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The Guardian view on Iran and Saudi Arabia: a cautious start

Editorial: Plans for the two countries to restore diplomatic relations are welcome, but are only a modest step forward

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabian trans woman feared dead after posting suicide note saying family had forced her to detransition

Eden Knight, 23, had been living in the US until late last year

The Independent UK

How China’s Saudi-Iran Deal Can Serve U.S. Interests

And why there’s less to Beijing’s diplomatic breakthrough than meets the eye.

Foreign Policy

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Saudi Govt Hopes Constructive Dialogue with Iran Will Continue According to Agreement

The Saudi government hoped on Tuesday that the constructive dialogue with Iran will continue based on the Chinese-sponsored agreement that was reached last week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government hoped the agreement will benefit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Places Order for up to 121 Planes from Boeing

Two Saudi Arabian airlines said Tuesday they will order 78 jetliners from Boeing and take options to buy 43 more in a major boost for the American aircraft manufacturer. The order for Boeing 787s will be divided between Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, and a planned new airline called Riyadh…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo punished at half-time after another display of fury in Saudi Arabia

AL-NASSR 3-1 ABHA: Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score for the third successive game and cut an angry figure despite his side progressing to the King Cup semi-finals

Daily Mirror

Ex-Saudi intelligence chief 'hopes' deal with Iran will be game-changer for region

FRANCE 24 spoke to the former head of Saudi intelligence, Turki al-Faisal, following the announcement that Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The prince expressed hope that last week's China-brokered deal will be a game-changer for the region, mentioning Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and especially Yemen, where…

France 24

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Has Yemen’s government been sidelined after Saudi-Iran deal?

Saudi-Iran normalisation deal leads to hope for end to the war in Yemen, but will forces in the country have their say?

Al Jazeera

Crystal Palace not giving up on Wilfried Zaha as star man attracted by Saudi Arabia move

The forward is available on a free transfer in the summer and is yet to commit to new terms at Selhurst Park

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia places order with Boeing for up to 121 planes

Saudi Arabia is buying up to 121 jetliners from Boeing in a big boost for the American manufacturer

The Independent UK

Analysis: Iran eases its regional isolation with Saudi deal

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations, but Tehran is likely to keep its foreign policy pillars.

Al Jazeera

With Iran-Saudi deal, Beijing aims to bring its friends closer together

“This is about bloc-building rather than peace-building."

Axios

Saudi Arabia Allocates $8b to Support Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital

Saudi authorities allocated $8 billion to support entrepreneurs and venture capital, and the Saudi Venture Investment Company intends to increase the investment allocation in the coming years by $1.6 billion. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) signed an agreement to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran: Resuming Relations with Saudi Arabia Shows Effectiveness of Diplomacy

After the recent announcement of the rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, Iran is hailing diplomacy as an effective solution to settle disputes. “The resumption of political relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows the effectiveness and success of diplomacy as a solution to settle differences,” said Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser…

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Kuwait Appoints New Ambassadors to Riyadh, Washington

The two Kuwaiti ambassadors-designate to Riyadh and Washington took the oath on Monday before Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom…

Axios

Biggest test of Iran-Saudi deal will be in Yemen

Saudi Arabia wants to get out, but Iran's position is less clear.

The Conversation

Saudi-Iran deal won't bring peace to the Middle East but will enhance China's role as power broker

After more than four decades as seemingly implacable enemies on either side of a deep political-religious divide in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies. The deal, which was signed in Beijing, comes seven years after diplomatic relations were severed in…

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia execute dad-of-eight after torturing him into false confession

Hussein Abu al-Khair, 57, was a driver for a wealthy Saudi and was arrested by authorities in 2014 for allegedly carrying amphetamine pills across the border from Jordan

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KSI to snub bitter rival Jake Paul and instead target Tommy Fury fight

KSI shares a long-term rivalry with YouTube foe Jake Paul and watched on as he was beaten by British star Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia, which could see him now instead target a fight with the ex-Love Island winner

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Pledges Achieving Regional Peace, Stability

Two days after Beijing brokered an agreement between Riyadh and Tehran to resume relations, Tehran pledged “to use regional energies to achieve and consolidate comprehensive peace and stability.” Maj. Gen.

Al Jazeera

China to hold GCC-Iran summit: Report

China aims to follow up on its diplomatic success last week in negotiating an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role

An agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to re-establish diplomatic relations has cast China in a leading role in Middle Eastern politics — a part previously reserved for longtime global heavyweights like the U.S. and Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tehran Announces Prisoner Swap Deal, Washington Denies

The 9th session of the Strategic Consultation Committee between the Sultanate of Oman and Iran was held in Muscat on Sunday in light of reports saying Tehran is exerting efforts to activate contacts with Washington for the return of indirect negotiations on the nuclear file. Also on Sunday, Iran announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Agreement with Iran Sign of Joint Will to Resolve Disputes through Dialogue

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said the Saudi-Iranian agreement to restore diplomatic relations underscores the joint desire by both sides to “resolve disputes through communication and dialogue.” He added, however: “This does not mean that an agreement has been reached to resolve all pending disputes between…

France 24

Xi calls for bigger global role for China after diplomatic coup of Saudi-Iran deal

President Xi Jinping called Monday for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs after Beijing scored a diplomatic coup as the host of talks that produced an agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen diplomatic relations.

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