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Golf May Never Be the Same After Stunning Merger
PGA Chief's About-Face
Came in Secret Meeting
the rundown
Jun 7, 2023 10:25 AM CDT

PGA Chief's About-Face Came in Secret Meeting

Jay Monahan once reviled the Saudi LIV tour, but he then agreed to a stunning merger

(Newser) - A lot of words are being thrown around to describe what happened in the world of golf on Tuesday: Shocking, stunning, hypocritical (from the critics), to name a few. One thing clear, though, is that "Tuesday was unlike any other [day] in golf history," writes Brendan Quinn at...

This Move by Saudi Arabia Could Mean Higher Gas Prices
Saudis Looking to
Jack Gas Prices
Jun 5, 2023 2:20 AM CDT

Saudis Looking to Jack Gas Prices

Amid slumping prices, Riyadh will slash oil supply

(Newser) - Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push oil higher, the AP reports. The Saudi cut...

First Saudi Woman Is Headed to Space in Very Pricey Trip

Along with a record-holding NASA astronaut on a very expensive private SpaceX flight

(Newser) - Saudi Arabia’s first astronauts in decades rocketed toward the International Space Station on a chartered multimillion-dollar flight Sunday. SpaceX launched the ticket-holding crew, led by a retired NASA astronaut now working for the company that arranged the trip. Also on board, per the AP : a US businessman who now...

This Handshake Offers Hope in 9-Year War

Saudi officials visit Yemen’s capital for talks with rebels

(Newser) - Saudi officials were in Yemen's capital Sunday for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen’s nine-year conflict, officials said. Saudi Arabia’s delegation, chaired by the kingdom’s ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber, will hold talks...

China Pushes Past US to Broker Mideast Peace Deal
Mideast Deal Brokered
by China Leaves US Out
analysis
Mar 11, 2023 5:30 PM CST

Mideast Deal Brokered by China Leaves US Out

Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement indicates nations want to negotiate without American help

(Newser) - The agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume relations, a deal mediated by China, appears to be a watershed moment in the Middle East, realigning alliances that have dominated diplomacy for decades while—at least for now—leaving the US out. The pact indicates that nations in the region...

Gitmo Detainee Mentioned in Pre-9/11 Memo Returned to Saudi Arabia

Ghassan al-Sharbi was held for more than 20 years without trial

(Newser) - The inmate population at Guantanamo Bay now stands at 31—down from 35 a few weeks ago—with the repatriation of a 48-year-old Saudi prisoner. Ghassan al-Sharbi was held at the base in Cuba for more than 20 years without trial. Al-Sharbi, who allegedly traveled to Afghanistan in August 2001...

9/11 Families: 2023 Masters Will Be a 'Slap in the Face'

Tournament to welcome golfers from Saudi-backed LIV league

(Newser) - Families of victims and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are planning to protest at the Masters this spring in response to Augusta National Golf Club's decision to allow golfers from the Saudi-backed LIV league to participate. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced Tuesday that qualified golfers from both...

Judge's Move Likely Marks End of Efforts to Hold MBS Accountable

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi crown prince in journalist's murder

(Newser) - The move Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee feared has come to pass: A US district court judge on Tuesday dismissed her lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's crown prince in the murder of the Washington Post journalist. Judge John Bates said he felt "uneasiness" in the decision, but had essentially no...

Saudi Arabia Has Resumed Executing Drug Offenders

17 have been beheaded in the space of 2 weeks

(Newser) - After a 21-month hiatus on executing people for drug offenses, Saudi Arabia appears to be trying to make up for lost time. The United Nations says the kingdom has executed 17 people for drug and contraband offenses over the past two weeks, including four Syrians, three Pakistanis, three Jordanians, and...

It May Be the Biggest Upset in World Cup History

Saudi Arabia stuns Argentina and Lionel Messi

(Newser) - Sportswriters are running out of superlatives to describe Saudi Arabia's upset victory over powerhouse Argentina in the World Cup on Tuesday. CNBC calls the 2-1 win by the Saudis "one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history." The New York Times sees the loss for Argentina'...

American: I Was Arrested for Saying I'm a Hostage Victim

Carly Morris of California claims loss of freedom under Saudi Arabia's guardianship laws

(Newser) - A California woman turned to Twitter to warn women against visiting Saudi Arabia, where she said she and her 8-year-old daughter had been held against their will for three years, only to be briefly detained by Saudi authorities. Carly Morris was summoned to a police station in the city of...

Report: Saudis Warn of 'Imminent' Attack by Iran

US is 'concerned about the threat picture'

(Newser) - Relations between Saudi Arabia and the US have cooled since the OPEC+ alliance decided to cut oil production last month—but the US is still concerned about potential Iranian attacks on the kingdom. The Wall Street Journal , citing US and Saudi officials, reports that the Saudis have shared intelligence with...

US Military Really Didn't Want You to Know What's in New Washington Post Investigation

Report suggests there's basically no oversight for retired personnel who work for foreign powers

(Newser) - The Washington Post has unveiled a major three-part investigation of retired US military personnel who work for foreign militaries, including for some countries "known for human rights abuses and political repression." The report contains a lot of information the government tried to keep secret, and it only came...

The Saudis Appear to Be Betting on Trump
The Saudis Appear
to Be Betting on Trump
THE RUNDOWN
Oct 13, 2022 5:25 PM CDT

The Saudis Appear to Be Betting on Trump

Move to cut oil supply could be taken as a 'humiliation' for Biden ahead of midterms

(Newser) - Saudi Arabia claims the decision by the Saudi-led alliance of oil-exporting countries to slash oil production , which means driving up prices and boosting Russia's coffers amid its war in Ukraine, is a purely economic move. But onlookers say there's an ulterior motive—specifically, a plan to get former...

Biden Says There Will Be 'Consequences' for Saudis

Saudi-led alliance accused of aiding Russia by cutting oil production

(Newser) - President Biden said Tuesday there will be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis. Biden suggested he would soon take action, as aides announced that the administration is reevaluating its...

Crown Prince's New Job Could Give Him Immunity in Khashoggi Killing

Mohammed bin Salman appointed prime minister by royal decree

(Newser) - Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed prime minister on Tuesday by royal decree, the AP reports. The crown prince, who is heir to the throne held by King Salman, already wields wide powers and is seen as the kingdom's day-to-day leader. The royal decree...

Gulf Nations Tell Netflix to Remove 'Offensive Content'

Request involves programs that 'contradict Islamic and societal values'

(Newser) - Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove "offensive content" on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show gays and lesbians, per the AP. A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs "contradict...

Saudi Woman Sentenced to 34 Years Over Twitter Use

Salma al-Shehab retweeted posts from activists

(Newser) - In December 2020, Salma al-Shehab took a break from her studies at a university in England and returned to Saudi Arabia. She was arrested in connection with her use of Twitter and sentenced to three years in prison, which an appeals court has now increased to 34 years, to be...

Aramco Rides Higher Oil Prices to Nearly $88B in 2022 Earnings
Saudi Oil Profits Jump 90%
Aug 15, 2022 5:52 PM CDT

Saudi Oil Profits Jump 90%

Big quarter means government is more flush with cash

(Newser) - Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion. The increase is a boon for the kingdom and the crown prince's spending power as people around the world pay...

Ex-Twitter Employee Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia

Prosecutors said Ahmad Abouammo was paid to look up info on kingdom's critics

(Newser) - A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom’s government in a spy case that spanned from Silicon Valley to the Middle East. Ahmad Abouammo, a US citizen...

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