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Saudi Crown Prince Meets President, Members of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the president and members of the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that its establishment would turn a new page in Yemen. The Crown Prince further stressed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on supporting the country’s security and…

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Yemen Returns Envoy to Lebanon

Yemen's foreign ministry announced on Thursday the return of its envoy to Lebanon. "The move is in response to Beirut's pledge to halt activities and practices offensive to Arab countries," the Yemeni ministry said in a statement carried by the country's state news agency. The statement came after Saudi Arabia…

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Saudi foreign ministry announces return of Saudi ambassador to Lebanon -state news agency

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut has returned to Lebanon, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, in a sign of easing tensions following a rift that saw the kingdom and other Gulf states withdraw their envoys last year.

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Explainer-Saudi Arabia shakes up Yemen alliance in bid to exit quagmire

Saudi-backed Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Thursday ceded power to a council whose members form the core of an anti-Houthi alliance as Saudi Arabia looks to exit a costly war that has strained Washington's ties with Gulf allies. [L2N2W502H]

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Haas have no spare chassis for Australian GP after Mick Schumacher's Saudi Arabia crash

Haas were dealt a huge blow at the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Mick Schumacher’s car was left in ruins following a horrific crash during Saturday’s qualifying session

Daily Mirror

Supreme Court begins hearing petition by organisers of private Haj trips

Petitioners say they face discriminatory taxation vis-a-vis pilgrims who perform Haj via the Haj Committee

The Hindu

Gulf, Arab States Welcome Yemeni President’s Decision to Transfer Powers to New Leadership Council

A number of Gulf and Arab states on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council. Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the presidential council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its…

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Turkey moves Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia

The transfer likely means the end of the trial.

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Saudi Arabia Expands Licensing of Foreign Currencies Trade

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Wednesday the licensing of the Al Tabdeel Co.

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Turkish court suspends Khashoggi trial, confirms transfer to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia.

France 24

‘Disturbing reversal’: Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder

A Turkish court on Thursday ruled to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.

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Factional chaos, missteps brought down Yemen president Hadi

Yemen's President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who ceded his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, fell foul of foes and allies in his efforts to cling to power from exile in Saudi Arabia, while often blocked from visiting his war-torn nation.

Reuters

Turkey suspends Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes UN Efforts in Yemen Truce

The Saudi Cabinet voiced its appreciation of the efforts exerted by United Nations and its Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to reach a truce in Yemen and a comprehensive cessation of military operations inside the war-torn nation and on its borders. UN efforts align with Saudi Arabia's initiative to end the…

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Yemen’s president steps aside amid efforts to end war

Yemen’s exiled president stepped aside and transferred his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, as international and regional efforts to end the country’s long-running civil war gained momentum with a two-month truce

Motorsport

How "grip recovery" creates an extra challenge in F1 qualifying

A curious aspect of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP was that several drivers found that they could often get better lap times in qualifying with used soft tyres.

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Verstappen Wary of Revamped Australian GP Circuit as Leclerc Looms

World champion Max Verstappen is eyeing a "smooth weekend" to build on his victory in Saudi Arabia, but is wary about a revamped Albert Park circuit as Formula One returns to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.

The Independent UK

Turkey halts Khashoggi murder trial and transfers it to Saudi Arabia

The trial in absentia of 26 Saudi suspects will be transferred from Istanbul to Riyadh

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Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court ruled as expected on Thursday to halt the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, a decision that comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia Announces $3 Billion in Urgent Support to Yemen

Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the Presidential Council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanisms. The Kingdom confirmed its full support for the Presidential Council and its supporting entities to enable it to exercise its duties…

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Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Kingdom's Support to Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the newly formed Yemeni presidential council. The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's keenness on supporting the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its aspirations to start a new page in the country to achieve peace and prosperity.

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Saudi gives Yemen money, urges peace talks after Yemen presidential council announced

Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council, urged the body to start negotiations with the Houthi group and said it would arrange $3 billion of support to the war-torn country's economy, state news agency SPA said.

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Saudi Arabia to Start Manufacturing Drones, Eyeing Foreign Exports

Saudi Arabia’s INTRA Defense Technologies CEO Abdulsalam Ghamdi said unmanned aircraft systems have become a useful technology for many fields, indicating that a developed country such as the Kingdom cannot ignore its interest in the sector meeting its local needs. Ghamdi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s interest in investing in manufacturing and…

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Saudi Arabia Elected Member of International Anti-Corruption Academy

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, an affiliate of the Saudi government has been elected by the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) as an active member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees for three years. This follows the Kingdom's admission to the Academy’s membership as one of the founding members of the…

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Saudi Govt Hails UN Efforts in Reaching Yemen Truce

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the United Nations and its envoy on reaching a truce in Yemen. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers remarked that the two-month truce, which was announced on Friday and…

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