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Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemeni port (Video)

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The strikes on Hodeidah came after the Houthis attacked ships in the Red Sea. The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of...

Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia

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The Iran-backed group vowed “an eye for an eye” after strikes on Sana’a Airport. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade of Saudi...

France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing

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Rights groups and a Biden-era US intelligence report have alleged that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the murder. France has opened an...

Trump pulled plug on ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi snub – NBC

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Riyadh reportedly blocked key military assets after Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz operation without coordination. Saudi Arabia reportedly refused to allow the US military...

UAE quits OPEC

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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave the OPEC and OPEC+ alliances this week, citing national interests and a shifting long-term energy...

War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – report

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US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects. The US-Israel war on Iran could...

US energy giants report fallout from Middle East war

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Exxon and Chevron have both disclosed production declines which resulted from the Iran conflict. US energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported lower production and...

Saudi leader ‘kissing my ass’ – Trump

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The US president has said Riyadh has to be nice to America amid the Iran war. US President Donald Trump has boasted that Saudi Arabian...

Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia seek to de-escalate, as US moves in more troops

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Meanwhile, Iran has said it is “waiting” for the US ground invasion. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt have met in...

Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran

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The “patience” of the Gulf states towards Tehran is not “unlimited,” the Saudi Arabian foreign minister has warned. Iran could face retaliation from its Gulf...

F1 calendar in turmoil as Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix face cancellation

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The Formula One calendar is set for a drastic change, with this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix expected to be...

The Middle East is splitting into rival blocs

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The region is entering a season in which old assurances are fading and new habits of power are being learned in real time. Across the...

Gulf allies shut their skies to U.S. strikes on Iran

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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have publicly ruled out allowing the United States to use their territory or airspace for any potential...

Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen port

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A Saudi-led military coalition has carried out airstrikes on a key port in southern Yemen, saying it destroyed an unauthorized weapons shipment allegedly destined...

Koepka steps away from LIV Golf ahead of 2026 season

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Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has confirmed he will not play in LIV Golf beyond the current season, ending his time with the Saudi-backed...

Saudi Arabia plans ‘Sky Stadium’ suspended above desert for 2034 FIFA World Cup

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Saudi Arabia is reportedly developing the world’s first “sky stadium” as part of its NEOM mega-project, designed to host matches for the 2034 FIFA...

NZ trade mission heads to Saudi Arabia

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Minister for Trade and Investment, and Agriculture Todd McClay will lead a high-level delegation of 21 New Zealand businesses to Riyadh this coming week...

Thrill ride collapses mid-air in Saudi Arabia (Video)

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A pendulum ride has crashed to the ground injuring at least 23 people, according to local media. Three people are in critical condition after a...

Piastri claims Saudi GP win and Championship lead after Verstappen penalty

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Oscar Piastri secured his third victory of the season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, taking the lead in the drivers’ championship after benefiting...

Lawson shines as Verstappen claims Saudi Pole in record time

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Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in record time, narrowly edging out McLaren's Oscar Piastri by just 0.010 seconds. The...

US and Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia

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The White House is planning to arrange “indirect” negotiations between Moscow and Kiev. The US and Ukraine held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday,...

US-Ukraine meeting to take place in Saudi Arabia – Trump envoy

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The sides will discuss a “peace framework” aimed at ending the conflict with Russia. American and Ukrainian negotiators are planning a meeting in Saudi Arabia,...

Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

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The two leaders had a lengthy and “highly productive” phone conversation on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has named Saudi Arabia as a potential host...

Gaza ceasefire at risk as Hamas and Israel free prisoners

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The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces the threat of collapse as Hamas warns of Israeli “procrastination” in meeting its commitments, just as another hostage-prisoner...

German terrorist attack sparks questions over ignored warnings and ‘right wing’ links

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The deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening has raised serious concerns over missed warnings and missteps in handling...

Saudi doctor arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market

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A Christmas market in Magdeburg Germany turned tragic on Friday night as a car plowed through crowds, killing at least two people and injuring...

Joseph Parker to challenge Daniel Dubois for IBF heavyweight title

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Joseph Parker is set to fight for the IBF heavyweight title against champion Daniel Dubois on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, nearly a...

Putin suggests Saudi Arabia as potential venue for Ukraine peace talks

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Saudi Arabia would be a suitable location for a potential peace summit aimed at ending the conflict...

Beterbiev defeats Bivol by majority decision to become undisputed light-heavyweight champion

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In a highly anticipated showdown, Artur Beterbiev defeated Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion in Saudi Arabia. Bivol, 33,...

Iranian and Saudi officials hold high-level talks over Gaza and Lebanon

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in Saudi Arabia to discuss...

Egypt targets travel agencies over Hajj deaths

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The country’s authorities have accused the companies of failing to provide proper accommodation and medical services to pilgrims. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered...

The death of the petrodollar: What really happened between the US and Saudis?

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News about the expiration of a Washington-Riyadh deal may be fake, but an arrangement that is key to the dollar’s success has eroded. It is...

US facing economic disaster following lapse of ‘petrodollar’ agreement with Saudi Arabia

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The expiration of the petrodollar agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia on June 9 marks a significant shift in global finance, with...

Saudi Crown Prince to skip G7 summit

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Mohammed bin Salman will miss the event because of Hajj season commitments, according to local media. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has turned...

What Saudi Arabia’s rapid changes mean for New Zealand

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Saudi Arabia is rarely far from the international spotlight. The war in Gaza has brought new scrutiny to Saudi plans to normalise relations with Israel,...

Saudi Arabia officially joins BRICS – state media

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The group has welcomed five new members, with further expansion expected later this year. Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced that it has joined the...

Putin arrives in Saudi Arabia

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The Russian president was given a royal welcome in Riyadh. Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Riyadh on Wednesday, as part of his Middle East...

Riyadh hosts first Saudi-Africa summit

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Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and African leaders urged a halt to the Gaza war. Saudi Arabia hosted its first ever joint summit with African...

Iranian president makes first Saudi Arabia visit for Gaza summit

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Ebrahim Raisi is making the trip after Tehran and Riyadh normalized ties earlier this year. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said “action” rather than “words”...

Saudi Crown Prince reveals nuclear red line

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Getting nukes would be “a bad move,” but Riyadh might have no other choice, Mohammed bin Salman says. If Iran were to obtain nuclear weapons,...

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