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With Saudi deals, US, China battle for influence in Mideast

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Archaeologists Discover Ritual Sacrifices at Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old Monuments

The mustatils had evidence of animal sacrifice, but also human burial, showing that there may have been religious elements at these structures in Saudi Arabia.

Inverse · Mar 15, 2023

Enigmatic ruins across Arabia hosted ancient ritual sacrifices

Over the past five years, archaeologists have identified more than 1,600 monumental stone structures dotted across a swathe of Saudi Arabia larger than Italy. The purpose of these ancient stone buildings, dating back more than 7,000 years, has been a puzzle for researchers.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

Gifted jewelry from Saudi Arabia entangles Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro

A scandal is unfolding in Brazil involving millions of dollars worth of jewels, the Saudi government and former President Jair Bolsonaro.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

Mercedes plan major overhaul of Lewis Hamilton's 2023 F1 car after just ONE race

Mercedes' drivers Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and seventh in Bahrain and changes are likely to be made - and could even be visible in Saudi Arabia this weekend

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo booked and subbed off as goalless run in Saudi Arabia continues

Ronaldo was also booked by the referee after kicking the ball away in frustration

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Trans woman Eden Knight feared dead after claiming family forced her to de-transition

Transgender woman Eden Knight, from Saudi Arabia, claims she had been living in Georgia, US, before being contacted by fixers who gradually removed her from her friends

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Aboul Gheit from Beirut: Arab League Summit Will Be Held in May

The next Arab League summit will be held in Saudi Arabia in May, announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit from Beirut on Tuesday. He said the summit is likely to focus on economic issues and how to help the neediest Arab regions. Aboul Gheit met with caretaker Prime Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

US Senate Confirms Ratney as New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

The US Senate approved on Wednesday the appointment of Michael Alan Ratney to serve as the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. US President Joe Biden had announced Ratney’s candidacy for the post back in April, 2022. The US embassy in Riyadh welcomed the appointment. “The US Senate…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

Lionel Messi sent Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal after PSG contract U-turn

Lionel Messi is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are now putting together an offer on Cristiano Ronaldo's terms

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023