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Will lingering obstacles derail a Saudi-Israeli pact?

By Robbie COREY-BOULET RIYADH, Sept 26, 2023 (AFP) - Recent bullish statements by Saudi and Israeli leaders have fuelled speculation…

Saudi envoy seeks to reassure Palestinians amid Israel talks

By Hossam EZZEDINE with Rosie SCAMMELL in Jerusalem RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories, Sept 26, 2023 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday…

URGENT: Brent oil jumps above $90 for first time since November

The price of Brent oil rose above $90 per barrel for the first time since November on Tuesday as Saudi…

Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Mecca

RIYADH, Aug 23, 2023 (AFP) - Fierce storms closed schools Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's Mecca region, home to Islam's the…

Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: HRW

LONDON, Aug 21, 2023 (AFP) - Saudi border guards fired "like rain" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the…

Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks

RIYADH, Aug 5, 2023 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia is hosting talks on the Ukraine war on Saturday in the latest…

Saudi summons Swedish diplomat over Koran protests

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia said late Thursday it was summoning a Swedish diplomat to denounce the issuing…

Saudi summons Swedish ambassador over Koran burning

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has summoned Sweden's ambassador to denounce a Koran burning outside a Stockholm mosque that…

Guard, gunman dead in shooting at US consulate in Saudi

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 29, 2023 (AFP) -- Saudi authorities were investigating Thursday after an assailant and a security guard…

With millions in need, Saudi announces Sudan aid funding conference

KHARTOUM, Sudan -- Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced an international conference next week to gather aid pledges for war-ravaged Sudan,…

Saudi Arabia slashes output further to boost oil price

VIENNA, June 4, 2023 (AFP) - Riyadh on Sunday announced a fresh oil output cut following a meeting of major…

Saudi population up by a third since 2010: census

RIYADH, May 31, 2023 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's population has grown by more than one third since 2010, and a…

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