Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia gets a big week in international diplomacy
The Russia-US talks on Ukraine and Arab summit on Gaza place the Gulf kingdom front and centre in world affairs
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian crown prince tries to rally Arab leaders to counter Trump’s Gaza plan
Mohammed Bin Salman is expected to host counterparts from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in Riyadh on Friday to discuss the proposal
US objects to calling out ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine
Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for war
Ukraine should not have ‘started’ war with Russia, Donald Trump says
President dismisses Kyiv’s concerns about being excluded from US-Russia talks held in Riyadh
US sees ‘incredible opportunities’ to work with Russia if its war on Ukraine ends
Kyiv warns against ‘ultimatums’ as US and Russia relaunch contacts with talks in Saudi Arabia
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weapons
Saudi Arabia set to host mini-summit to discuss Trump’s proposal to deport Gazans
Aim is to formulate plan before full meeting of 22-member Arab League
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks on ending Ukraine war
Trump officials' meeting with Russians in Riyadh set for Tuesday
‘We will not accept any agreement that is adopted without us’: Ukraine resolute as US and Russia seek to end war without its say
European leaders to hold an emergency summit on Ukraine on Monday in Paris
Chinese foreign minister to meet Martin and Harris tomorrow
Wang Yi will travel to Dublin after telling summit European countries must have role in Ukraine talks
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in Gaza
Donald Trump’s first 16 days: Pardons, 956 immigration arrests and everything he’s done so far
From gender to Gaza, climate policy to USAID, the start of Trump’s second term as seen a deluge of orders and pronouncements overturning what has gone before
Netanyahu returns to a different White House, and a less patient president
The Israel leader hopes to return from Washington with significant achievements on two fronts
Ireland and the EU need to forge a relationship with the Global South
Worldview: We need to forge a a rational, interest-based response to America First
Steve Witkoff visits Jerusalem to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire
Trump’s Middle East envoy held prior talks in Saudi Arabia over US president’s plan for region
From Gaza to Iran, Trump makes moves to reshape the Middle East
Palestinians have cause for increased concern
New prime minister pledges ‘construction of the new Lebanon ... rooted in justice, security, progress and opportunities’
Nawaf Salam seen as a man of change who could secure reforms required for the country to access $20bn in international funds to rebuild its shattered economy and war-ravaged regions
Saudi Arabia calls for end to sanctions on Syria after Riyadh meetings
Regional and western ministers along with senior diplomats pursue ways to advance country’s recovery
Mauricio Pochettino picks combustible player for questionable US experiment
Deserted Saudi stadium; Mikel Arteta talking balls; and Alex Ferguson’s son on players being picked to play against their dads
German Christmas market attack: Five dead, including child (9), as details of alleged perpetrator emerge
Police identify driver in car-ramming incident that killed five and injured 200 as a Saudi doctor who has lived in Germany since 2006
Is there anything good about the 2034 World Cup going to Saudi Arabia?
The magic of a winter World Cup can brighten the darkest days of the season in this part of the world
The Irish Times view on Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: sportswashing in the desert
That this decision has happened so easily is a dispiriting sign of the Saudis’ increasing hold over world sport
Saudi Arabia confirmed as host for the 2034 World Cup
News confirms outcome expected for more than a year since Fifa expedited its bidding process for the 2034 event
Lily Agg unsurprised by lack of Fifa engagement over Saudi deal
Midfielder is one of five Republic of Ireland players to have signed letter objecting to sponsorship deal
Explainer: 10 takeaways from Cop 29, a collective failure
Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required
Deal reached at Cop29 but developing countries say it is not enough to avoid climate catastrophe
Campaigners decry influence of Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and looming Donald Trump presidency
Cop29: UAE urges Saudi Arabia and others to honour fossil fuels pledge amid continuing impasse
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
Muslim-Arab summit demands Israel take steps to end Gaza and Lebanon conflicts
Saudi crown prince opens major Riyadh gathering by demanding Israel immediately cease ‘military aggression’ and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Neom, Saudi Arabia’s new city for ex-pats, is steeped in the blood of thousands of dead workers
The luxury desert city was built by a jackboot regime using the labour of ‘trapped slaves’
Qatar emir criticises ‘double standard’ on Gaza and Ukraine
EU and Gulf leaders discuss conflicts in Middle East and Ukraine during ‘first of its kind’ meeting
Fifa is ‘ignoring human rights report’ into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid
Lawyers say Fifa is ‘dealing with the devil’ with Saudi bid
Saudi Arabia fails in bid to get seat on top UN human rights body
Relaxations of social and cultural restrictions under crown prince Mohamed bin Salman have not ended rights abuses in the kingdom
Iran foreign minister travels to Gulf nations to discuss regional tensions
Abbas Araqchi warns Gulf states not to allow use of their airspace or US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates in the event of an Israeli attack against Tehran
Saudi Arabia’s investment fund takes stake in Brown Thomas and Arnotts owner
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will hold 40% of company behind well known department stores
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