Clashing reports about the meeting, which would be the first between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders, show how far apart the two countries remain.
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Netanyahu Meets With Saudi Crown Prince
The visit on Sunday night was the first known meeting between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders.
G20 Summit Closes With Little Progress and Big Gaps Between Trump and Allies
World leaders committed to some efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but the meeting illustrated the difficulty of carrying out an agenda when the United States is indifferent or hostile to many goals.
At G-20, Saudi Arabia and Human Rights Activists Fight Over Kingdom’s Image
As the summit’s host, the kingdom hopes to showcase its advances, while critics see an opportunity to pounce. But the virtual event will have a lower profile.
Toronto Police to Pay $12.5 Million to Protesters Arrested During 2010 G-20 Summit
Brutal police tactics during the global meeting shocked many Canadians, led to 1,100 arrests and were found unlawful.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Had Been Lying Low. That’s Over.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seemed to be keeping a low profile. Then he detained senior members of the royal family and started an oil price war.
Finance Ministers Grapple Over Economic Threat of Climate Change
The United States, under pressure from Europe, agreed to include a climate reference in an official G20 statement.
Under U.S. Pressure, South Korea Stays in Intelligence Pact With Japan
South Korea’s decision, days after the Trump administration broke off talks over the cost of American troops there, suggested it wanted to halt worsening of relations with Japan and the United States.
S&P and Dow Follow Global Markets Higher, as Investors Take Heart in Trade Thaw
A resumption of negotiations between Washington and Beijing lifted markets. Still, many doubt the two sides can reach a deal anytime soon.
E.U. Signs Trade Deal With Vietnam
The deal underscores the European Union’s commitment to free trade in the face of rising trade tensions and protectionism around the world.