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US Congress Calls for Boosting Regional Defense Against Iran

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to integrate regional countries' air defense systems to thwart Iran's threats. The "Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defense Act" would authorize the US Defense Department to cooperate with Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional…

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Tyson Fury could face Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia days before World Cup final

Despite his claims of retirement, it has been reported Tyson Fury is set to face the winner of Anthony Joshua's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia in December

Daily Mirror

‘We’ve kind of kept them at arm’s length’: As LIV Golf threatens to upend the men’s game, how vulnerable is the LPGA?

"As Rory put it, $100 million isn’t going to change his life. But a couple million changes my life completely."

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COMESA Supports Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host Expo 2030

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Organization (COMESA) received at its headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia, Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. Discussions talks Saudi-African relations and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields. Qattan stressed…

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Eddie Hearn ‘comfortable’ with Anthony Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia

Joshua fought in Saudi Arabia at the end of 2019 and looks set to return to the country.

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua not worried about Saudi Arabia backlash despite golf controversy

Joshua will attempt to win back his world titles from Oleksandr Usyk when the heavyweight rivals clash for a second time on August 20

Daily Mirror

Between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, a half-open border (1/4)

The migration crisis, the rise of nationalism and the Covid-19 pandemic have put borders back in the headlines. Although frontiers had never disappeared, globalisation and modern forms of transport had seemed to render them obsolete, at least in many regions. FRANCE 24 brings you a documentary series on four borders…

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Mining, Manufacturing Activities Drive a Leap in Saudi Industry Growth

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of innovation, with the aim of developing the industry sector in the Kingdom. The joint program was launched in cooperation with the King Abdullah University of Science…

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Editorial: Latin American dictators get zero tolerance, but Biden gives the Saudis a pass

For the United States to have any hope of restoring itself as a global beacon of democracy, the Biden administration must take a firm and consistent stand when dealing with dictators. If other nations’ leaders can’t embrace the fundamentals of democracy, they don’t deserve to be welcomed on these shores.…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Saudi-backed LIV golf tour tees up geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries

CHICAGO — Rich Harvest Farms, a lush private golf course near Aurora, might not seem like a natural setting for geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries, but they will arrive as surely as the morning dew when the LIV Golf Invitational Series comes to Illinois in September.

Chicago Tribune

Phil Mickelson draws a crowd as Saudi Arabia’s controversial LIV Golf swings into town

LIV has attempted to style itself as the future of golf but it remains to be seen whether it can deliver entertainment for Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing machine

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Seeks Tourism Boost By Paying Airlines For Flights: Report

The Saudi Arabian government is seeking to ratchet up its tourism industry by offering to subsidize airlines that fly unprofitable routes linking the Persian Gulf kingdom to major global cities.

Benzinga

Rory McIlroy eyes legacy beyond majors after rejecting LIV Golf

The Irishman is remaining loyal to the PGA Tour despite hundreds of millions on offer from the Saudi Arabia-backed rebel tour

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Gears Up to Become Middle East’s Fintech Hub

Amid a fast-paced financial world, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a very bright spot for the future of the financial technology sector in the Middle East. What makes the Kingdom a prominent home for financial technology in the region are several record achievements, foremost of which is the development of…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Decision of IAEA Board of Governors on Iran

Saudi Arabia welcomed a decision by the United Nations atomic agency’s board, which overwhelmingly passed a resolution rebuking Iran for failing to cooperate with an agency investigation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the resolution of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency “stresses that Iran must comply…

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Mickelson, Johnson, et al., are Saudi pawns pocketing blood money as LIV Golf Series begins

MIAMI — Dustin Johnson sat in front of a “LIV Golf” logo in England this week and, with a straight face, said, “I chose what’s best for me and my family.”

Chicago Sun-Times

LIV Golf is letting us know what the stars are really like, and it’s not pretty

In return for tons of money, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, et al., are willing to overlook Saudi Arabia’s horrific record on human rights.

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Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund takes 8% stake in Swedish gaming firm embracer

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is taking an 8.1% stake in gaming group Embracer via a direct share issue as part of a push into the games and esports industry. Sweden's Embracer said in a statement it was issuing 99.9 million shares at a price of 103.47 per share to…

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Saudi FM, UN Chief Discuss Regional, Int'l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Wednesday with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Discussions focused on regional and international issues of interest. They tackled cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the UN and the latest regional and international developments.

The Hindu

Man from Dubbak killed in road accident at Saudi Arabia

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The Independent UK

Lee Westwood: ‘I’d be stupid not to take LIV Golf money’

The 49-year-old is part of this week’s opening event as part of the Saudi Arabia-backed series

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Don’t go to Saudi Arabia, President Biden

Last week’s news that the European Union has reached an agreement to sharply curtail the purchase of Russian oil is a welcome development that signals the continent is not only united against the genocidal attack on Ukraine but that its political leaders are prepared to make hard choices in response.

The Independent UK

Phil Mickelson refuses to deny PGA Tour ban following LIV Golf switch

The six-time major winner has not played for four months following controversial comments about the Saudi Arabian-funded events

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes First Arabian Oryx in 90 Years

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Royal Reserve in the Northern Borders Region witnessed the birth of an Arabian Oryx for the first time in 90 years. The birth is the result of cooperation between the King Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife.

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Iraqi PM Optimistic over Dialogue between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi revealed on Tuesday that his country was sponsoring dialogues between five countries, including Saudi Arabia and Iran. He did not name the other countries, but confirmed that the talks were being held in Iraq. On the Saudi-Iranian dialogue, he revealed that it had made "good"…

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