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In a tense escalation, suspected Iranian drones have reportedly targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh, sparking immediate safety measures across the region. Daily Express :: News Feed
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Ras Tanura’s Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia engulfed by fire after ‘Iranian drone strike’
The refinery has halted all operation following a reported drone strike in the area. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UAE pulls military forces out of Yemen following tensions with Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates said early Saturday it had withdrawn all its troops from Yemen, after escalating tensions in the war-torn country that pitted the UAE against fellow Gulf powerhouse Saudi Arabia. CBC | World News
Read More »Comedians performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival called out for ‘whitewashing’ country’s regime
Some of the world’s biggest comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Pete Davidson and Kevin Hart, are performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival — but not everyone is laughing. Some other comics and the non-profit group Human Rights Watch, have criticized those performing, noting the country’s record of human rights abuses. CBC | World News
Read More »Jack Draper set for mega Saudi Arabia payday as Six Kings Slam line-up confirmed
Jack Draper is guaranteed a huge prize money haul when he heads to the Middle East. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Saudi Arabia executing foreigners, drug offenders at record pace: Amnesty
Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said Monday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom’s use of the death penalty in non-violent drug cases. CBC | World News
Read More »Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj under scorching sun in Saudi Arabia
Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims clambered up rocks and nestled between boulders on Thursday as they embarked on a day of worship under a scorching sun at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia. CBC | World News
Read More »Saudi Arabia is opening up its economy and its society. Why has Canada been so slow to capitalize on that?
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Read More »Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia. Here’s what to expect
U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first big international trip of his second term. CBC’s Chris Brown is in Riyadh and breaks down what you need to know about the visit. CBC | World News
Read More »Darts moving to Saudi Arabia ‘makes sense’ as Luke Littler and co. left on red alert
Talk of Saudi Arabia involving itself in the sport has cranked up in recent months. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
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