The Irish Times

Messi is now the face of another oppressive Middle Eastern monarchy

The Argentinian was unveiled as the latest tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia

Thu May 12 2022 - 16:39

The Irish Times view on Turkey’s problems: president is focused on re-election

Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to improve his chances of winning with a reset of foreign policy

Mon May 02 2022 - 20:00

Erdogan’s embrace of Saudi prince signals end of dispute over Khashoggi murder

Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia part of drive by Ankara to repair damaged ties with Riyadh

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 17:51

Erdogan says visit to Saudi Arabia will herald new era in ties

Turkish president seeks to repair relations with Gulf states in bid to boost ailing economy

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 21:21

Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia in bid to mend ties

Countries have been at odds since murder of Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 20:57

Why did Jeffrey Epstein buy one of the best cellos in the world?

The powerful sexual predator took many secrets with him, including one prized cello

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 10:57

Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume talks on Thursday, report says

Security officials to discuss diplomatic relations and Yemen after seven-month break

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 17:49

Both sides in Yemen’s war are committing war crimes, says report

The UN estimates the death toll in the Yemeni war at 377,000

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 17:57

Yemen’s exiled president resigns as truce signals possible end to war

Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi hands over power to council with aim of starting negotiations

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 18:23

Turkish court suspends trial of 26 Saudis accused of killing Jamal Khashoggi

Case transferred to Saudi Arabia despite warnings move would lead to cover-up

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 10:13

US to urge Israel, Morocco and Algeria to join sanctions against Russia

Blinken’s visit will also take in West Bank and will discuss regional issues and oil

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 15:50

US confirms delivery of Patriot anti-missile systems to Saudi Arabia

Systems will be used to counter Yemeni rebel rocket and drone attacks on oil infrastructure

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:38

The Ukraine war is not about democracy versus autocracy

Joe Biden likely to need help of some very illiberal states to prevail against Russia

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:29

Eddie Howe ‘doesn’t feel qualified’ to speak on Newcastle’s Saudi ownership

Manager says he is educating himself about it but believes he should focus on football

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 14:45

Johnson defends Saudi trip in pursuit of broad anti-Putin bloc

PM mounts rearguard action despite execution of 81 people in kingdom last weekend

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 19:08

The Irish Times view on Western relations with Riyadh: the blood in Saudi barrels

British prime minister Boris Johnson is travelling cap-in-hand to a state that murdered 81 people at the weekend

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 17:12

Thousands in UK sign up to accept Ukrainian refugees as scheme goes live

Gove criticised for ‘DIY asylum scheme’ requiring names and six-month minimum stay

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 20:10

Ken Early: Newcastle poised for their own stint as Carmela Soprano FC

Eddie Howe, manager of club owned by Saudi fund, refuses to comment on mass executions

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 06:00

There’s a lesson here for all of English football as Abramovich era unravels

Two English Premier League clubs are owned by nation state governments

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 11:07

Erdogan visit to Dubai Expo 2020 ends decade of estrangement

Turkish president signs 13 co-operation deals on issues including joint defence industries

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 18:25

Progress for Saudi women is uneven, despite cultural changes and more jobs

Despite reforms, women must still get permission from men to enter into marriages and make key decisions

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 16:07

Saudi crown prince seeks to normalise relations with Gulf rulers

Mohammed bin Salman meets other Arab leaders ahead of Riyadh summit next week

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 16:01

France frees Saudi man mistakenly held over Khashoggi killing

Detained man had been visiting Paris with a friend and held a valid visa for France

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 10:09

Suspect in killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi arrested in Paris

Former royal guard Khaled Aedh Al-Otaibi detained at Roissy airport as he prepared to board flight

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 18:32

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060

Country to tackle climate change while ensuring oil market stability says Mohammed bin Salman

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 15:05

Saudi Arabia in ‘serious’ talks with Iran about repairing relations

Talks between rivals reflect tentative de-escalation in Middle East in wake of Joe Biden’s election

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 15:54

Newcastle confirm Steve Bruce to be in charge against Tottenham

Bruce will be in the dugout on Sunday in what will be his 1,000th game as a manager

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 15:01

Newcastle fans, how do you feel about torture and murder?

Newcastle fans speak of suffering but what about actual suffering in Saudi Arabia?

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 11:38

Newcastle takeover: Infuriating tracksuit vendor v blood-stained dictatorship?

Walk arm-in-arm with the Saudi state and football’s faux morality simply collapses

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 11:10

Newcastle United confirm €350m Saudi-backed takeover to end Mike Ashley era

Strong backlash from human rights groups after controversial deal goes through

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:37

Israeli spyware maker in spotlight amid reports of wide abuses

NSO denies its software has been used to target journalists and dissidents across world

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 15:29

Saudi Arabia accused of torture of high-profile political detainees

Human Rights Watch report cites prison guards who described ‘harrowing scenes’

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 16:55

Saudi Arabia and Houthis close in on terms for a ceasefire in Yemen

Houthis seek lifting of blockades on ports, airport in exchange for talks on nationwide truce

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 18:57

Suspects in alleged plot to destabilise Jordan set to face trial

Charges for ex-finance minister and minor ruling family member include inciting sedition

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 19:24