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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
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Neom: can Saudi Arabia sell its futuristic city to Western visitors?
In The Spotlight Social media influencers' attempts to promote life in Saudi Arabia's purpose-built desert city have had a mixed reception
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1300 Hajj pilgrims died in scorching Saudi heat
Speed Read The faithful faced extreme temperatures at Islamic holy sites in 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Did Saudi summit move the dial on Ukraine-Russia peace deal?
Today's Big Question Presence of China ‘signals possible shifts’ from Moscow’s most important ally
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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
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