Saudi Arabia takes center stage as oil hits $100 and the Iran war escalates amid Houthi attacks and nuclear expansion The Iran war is spreading from sea to sea as attacks erupt in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Fortune · Jul 23
Anthony Joshua shuts out Tyson Fury talk with focus on Kristian Prenga Anthony Joshua will fight in Saudi Arabia the day after Tyson Fury takes on Mariusz Wach in Thailand. The Independent UK · Jul 23
Trump on the one thing Saudi Arabia must do before nuclear deal is signed IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 23
Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close President’s remarks follow Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and oil prices rising past $100 a barrel again The Guardian - UK · Jul 23
Listen carefully to Karoline Leavitt. She’s revealing Trump’s scariest plans ANALYSIS: In a short briefing today, the White House press secretary made some claims about Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US elections — that should ring serious alarm bells, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Jul 23
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting the agreement was "totally subject to" the Gulf kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Riyadh has resisted normalising relations with Israel, especially after the Gaza war, and the new condition throws… France 24 · Jul 23
Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal to go ahead as president defends ‘dangerous’ plan Israeli politicians warned the deal could cause a ‘crazy arms race’ in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jul 23
Even as the Iran war rages over Nuclear Enrichment, Trump signs a deal with Saudi Arabia for the same, triggering concerns and criticism Experts claim this will make a deal with Iran a lot more difficult We Got This Covered · Jul 23
Donald Trump adds Israel strings to Saudi nuclear deal, throwing landmark pact into uncertain terrain US President Trump linked the Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords normalization. This condition was not previously stated when the agreement was unveiled. Saudi Arabia maintains its stance on Palestinian statehood progress. The deal faces scrutiny in Congress and among critics. This move complicates diplomatic efforts and future negotiations. The Times of India · Jul 23
New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk Houthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This action escalates tensions and risks wider regional conflict. The vital strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Disruption here could significantly impact… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers… The Economic Times · Jul 23
Oil Prices Soar as US-Iran Conflict Expands to Red Sea September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.49 (+2.95%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0186 (+0.58%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) are up more than +6% today after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a missile and drone attack on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers... Barchart · Jul 23
Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Tankers Threatening Global Fuel Shortages and Gas Price Hikes Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers threaten the Bab El-Mandeb, raising fears of oil supply disruptions, soaring fuel prices and a wider global energy crisis. International Business Times UK · Jul 23
Trump Confirms Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia, But Conditions It To Historical Agreement With Israel President Donald Trump has conditioned a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to the country normalizing relations with Israel. International Business Times · Jul 23
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 No Israel Recognition, No Nuclear Deal: Trump Sets New Abraham Accords Condition for Saudi Arabia President Trump conditions Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear deal on joining the Abraham Accords and recognising Israel, raising questions about the agreement's future.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 The countries that have gained the most tourists since 2019, revealed North Africa and the Middle East dominate the list
The Economic Times · Jul 23 US President Donald Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognizing Israel Donald Trump stated a nuclear deal hinges on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. This agreement would establish a civilian nuclear program within the kingdom. Saudi Arabia had previously explored normalizing ties with Israel in 2023. However, talks halted abruptly with the eruption of the Gaza war. The kingdom insists…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23 First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers Conflict continues across the region as White House announces nuclear technology agreement. Plus, the artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank
The Independent UK · Jul 23 A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade
The Guardian - US · Jul 23 Why would Trump agree to the Saudi nuclear deal? The agreement offers the Saudis the same options Trump has sworn Iran will never have
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Allow Uranium Enrichment, Raising Fears of a New Arms Race Donald Trump's Saudi nuclear deal permits uranium enrichment, sparking fears of a Middle East arms race as key safeguards are absent.
The Economic Times · Jul 23 Air India and Saudia expand codeshare, strengthen India-Saudi connectivity Air India and Saudia have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership. This agreement aims to improve air connectivity and explore broader operational cooperation. The airlines will work on expanding their existing codeshare agreement and improving network connectivity. They will also examine cooperation between their respective loyalty…
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 'Idiotic' US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Mid-Iran War Could Provoke Tehran to Build Bomb, Expert Warns The US and Saudi Arabia have finalised a nuclear cooperation deal, raising concerns over uranium enrichment and regional security amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.
Euronews · Jul 23 Trump says he is 'close to deciding' on a 'massive attack' on Iran Earlier in the day, Trump threatened the Houthis with "major military punishment" after the Tehran-backed militant group in Yemen claimed on Thursday that it had struck two Saudi oil tankers transiting the Red Sea.
Euronews · Jul 23 Trump links landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to normalisation with Israel US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the agreement, along with "bilateral safeguards" against non-proliferation.