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Exclusive-UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation
RIYADH - Restoring the world's degraded land and holding back its deserts will require at least $2.6 trillion in investment by the end of...
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Explainer-How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
WASHINGTON -White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a...
May 19, 20243 min read


In Israel, Blinken set to push Netanyahu for sustained aid into Gaza
TEL AVIV -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, pushing to get more aid into...
May 1, 20243 min read


Blinken, Saudi crown prince discuss achieving peace, security in Gaza, US says
RIYADH - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday in Riyadh, where they...
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war
RIYADH -French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he joined U.S....
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
RIYADH - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday only the United States could stop Israel attacking the border city of Rafah...
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Saudi crown prince meets Pakistani premier, stresses India-Pakistan dialogue
ISLAMABAD - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between arch-rivals...
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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