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The government's violent repression of widespread public protests is now in its sixth month. And this week it conducted naval exercises with #China and ... Show more
Iran wants a detente with its neighbours but not with America | Mint: A swooning economy and popular unrest notwithstanding, it is sticking to its nuclear ...
economist.com/briefing/2023/03/23/iran-wants-a-detente-with-its-neighbours-but-not-with-america
“China is now preparing to challenge the United States for influence in the Middle East.”
Read Maria Fantappie and Vali Nasr on the pressures and ... Show more
A New Order in the Middle East?: Iran and Saudi Arabia’s rapprochement could transform the region.
foreignaffairs.com/china/iran-saudi-arabia-middle-east-relations
“I think that both countries are exhausted”—Iran and Saudi Arabia restore ties: Also on the daily podcast: how America can harness its geothermal energy ...
economist.com/news/2023/03/29/i-think-that-both-countries-are-exhausted-iran-and-saudi-arabia-restore-ties
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The government's violent repression of widespread public protests is now in its sixth month. And this week it conducted naval exercises with #China and ... Show more
Iran wants a detente with its neighbours but not with America | Mint: A swooning economy and popular unrest notwithstanding, it is sticking to its nuclear ...
economist.com/briefing/2023/03/23/iran-wants-a-detente-with-its-neighbours-but-not-with-america
“China is now preparing to challenge the United States for influence in the Middle East.”
Read Maria Fantappie and Vali Nasr on the pressures and ... Show more
A New Order in the Middle East?: Iran and Saudi Arabia’s rapprochement could transform the region.
foreignaffairs.com/china/iran-saudi-arabia-middle-east-relations
“I think that both countries are exhausted”—Iran and Saudi Arabia restore ties: Also on the daily podcast: how America can harness its geothermal energy ...
economist.com/news/2023/03/29/i-think-that-both-countries-are-exhausted-iran-and-saudi-arabia-restore-ties
CNA Correspondent - S1E33: Is China the new peacemaker?: China's Xi Jinping met Russia's Vladimir Putin armed with a 12-point peace plan as the war in ...
channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna-correspondent/china-new-peacemaker-3381106
Jews plant palm trees in Medina, Saudi Arabia, in rare interfaith gesture: A local landowner invited a British delegation to add to his grove ...
timesofisrael.com/jews-plant-palm-trees-in-medina-saudi-arabia-in-rare-interfaith-gesture/
Saudi Arabia moves closer to Shanghai Cooperation Organization in new pro-Beijing move - The Rio Times
riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/new-multipolar-world-order/saudi-arabia-moves-closer-to-shanghai-cooperation-organization-in-new-pro-beijing-move/
Interfaith Jewish group plant date palms in Medina: A local landowner invites an interfaith group to plant date palms on his private farm in the city
middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-jewish-interfaith-group-plant-date-palms-medina
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Muslim holy month: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-meet-during-muslim-holy-month-ramadan-2023-03-27/
Gravitas: Will Saudi Arabia pull out of the Yemen War? Is China behind the big decision?
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Riyadh joins Eurasian political-security body as ties with China grow: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is expanding to include Middle Eastern states to act ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/1680096112-riyadh-joins-eurasian-political-security-body-as-ties-with-china-grow
Saudi Arabia and Syria agree to reopen their embassies after 11 years: Saudis take another step away from the US - The Rio Times
riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/new-multipolar-world-order/saudi-arabia-and-syria-agree-to-reopen-their-embassies-after-11-years-saudis-take-another-step-away-from-the-us/
Saudi, Iran foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan: Planned meeting comes after Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a deal to restore ties after seven years of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-to-meet-during-ramadan
Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow: Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai ...
reuters.com/world/riyadh-joins-shanghai-cooperation-organization-ties-with-beijing-grow-2023-03-29/
What Saudi Arabia’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation decision means for China’s influence in Middle East
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YOURSAY | Much ado about PM’s Saudi Arabian visit: ‘This is not the first time something like this has taken place.’
malaysiakini.com/news/660350
Saudi Crown Prince touts 'good neighborliness,' strategic ties with China's Xi: Xi says Beijing will make more contributions to promote peace, stability ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/1680022225-saudi-crown-prince-touts-good-neighborliness-strategic-ties-with-china-s-xi
China's Xi calls Saudi crown prince to discuss Mideast peace - Region - World
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/492588/World/Region/China;s-Xi-calls-Saudi-crown-prince-to-discuss-Mid.aspx
Chinas Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks: Chinas Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks
wionews.com/world/chinas-xi-speaks-with-saudi-crown-prince-supports-saudi-iran-talks-576678
Saudi diplomatic notes on PM's trip included meeting with King Salman and Crown Prince, says Zambry
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/28/saudi-diplomatic-notes-on-pm039s-trip-included-meeting-with-king-salman-and-crown-prince-says-zambry
Xi hails Middle East thaw in call with Saudi crown prince: Beijing brokered an agreement between Tehran and Riyadh on March 10 to restore diplomatic ties ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2023/03/28/xi-hails-middle-east-thaw-in-call-with-saudi-crown-prince.html
Saudis confirmed meeting between PM, King Salman and Prince Salman, says Zambry: Foreign minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said two separate diplomatic notes confirmed ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/03/28/saudis-confirmed-meeting-between-pm-king-salman-and-prince-salman-says-zambry/
Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Riyadh-Tehran talks: The president recently helped broker a surprise deal between the Middle East rivals.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/03/28/xi-speaks-with-saudi-crown-prince-supports-riyadh-tehran-talks/
China's Xi speaks with Saudi crown prince, supports Saudi-Iran talks: Xi recently helped broker a surprise deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia ...
en.samakal.com/world/170818743/chinas-xi-speaks-with-saudi-crown-prince-supports-saudiiran-talks
Govt affairs take precedence in Parliament, says Deputy Speaker on rejection of Saudi visit motion
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/28/govt-affairs-take-precedence-in-parliament-says-deputy-speaker-on-rejection-of-saudi-visit-motion
Saudis join Shanghai Cooperation Organization as China bromance blossoms: Russia, China and a number of former Soviet states in Central Asia created the SCO in ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/saudis-join-shanghai-cooperation-organization-china-bromance-blossoms
Perikatan MP files emergency motion to have PM's Saudi trip discussed in Parliament
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/28/perikatan-mp-files-emergency-motion-to-have-pm039s-saudi-trip-discussed-in-parliament
Changing environment is compelling China to raise its global profile: Jacques Attali is president of the Positive Planet, which supports the underprivileged to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Changing-environment-is-compelling-China-to-raise-its-global-profile
Saudi Arabia approves status as Shanghai Cooperation Organization dialogue partner
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/29/Saudi-Arabia-accepts-status-as-Shanghai-Cooperation-Organization-dialogue-partner
Perform umrah only once during Ramadan: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to perform Umrah only once during Ramadan to reduce ...
thedailystar.net/news/world/middle-east/news/perform-umrah-only-once-during-ramadan-3282191
Saudi’s King Salman condemns Quran burning, discusses regional, global partnerships
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/29/Saudi-s-King-Salman-condemns-Quran-burning-discusses-regional-global-partnerships-
Saudi Arabia, UK bolster security cooperation: Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have signed agreements in areas of security and development ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/28/Saudi-Arabia-UK-bolster-security-cooperation
Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers to hold talks during Muslim holy month: Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers to hold talks during Muslim holy month
wionews.com/world/iranian-saudi-foreign-ministers-to-hold-talks-during-muslim-holy-month-576251
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers plan to meet during Ramadan: The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have vowed to meet before the end of the holy month of ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/news/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-plan-meet-during-ramadan-3282041
#KiniNews: PN wants explanation on Anwar's Saudi visit; Opposition should defend PM, says MP
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Saudi Arabia and Iran foreign ministers will meet during Ramadan | Details: Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be moving fast in improving their relations after ...
wionews.com/videos/saudi-arabia-and-iran-foreign-ministers-will-meet-during-ramadan-details-576084
China in Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations: Impact on Israel: Insights from Mordechai Chaziza.
thediplomat.com/2023/03/china-in-iran-saudi-arabia-relations-impact-on-israel/
Wrong to claim Anwar not given proper acknowledgement during Saudi trip, say analysts
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/27/wrong-to-claim-anwar-not-given-proper-acknowledgement-during-saudi-trip-says-analysts
PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia a boost for ties, trade and Islam, says academic: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day official ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/27/pms-visit-to-saudi-arabia-a-boost-for-ties-trade-and-islam-says-academic
Perikatan wants PM to explain Saudi trip in Parliament: KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should address questions by Perikatan Nasional MPs on his recent ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/27/perikatan-wants-pm-to-explain-saudi-trip-in-parliament
Despite China tilt, Saudi Arabia still wants U.S. engagement: TOKYO -- A China-brokered deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/Despite-China-tilt-Saudi-Arabia-still-wants-U.S.-engagement
Saudi, Iranian FMs plan to meet during Ramadan: Riyadh
: The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have vowed to meet before the end of the holy month of Ramadan ...
en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/amp1hwxdcs
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan: This follows the peace deal brokered by China.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/03/27/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-to-meet-during-ramadan/
COMMENT | Why fuss about Anwar's visit? Look at Hadi's claim on Saudi : Could you imagine if Hadi was prime minister?
malaysiakini.com/columns/660346
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Saudi, Iranian FMs plan to meet during Ramadan: Riyadh: The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have vowed to meet before the end of the holy month of Ramadan ...
en.samakal.com/world/170818724/saudi-iranian-fms-plan-to-meet-during-ramadan-riyadh
China: Is its ‘socialist market economy’ era over?: The era of "reform and opening up" in China appears to have ended, say experts.
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-socialist-market-economy-era-over-8524272/
Saudi nod to China opens post-American Gulf era: The fact that Saudi Arabia entered a rapprochement deal with Iran and chose China to broker it came as a ...
asiatimes.com/2023/03/saudi-nod-to-china-opens-post-american-gulf-era/
Saudi Arabia Frees Saad Almadi, U.S. Dual Citizen Jailed for Dissent: Saad Almadi, 72, a Florida resident, was one of several Americans and hundreds of Saudis ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/21/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-us-frees-saad-almadi.html
PN submits emergency motion to discuss impact of Anwar's visit to Saudi: Wan Fayhsal questions whether Malaysian-Saudi ties have gone cold.
malaysiakini.com/news/660151
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Saudi defector fears he is being hunted in London after bounty posted online: Verified Twitter account offers 10,000 Saudi rials for information about ...
middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-defected-colonel-fears-life-he-hunted-online
Saudi Arabia, UAE court China in search for stability with Iran: The Arab Gulf states remain cordial and diplomatic as the United States, Russia ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/saudi-arabia-uae-court-china-search-stability-iran
Saudi Crown Prince discusses Iran rapprochement, strategic relations with China’s Xi
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/28/Saudi-Crown-Prince-discusses-developments-with-Chinese-President-
Saudi Arabia and Syria ‘in talks to restore ties’: Saudi state television reports that the two countries are in talks to resume consular services.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/saudi-arabia-and-syria-in-talks-to-restore-ties
Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets: WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday freed an American citizen, a 72-year-old Florida retiree ...
apnews.com/article/saudi-arabia-tweets-jailed-american-56f6f0e83c308a16ee5140d4290bdedb
Saudi Arabia aims to tap tourism demand with new Riyadh Air: DUBAI -- Saudi Arabia will launch another state-owned airline in early 2025, entering an already ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Saudi-Arabia-aims-to-tap-tourism-demand-with-new-Riyadh-Air
Wisma Putra denies bungling PM's Saudi visit: Saudis also had no issue with the visit coinciding with Ramadan.
malaysiakini.com/news/660305
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COMMENT | Anwar’s wasted Saudi Arabian trip: It’s a puzzle why he did not meet the king or the crown prince.
malaysiakini.com/columns/660220
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Manish Tewari | Can India ever outdo China diplomatically?
deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/250323/manish-tewari-can-india-ever-outdo-china-diplomatically.html
Anwar shouldn’t go to Saudi Arabia without firm appointment - KJ: Saudis may have warned of hectic schedule during Ramadan’s first week.
malaysiakini.com/news/660201
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Party time in China: "The Party Leads All" offers an in-depth perspective on the changes underway under Xi Jinping and how they could affect China in the long ...
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Saudi Arabia, Iran’s foreign ministers agree to meet for talks during Ramadan: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/03/27/Saudi-Arabia-Iran-s-foreign-ministers-agree-to-meet-for-talks-during-Ramadan
Saudi Arabia frees U.S. citizen imprisoned over tweets about crown prince: Saad Almadi, a 72-year-old living in Florida, was arrested in Riyadh in 2021 after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/21/saudi-arabia-saad-almadi-released/
New Saudi tourist visa opens up the country to Gulf expat travellers: In the wake of Qatar World Cup cheap and easy visas are creating opportunities for some ...
middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-countries-cross-border-tourism-spikes
'Sea change': Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman shows new pragmatism with Iran: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman once compared Iran's supreme leader to ...
deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/sea-change-saudi-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-shows-new-pragmatism-with-iran-1203014.html
Saudi Arabia releases dual US-Saudi citizen from prison after he posted critical tweets about the kingdom
cnn.com/2023/03/21/politics/saad-ibrahim-almadi-released-saudi-arabia/
Saudi Arabia says in talks with Syria on resuming consular services: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Syria are in talks on resuming consular services ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1053531-saudi-arabia-says-in-talks-with-syria-on-resuming-consular-services
'Sea change': disruptive Saudi prince shows new pragmatism with Iran: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman once compared Iran's supreme leader ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/sea-change-disruptive-saudi-prince-shows-new-pragmatism-iran
Saudi prince shows new pragmatism with Iran: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman once compared Iran's supreme leader to Hitler ...
en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/vn7te36ldu
How China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal is good news for India — and the world: India’s relations in West Asia have their own independent standing ...
firstpost.com/opinion/how-china-brokered-saudi-iran-deal-is-good-news-for-india-and-the-world-12344642.html
Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets: Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-65022370
72-Year-Old U.S.-Saudi Citizen Released from Saudi Prison: A U.S.-Saudi citizen sentenced to 19 years in prison in Saudi Arabia over his tweets critical of the ...
democracynow.org/2023/3/22/headlines/72_year_old_us_saudi_citizen_released_from_saudi_prison
Saudi says in talks with Syria to re-establish ties | Riyadh mending rifts with regional rivals
wionews.com/videos/saudi-says-in-talks-with-syria-to-re-establish-ties-riyadh-mending-rifts-with-regional-rivals-575233
Saudi Arabia poised to bring Syria’s Assad in from the cold: Saudi Arabia and Syria are discussing restoring diplomatic ties in what would be the most ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/saudi-arabia-poised-to-bring-syrias-assad-in-from-the-cold-s8klwj6tj
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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says: The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-65010185
Saudi Arabia releases American imprisoned for tweets on crown prince, but travel ban remains
axios.com/2023/03/22/saudi-arabia-american-saad-ibrahim-almadi-prison-tweets
Saudi Arabia releases US national Almadi from prison, says son: Saudi authorities released on Tuesday a U.S. citizen jailed for 19 years for posting criticism of ...
reuters.com/world/saudi-arabia-releases-us-national-prison-says-son-2023-03-21/
Iran's Raisi 'welcomes' invitation to visit Saudi Arabia following reconciliation deal
france24.com/en/middle-east/20230319-iran-s-raisi-welcomes-invitation-to-visit-saudi-arabia-following-reconciliation-deal
Saudi Arabia’s Humiliation Is Iran’s Big Prize: Don’t expect Tehran to give up the means of imposing more insult and injury upon Riyadh.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-03-21/saudi-arabia-s-humiliation-is-iran-s-big-prize-in-deal-brokered-by-china
Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia as China’s top oil supplier: Chinese imports of Russian oil rise by nearly one-quarter from same period in 2022.
aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/20/russia-overtakes-saudi-arabia-as-chinas-top-oil-supplier
Saudi Arabia Frees American Imprisoned Over Critical Tweets: Saudi Arabia had sentenced Saad al Madi last year to 16 years in prison, saying his critical tweets ...
time.com/6264731/saudi-arabia-frees-american-tweets/
Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets: WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday freed a 72-year-old American citizen it had imprisoned for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-21/urgent-saudi-arabia-frees-american-imprisoned-over-critical-tweets
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