on Monday a meeting of the council's meeting at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

US judge asks Biden if Saudi crown prince should have sovereign immunity in Khashoggi civil suit

John Bates, a US district court judge, has given the Biden administration until 1 August to indicate whether it has an interest in the Khashoggi civil case

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Morning mail: Albanese visits Ukraine, Sydney flooding to worsen, the best Australian baked goods

Monday: PM announces additional support for embattled country after seeing sites of Russian atrocities. Plus: lamingtons or meat pies?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022