A statement by Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister about the end of the era of dependence on the United States reflects a shift in the kingdom’s strategic calculations amid regional turbulence.
Saudi Arabia’s ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of UAE troops from southern Yemen shows that coalition allies are diverging in their goals and methods of shaping the country’s future.
Starting January, Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to purchase housing, land, farms, and commercial property. Buying real estate in Mecca and Medina will be permitted only for Muslims. The decision expands market access and increases capital inflow.
The United States announced the upgrade of cooperation with Saudi Arabia and the decision to grant Riyadh the status of a major non NATO ally. The sides concluded deals in defense, civil nuclear energy and agreed to expand investment projects to nearly one trillion dollars.
Saudi Arabia has announced the construction of a groundbreaking sports facility — the NEOM Stadium, which will appear to “float in the sky” and operate entirely on renewable energy sources. The opening is scheduled for 2032.
Under bombs for a decade, Yemen remains a symbol of struggle against Western and monarchical domination.
Washington is ready to allow Riyadh to enrich uranium under a civilian program. The deal was previously frozen due to nonproliferation concerns.
The US and Saudi Arabia are planning a ground operation in Yemen. The cost of airstrikes has already exceeded $1 billion, despite Trump’s promises to cut military spending.
Crude hits three-year lows amid OPEC+ output boost and global trade tensions.
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington. Discussions focused on defense cooperation, bilateral relations, and international security.
Moscow and Washington are reportedly in talks to organize a high-level summit in Saudi Arabia as early as next week, according to Bloomberg.
At Vladimir Putin’s request, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov are flying to Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. representatives on Tuesday.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the escalating situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Doctors at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia successfully implanted a HeartMate 3 artificial heart pump into a 35-year-old patient suffering from severe heart failure. Using robotic surgery, the team minimized trauma and accelerated recovery. The patient was moved out of intensive care just four days after the procedure, with discharge expected within ten days.
Mike Evans, a close advisor to Donald Trump, stated that the US plans to impose sanctions on all nations that support Hamas, including Qatar. Evans also revealed that Trump’s administration would grant Israel full freedom of action in Gaza if the prisoner exchange agreement is violated. While ruling out sending US troops to the Middle East, Evans emphasized that the US will provide Israel with all necessary military resources.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan stated during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the return of Donald Trump to power would not heighten the risk of conflict between Iran and Israel. According to him, Trump has no interest in escalating tensions in the region.
Speaking at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia could normalize relations with Israel by signing the Abraham Accords as early as 2025.
Saudi Arabia has once again become the focus of global and domestic media due to reports of severe flooding. However, Kazakh social media users quickly disputed these claims, sharing videos from Mecca and Medina that appeared to show no sign of disaster. So, what really happened?
Amos Hochstein, the U.S. presidential advisor on Lebanon, visited Beirut following discussions with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. The key focus of the talks was the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
A powerful storm accompanied by torrential rain has caused severe flooding in Saudi Arabia. Emergency status has been declared in some regions of the kingdom.
The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement issued a stern warning to the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, threatening to target their interests in the Middle East if they attack Yemen. He stated that any response would be carried out without restrictions or “red lines.”
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