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Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week

Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia set for Monday.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025

French happiness at record low in annual UN wellbeing report

France has recorded its worst-ever position in the annual UN World Happiness Report, placing 33rd behind Saudi Arabia and just ahead of Singapore. This marks a significant decline for the country, which previously achieved its highest position at 20th place.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 20, 2025

Downing Street welcomes Trump’s ceasefire deal progress after Zelensky call

The US president had suggested during the call that America takes ownership of Ukrainian power plants to ensure their security, the White House said.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Newcastle and the Saudi Arabia question no one wants to ask

The end of Newcastle’s 70-year wait for domestic silverware was a classic tale of sporting romance - but the topic of the club’s ownership has to be included in the story

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: what’s driving their interests

The civil war in Sudan that began in April 2023 involves several external actors. The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a quest for political and economic power. The situation has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Various foreign states have…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia Speeds Up Gaming Hub Vision As It Acquires 'Pokemon Go' Game Developer for £2.7 Billion

The deal also strengthens Scopely's portfolio, making it one of the few companies with two top ten mobile games alongside Monopoly GO.

International Business Times UK · Mar 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s role as Ukraine war mediator advances Gulf nation’s diplomatic rehabilitation − and boosts its chances of a seat at the table should Iran-US talks resume

Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it might seem like it has nothing to do with the ongoing war there. But the Gulf state has emerged as a key intermediary in the most serious ceasefire negotiations since Russia invaded its…

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2025

Killer wife hid body of dead husband in bushes of their garden

Maureen Rickards directed oblivious gardeners to dump grass under her shrubs knowing it would help cover her husband’s body

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Putin says ‘yes’ to ceasefire – but lays down impossible terms for Ukraine

Russian president endorses proposal that experts say would amount to surrender by Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia buys Pokémon GO maker for $3.5 billion with a 'B'

Poké-washing.

PC Gamer · Mar 13, 2025