Category: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Gets Closer to China While Moving Away From US: Gregory Copley

December 21, 2022
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With the growing closeness between China and Saudi Arabia, the U.S. sees the deterioration in its relationship with the Gulf country, according to Gregory Copley, President of the International Strategic Studies Association. “It is the most significant setback which the United States and the West has seen since perhaps the middle of the Cold War…

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Saudi Arabia Gets Closer to China While Moving Away From US: Expert

December 21, 2022
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With the growing closeness between China and Saudi Arabia, the U.S. sees the deterioration in its relationship with the Gulf country, according to Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association. “It is the most significant setback which the United States and the West has seen since perhaps the middle of the Cold War…

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Xi’s Saudi Summit and the United States’ Weakening Global Position

December 19, 2022
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Commentary In international relations, appearances are key. The enormous difference between the lavish welcome and fruitful trip of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia versus U.S. President Joe Biden’s unsuccessful July visit to Riyadh is therefore not inconsequential. Quite the opposite. It is indicative of the fundamentally shifting nature of geopolitics and a U.S. administration…

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White House Denies Saudi Arabia Helped Mediate Brittney Griner’s Release

December 9, 2022
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The Biden administration has said that the release of WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony was negotiated only between the United States and Russia and there was no involvement from Saudi Arabia. Griner, 32, was released by Russian authorities in a prisoner swap on Dec. 8, which saw her exchanged for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout,…

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5 States Now Bar TikTok from Government Devices

December 8, 2022
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Five U.S. states are saying “no” to TikTok, on top of lawsuits and restrictions on the Chinese-owned app from around the globe. A nationwide loosening of public health rules in China takes place, while certain risks still linger. The U.S. ambassador to China is appealing to American citizens living in China: stock up on food…

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House Oversight’s Incoming Chairman Launches Probe of Biden Energy Deal with Saudis

December 4, 2022
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Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the incoming chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced Sunday a “broad probe into President [Joe] Biden’s energy crisis that is harming the pocketbooks of Americans,” with particular emphasis on the Chief Executive’s “secret deal” with Saudi Arabia. “Since Day One in office, President Biden has waged war…

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House Republicans to Probe Biden Energy Deal With Saudis: Comer

December 4, 2022
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Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the likely incoming chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced on Dec. 4 a “broad probe into President [Joe] Biden’s energy crisis that is harming the pocketbooks of Americans,” with particular emphasis on the president’s “secret deal” with Saudi Arabia. “Since Day One in office, President Biden has…

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Mexico Beats Saudi Arabia 2–1 but Falls Short at World Cup

November 30, 2022
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LUSAIL, Qatar—Henry Martin and Luis Chaves each scored in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup, but the 2–1 victory Wednesday night over Saudi Arabia was not enough. Because of Argentina’s 2–0 victory over Poland in a simultaneous match, Mexico failed to advance out of its group for the first time since…

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Lewandowski Scores at World Cup, Poland Beats Saudis 2–0

November 26, 2022
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2–0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed…

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South Korean President Seeks Stronger Ties With Saudi Arabia on Energy, Defense

November 22, 2022
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The president of South Korea on Monday reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia in energy, defense, and infrastructure, following his meeting with the country’s crown prince the previous week. President Yoon Suk-yeol wrote in a letter to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman voicing his government’s support for the country’s economic…

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