US to spend $700M on new embassy in Ireland, breaks ground on new embassy in Saudi Arabia The Biden administration is planning to construct a new U.S. embassy in Ireland The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
At UN Climate Talks, No Consensus On What Consensus Is The world's climate negotiators meeting in Dubai have spent sleepless nights in an elusive quest for consensus, but there is no consensus on what consensus means. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
Yemen peace plan at risk over Houthi attacks in shipping channels, says US Diplomats say the group’s threats to merchant vessels it claims are linked to Israel jeopardise the deal The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Messi, Ronaldo to face each other again as Inter Miami agree to play 2 matches in Saudi Inter Miami to face Messi, Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: Inter Miami will play Al-Hilal and Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup, with Messi and Ronaldo widely considered two of the greatest players of all-time. Inter Miami said Messi's teams have won 16 of 35 matches vs. Ronaldo's teams, with… The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023
Jai Opetaia's big-money Saudi fight on the ropes Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia is still planning to fight Ellis Zorro in Saudi Arabia, despite the IBF threatening to strip the Aussie of his title. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors. The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023
Saudi Arabia dives deeper into Western assets as it looks set to become the majority owner of the U.K.’s busiest airport in a $12bn deal The Sunday Times of London reports that the PIF could take a 60% share in Heathrow Airport alongside private equity group Ardian. Fortune · Dec 11, 2023
Jon Rahm has joined Saudis’ Guillotine Squad – and tarnished his legacy for ever The Spaniard’s decision to take the LIV Tour money has echoes of the rebel cricket series in apartheid-era South Africa The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
UN Climate Talks Home In On Fossil Fuel Deal UN climate talks enter their endgame on Monday as negotiators seek to convince an increasingly isolated Saudi Arabia and other holdouts to give up their opposition to a historic phase-out of fossil fuels. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Saudi Arabia could take ‘effective majority control’ of London Heathrow Investors may sell shares to oil-rich state’s Public Investment Fund, which already owns a stake, report says The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Saudi Arabia lacks community and political dignity to be a global football hub Saudi’s football culture can only catch up to Europe and the US once its political conditions see massive change The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Seeking Saudi Opportunity, Ethiopian Migrants 'Trapped Between Life And Death' Ethiopian migrants who crossed the sea in pursuit of a better life have one goal in mind as they hide in the Saudi mountains: avoid border guards, and their deadly shots. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023
We Can’t Take Our Eyes Off Gwyneth Paltrow in Vibrant Yellow Carolina Herrera Paltrow wore the look in Saudi Arabia at the 2023 Red Sea International Film Festival. Marie Claire · Dec 9, 2023
Nicolas Cage, Gwyneth Paltrow and Andrew Garfield feature at ‘empowering’ Red Sea Film Festival Star-studded event was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023
Barchart · Dec 8, 2023 Crude Rebounds as U.S. Refills the Strategic Petroleum Reserve January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Friday closed up +1.86 (+2.68%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed up +0.0498 (+2.49%). Crude oil prices Friday rebounded from Thursday's 5-1/4 month low and posted moderate gains. Crude rallied Friday after better-than-expected U.S. economic reports on Nov payrolls and Dec consumer...
Barchart · Dec 8, 2023 Crude Prices Jump as the U.S. Refills the Strategic Petroleum Reserve January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is up +1.58 (+2.31%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is up +0.0450 (+2.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Energy prices are climbing today after better-than-expected U.S. economic reports on Nov payrolls and Dec consumer sentiment reduced...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023 ‘A tough neighbourhood’: how Gulf scientists are reaching across political divides to help coral reefs ‘Peace parks’ that establish protected areas across borders are one idea from those working to protect marine ecosystems in a region rife with geopolitical sensitivities
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023 Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup Saudi Arabia’s sports minister insists everyone will be welcome at the 2034 World Cup despite the country’s criminalisation of same-sex activity.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Pay-per-view price revealed for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder mega-card ‘AJ’ will box Otto Wallin and Wilder will fight Joseph Parker on the same card, in Saudi Arabia on 23 December
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Saudi Arabia makes 2034 World Cup promise amid LGBTQ+ fears The Middle East country is all-but certain to host the finals in 11 years’ time.
The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023 COP28: will there be an agreement to phase out fossil fuels? It’s the issue at the core of COP28: will this year’s U.N. climate talks, held in major oil producer the United Arab Emirates, produce the first global agreement to phase out fossil fuel use?
International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023 Spanish Ace Rahm Confirms Jump To LIV Golf Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sealing a stunning coup for the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
Barchart · Dec 7, 2023 Weakness in Crude Oil Persists on Oversupply Concerns January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) on Thursday closed down -0.04 (-0.06%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) closed down -0.0190 (-1.43%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday extended Wednesday's sharp losses, with crude oil falling to a 5-1/4 month low and gasoline falling to a 1-year low. Concern...
Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023 Iran’s Raisi says ‘genocide’ unfolding in Gaza as he meets Russia’s Putin Putin hosts Raisi as part of a blitz round of Middle East diplomacy after visits to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Barchart · Dec 7, 2023 Dollar Weakness Sparks Mild Short-Covering in Crude Oil January WTI crude oil (CLF24 ) this morning is up +0.05 (+0.07%), and Jan RBOB gasoline (RBF24 ) is down -0.0193 (-0.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed, with gasoline falling to a 1-year low. A weaker dollar today has sparked some mild short-covering in crude oil....