Saudi Arabia will invest six billion euros in three entertainment parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball-themed facility expected to create 22,000 jobs, following shared enthusiasm for the anime series between leaders Macron and bin Salman, amid human rights concerns.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a trilateral mutual defense pact in August 2026, creating an "Islamic NATO" to counter threats from Iran, Israel, and regional militias, fundamentally reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics and posing strategic challenges for India.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact treating attacks on any member as attacks on all, strengthening regional cooperation amid escalating security threats and regional conflicts.
General Jack Keane criticizes Pakistan and Qatar as compromised mediators favoring Iran over the US.
Canada is increasing economic investment in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing regional conflicts and political instability, betting that strengthened commercial ties will prove worthwhile despite significant geopolitical risks associated with the kingdom's involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.
Prime Minister Carney is deepening Canada's engagement with Saudi Arabia despite geopolitical risks, with recent agreements valued at over one billion US dollars covering defence, mining, and technology sectors.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia for the first time in 26 years, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to expand economic ties and diversify trade away from U.S. dependence amid Trump's tariff threats.
Half of new Pentagon advisory board works for military industry
Bill Browder seeks to update Canada's Magnitsky Act to better target human rights violators.
Israeli defense contractors report record weapons sales exceeding fourteen billion dollars annually, driven by combat-tested innovations, despite international criticism of the country's military conduct in Gaza and regional conflicts.
A French judge opens an inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing, covering torture and enforced disappearance charges.
A French judge will examine complaints against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing.
A French judge opens an inquiry into Jamal Khashoggi's killing, covering torture and enforced disappearance charges.
Turkish President Erdoğan established a Sunni-Muslim security pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt, creating a 500-million-person alliance to reduce dependence on the United States and counter Iranian and Israeli regional influence amid escalating tensions.
Yemen conflict: Saudi Arabia puts forward peace plan
The United States and Britain are pursuing a Yemen cease-fire amid cooling diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, signaling a strategic shift in Middle Eastern policy toward de-escalation in the conflict.
LIV Golf is dying due to low ratings and spectator turnout.
French President Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince MBS for a state visit featuring esports ceremonies and strategic agreements on health, transport, and energy, strengthening Paris-Riyadh ties amid Middle East tensions and unresolved human rights concerns.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense agreement treating any attack on one as an attack on all three, strengthening regional cooperation amid security concerns from Iran-related conflicts and threats to critical infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a collective defence agreement in Mecca treating any attack on one nation as an attack on all three, strengthening regional cooperation amid escalating security threats from regional conflicts.
Journalist Antony Loewenstein's book "The Palestine Laboratory" was published in Persian, documenting how Israel exports occupation-enforcing surveillance and military technologies globally, including facial recognition software and drones, to over 140 countries, undermining democracy worldwide.
After Talks Break Down, U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapses
Mark Carney visits Saudi Arabia, prioritizing engagement over lecturing on human rights.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Saudi Arabia, his first trip to the kingdom in 26 years, to expand economic ties and diversify trade away from U.S. dependence amid Trump's tariff threats.
A Ceasefire in Yemen
Israeli weapons manufacturers dramatically increased sales to nearly $15 billion in 2024, becoming the world's seventh-largest arms supplier, despite international criticism of the country's conduct in Gaza and regional conflicts.
A Paris investigating judge will probe Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 assassination at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, following a court appeal ruling that rights groups' complaint is admissible, marking a significant development toward accountability.
A French judge will examine complaints against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing.
A French judge will investigate Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing after rights groups filed a complaint against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund becomes an official sponsor of the 2026 World Cup.
Iran's targeting of Gulf states prompted Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt-collectively 500 million Muslims-to form a security alliance in March 2026, seeking regional defense autonomy and reducing U.S. dependence amid intensifying regional tensions.
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Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a chance to end the war in Yemen
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A Mecca defence accord highlights West Asia's changing geopolitical landscape.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense agreement treating any attack on one as an attack on all three, strengthening regional cooperation amid escalating security threats from conflicts in Iran and Gaza.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence agreement in Jeddah to deepen military cooperation and intelligence sharing, yet underlying geopolitical rivalries over Islamic world leadership threaten the partnership's sustainability.
US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement allowing the kingdom to develop a civil nuclear program.
Two US human rights groups sued the Trump administration, claiming sanctions against the International Criminal Court obstruct their advocacy for Palestinians and violate constitutional rights by forcing self-censorship on genocide investigations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia for the first time in 26 years to diversify trade away from U.S. dependence, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attending investment forums as Trump's tariffs pressure Canada's economy.
Turkey's resurgence in the Middle East necessitates a US reassessment of its importance as a regional power and NATO ally.
Saudi Arabia proposes Yemen cease-fire after Biden administration ends support
Israeli weapons sales doubled to nearly $15 billion in 2024, making Israel the world's seventh-largest arms supplier, despite widespread international criticism of its military conduct in Gaza and regional conflicts.
Headache for Trump & Arabs: NATO nation now goes all-in against MBS in Khashoggi murder probe?
A French judge will investigate Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
A French judge will examine complaints against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 killing.
Saudi Arabia withdrew $5-6 billion from LIV Golf due to financial strain from a failed Iran conflict, forcing the kingdom to abandon sportswashing ventures and refocus defense spending after Donald Trump's military campaign.
Saudis used LIV Golf to win over Trump, but lost funding due to their fallen out.
The US can’t end the Yemen war right now
LIV Golf is dying due to low ratings and spectator turnout.