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Biden's new pick for US ambassador to Saudi Arabia will be considered an insult by MBS, ex-official says, as US-Saudi relations hit new low
The US usually sends well-connected military heavyweights as its ambassadors to Saudi Arabia, but M…
Bill Bostock
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MBS threatened to move Saudi Arabia closer to Russia and China to punish Biden for ostracizing him, report says
The Biden administration has sidelined Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which has dragged the US r…
Bill Bostock
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White House stops asking Saudi Arabia to pump more oil to offset Biden's Russian-energy ban, report says, as US-Gulf relations hit new low
The US had hoped Saudi Arabia would increase oil production after Joe Biden banned US energy import…
Bill Bostock
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Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman started 'shouting' at Biden's national security advisor when he brought up Jamal Khashoggi's brutal killing, report says
MBS wanted to strike a "relaxed tone" but "ended up shouting" at Sullivan when the two men met for …
Sonam Sheth
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Saudi state-funded TV aired a sketch mocking Biden as a forgetful, sleepy old man as US-Saudi relations hit new low
Biden insulted the Saudi crown prince early in his presidency, and the kingdom is now reportedly re…
Bill Bostock
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Jared Kushner's PE firm secured $2 billion from Saudi Arabia despite objections he was too inexperienced to manage the money, report says
Jared Kushner set up Affinity Partners after leaving the White House, where he served as a senior a…
Bill Bostock
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MBS might be ready for some 'tough conversations' about 'recalibrating' Saudi Arabia's Neom and Vision 2030 projects
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince may be open to discussing whether some Vision 2030 projects should be d…
Beatrice Nolan
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NEOM: Saudi Arabia plans to build a futuristic, sustainable city with 170 km glass walls and world's largest floating structure
There are plans to set up a network of airports in NEOM, including an international airport. The fi…
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Saudi crown prince snubbed Biden's request to discuss the oil crisis brought about by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, report says
The US needs new suppliers after banning Russian energy imports. Mohammed bin Salman has spoken har…
Bill Bostock
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MBS says being accused of ordering the murder of Jamal Khashoggi hurt him 'from a feelings perspective'
"I understand the anger, especially among journalists," the Saudi Crown Prince told The Atlantic. "…
Grace Panetta
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Billionaire Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich met Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman to help broker a Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, report says
The Russian oligarch and the crown prince met in late August to discuss the release of the prisoner…
Sam Tabahriti
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As Trump deals with the hangover of his presidency, Jared Kushner is striking out alone, touring the Middle East and soliciting funds for his new PE firm
Jared Kushner is soliciting funds for his new private equity firm and making use of the links he fo…
Bill Bostock
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Saudi Crown Prince to visit India next month
The Saudi Crown Prince is likely to visit the country on November 14 while on his way to the G20…
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As Biden struggles to define his relationship with Saudi Arabia, China is stepping in to fill the gap
Saudi Arabia and China took their trade, defense, and culture links to new heights in recent months…
Bill Bostock
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The ascent of MBS: How Saudi Arabia will pass power to its crown prince when his ailing father dies
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to be Saudi Arabia's youngest-ever king, meaning he will li…
Bill Bostock
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MBS personally called Netanyahu to intervene after Israel blocked Saudi access to a military-grade spyware program, report says
Saudi Arabia has used the Pegasus spyware to spy on activists, state critics, and foreign officials.
Bill Bostock
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Saudi Arabia's king has been quietly holed up in his desert palace for more than 480 days, as his heir MBS lies in wait for the throne
Mohammed bin Salman is heir to the Saudi throne and his father, King Salman, is in ill health, havi…
Bill Bostock
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Saudi Arabia's ability to pump extra oil is more limited than it seems and is already near the sustainable maximum, report says
Saudi Arabia would have trouble ramping up to 11 million bpd for more than a few months or to 12 mi…
Brian Evans
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Biden's national security advisor meets with Saudi leader MBS days before anniversary of Khashoggi's murder
The Biden administration is pushing for a ceasefire in the devastating Yemen conflict, which MBS is…
John Haltiwanger
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Saudi Arabia more than doubled Russian oil imports in the second quarter, freeing up their own crude for export
Saudi Arabia's imports of Russian oil from April to June are close to half of what the Kingdom impo…