Saudi Arabia
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The unauthorised pilgrims sneaking into Mecca
In the Spotlight Saudi authorities are warning of heavy fines for those caught travelling to the holy city this month without a permit
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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US, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel
Speed Read The historic pact would offer the Saudis security guarantees and could reshape the Middle East
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What solutions for Gaza have the international community put forward?
Today's Big Question Demilitarised zone and transforming Gaza into a rich waterfront property empire are among more outlandish ideas
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of the death penalty
Pros and cons Despite global progress towards abolition, public opinion remains divided as executions increase
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Who are the Houthi rebels in Yemen?
In Depth Latest US-UK strikes against Houthi rebels send 'clearest possible message' that they must stop Red Sea attacks
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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FIFA is embroiled in back-to-back controversies around the World Cup
Under The Radar The controversial selection of the 2030 hosts puts Saudia Arabia in a prime position for 2034
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup: glitz, glamour and 'grimly inevitable'
Talking Point Critics claim country is guilty of sportswashing as it stands unopposed to host tournament
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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A deal that could change the face of Middle East politics
Under the radar Saudi Arabia has signalled it may be ready to normalise ties with Israel as part of a US-brokered deal
By The Week Staff Published
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Why is the UK pushing Germany on fighter jets for Saudi Arabia?
Today's big question Berlin has opposed the sale of weapons to Riyadh on humanitarian grounds
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants ‘killed by Saudi border guards’, says human rights group
Speed Read Human Rights Watch believes if killings were ordered by government it would constitute a crime against humanity
By The Week Staff Published
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What price should the US pay for an Israel-Saudi Arabia peace pact?
Today's Big Question Both countries seek security guarantees from the Biden administration
By Joel Mathis Published
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Why is Saudi Arabia so keen on hosting a Ukrainian peace summit?
Today's Big Question The kingdom is looking beyond Ukraine and Russia, hoping to flex some international muscle of its own
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Saudi Arabia's big sports bet
Speed Read The recent PGA-LIV Golf merger is just the tip of this oil-funded iceberg
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Football, F1, golf, boxing: are the Saudis taking over?
Talking Point Huge salaries are drawing players to Saudi as kingdom seeks ‘reputational gains’
By The Week Staff Published
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