Riyadh
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Anti-Israel statements of the emergent alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are not just rhetoric. Rather, they form an integral element in its strategy.
Saudi Arabia considers backing Yemeni ground offensive to retake Houthi-held Red Sea coast
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
US-Saudi nuclear deal shows the Abraham Accords is a positive incentive - analysis
As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion
As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.
China, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen coordination, communication, enhance relations
A joint statement did not elaborate on which issues the countries will strengthen coordination, but mentioned China's support for Saudi Arabia and Iran developing and enhancing their relations.
UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis
The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.
Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.
American imprisoned for tweets against Saudi gov't returning to US after Trump intervention - CNN
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a US-Saudi dual national, was given a 16-year sentence for tweets criticizing the Saudi government in 2022.
Beyond F-35s, MBS seeks strategic reset in high-stakes US diplomatic mission - analysis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to Washington will prioritize defense, trade, and security, marking a new chapter in US-Saudi relations.
Trump unlikely to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, but could still change mind - report
The potential sale of the fighter jets to Saudi Arabia had raised concerns about Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative military edge in the region.
World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
Riyadh is set to launch Beast Land, a theme park modeled on his videos that put people through elaborate endurance challenges.
Saudi Arabia, Israel ties may resume through US mediation, Saudi source tells KAN
According to the source, Riyadh anticipates a return to the type of indirect communication with Israel that was facilitated by the US prior to the October 7 massacre.
Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency
The Israeli was transferred to a local hospital for medical treatment, according to N12.
