Some 40 countries that have largely remained on the sidelines of the war were invited to talks this weekend in Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine redoubles international efforts to isolate Moscow.
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Saudi Arabia Will Host Talks About Ukraine’s Peace Plan, Diplomats Say
Envoys from nations including the United States, Brazil, China and India have been invited, but it was not clear who would attend, the diplomats said.
Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Deal
The president sent Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on the latest diplomatic mission seeking to forge ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
How Russia’s Allies May React to Prigozhin’s Mutiny Against Putin
Leaders from Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, among others, expressed support for Vladimir Putin in the face of the Wagner uprising. But concerns may linger, analysts say.
Saudi Arabia Wants Tourists. It Didn’t Expect Christians.
In a fluid new age for the conservative Islamic kingdom, evangelicals have become some of its most enthusiastic visitors.
How Hopes of a Better Life Ended on a Migrant Ship Off Greece
About two dozen of those on the fishing vessel that capsized off Greece came from Bandli, a community in northeastern Pakistan with a long history of young men chasing a brighter future abroad.
A Saudi-China Business Conference Underscores Strengthening Ties
The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States.
From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations.
Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps Biden Effort to Rebuild Ties
Biden aides are closely watching Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s overtures to China, his attitude toward Israel and his balancing act with Russia and Ukraine.
What Is the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund?
The secretive $700 billion investment fund has set its sights on tourism, job creation, private equity and, now, golf.