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Prehistoric Jericho site voted onto UNESCO World Heritage List

Prehistoric ruins outside the ancient West Bank city of Jericho have been given UNESCO World Heritage status after a vote of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh. The UN agency says Tell al-Sultan was home to a permanent settlement by the 9th or 8th millennium BC. But the decision has…

France 24

Kyiv, Lviv in Ukraine on UNESCO’s 'in danger' list

UNESCO, the UN's cultural organisation, has put Ukraine’s two cities Kyiv and Lviv on its ‘in danger’ list. The reason behind this is that these cities are at risk from Russian invasion. The news was announced this Friday and the decision was taken at UNESCO's annual world heritage committee meeting…

The Times of India

Yemen’s Houthis heading to Riyadh for ceasefire talks with Saudi Arabia

The Omani-mediated talks in the Saudi capital increase chances of a Saudi-Houthi deal.

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Israeli Officials Make First Public Appearance In Riyadh

An Israeli delegation attended a meeting of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Riyadh

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Saudi ‘Clasico’ drama shows promise but Pro League still work in progress

Al-Hilal’s 4-3 win over Al-Ittihad proved the big-money strategy is working, though doubts remain over attendances and depth

The Guardian - UK

First-ever Official Israeli Delegation Arrives In Saudi Arabia

An official Israeli delegation arrived for the first time in Saudi Arabia for a UNESCO meeting

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Tyson Fury urged to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ‘disturbing’ human rights record

Fury will follow Anthony Joshua in boxing in Saudi and described the state as a ‘sporting powerhouse’ on Thursday.

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Tyson Fury considering octagon clash after facing Francis Ngannou in Riyadh bout

Fury has faced plenty of scrutiny since his fight with the former UFC world heavyweight champion was announced.

The Independent UK

Kushner Urges Trump To Support Saudi-Israel Deal

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham also conveyed the message to the former U.S. president about adding Riyadh to the Abraham Accords.

Zenger

Palestinians Wonder Where Saudi Peace Train Will Take Them

A Palestinian Authority delegation departed for Riyadh hoping to influence efforts to deliver an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement.

Zenger

Chinese lifter Jiang Huihua breaks Mirabai Chanu's world record

NEW DELHI: Chinese weightlifter Jiang Huihua set a new world record in the women's 49kg clean and jerk category at the World Championships in Riyadh. She lifted an impressive 120kg, surpassing the previous record of 119kg held by India's Mirabai Chanu, which was set at the 2021 Asian Championships.

The Times of India

Weightlifting World Championships: Mirabai Chanu withdraws, Shubham Todkar finishes 3rd in 61kg Group D

RIYADH: Making his debut at the World Championships, Indian weightlifter Shubham Todkar finished third in Group D of the men's 61kg event here.

The Times of India

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh

The Iranian embassy reopened in June, and the ambassador is expected to be fully situated there within days.

Al Jazeera

Germany and US trained Saudi forces accused of killing Yemen migrants

Training given despite growing concern over scale of human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Funding Offer To PA Seen As Step Toward Normalization With Israel

Riyadh has proposed resuming financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority, say Saudi and former Palestinian officials.

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Israeli Gaming Team Hosted In Riyadh ‘like Kings’

The FIFA-sponsored e-football event came as U.S.-brokered talks are underway in an effort to forge a normalization agreement

The Hindu

‘Immensely honoured’ Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Roberto Mancini appointed new Saudi Arabia coach on a reported $25M/yr deal. He'll lead team to potential World Cup qualification. Mancini won Euro 2020 with Italy, Premier League with Man City, and 3 Serie A titles with Inter Milan. He'll arrive in Riyadh Mon for media presentation, 1st match…

The Guardian - UK

Pegula expresses doubts as WTA considers moving Finals to Saudi Arabia

Jessica Pegula said she wants to see ‘the pros outweigh the cons’ but Ons Jabeur gives her support to the idea of playing in Riyadh

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The Independent UK

9 of the best things to do in Saudi Arabia

From craters worth exploring to vast skyscrapers, there’s plenty to fill your time in this Middle East kingdom

Fortune

The CEO of Saudi Arabia's new $30 billion airline is helping transform the country into a tourist hotspot

Saudi Arabia is building a new airline, Riyadh Air, as part of an effort to turn the country into a tourist hotspot.

Zenger

The Democratic Party And Riyadh’s Normalization Demands

Nearly a year has passed since the Saudis first put their demands forward.

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First-ever Envoy To PA And Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia appointed its first non-resident envoy to the Palestinian Authority, who will act as general consul in Jerusalem.

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Riyadh Seeks To Reboot Temple Mount Status Quo With Peace Deal

According to the Gulf sources, the Saudis are conditioning normalization with progress on the Palestinian front

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not a fad’: the truth behind Saudi Arabia’s dizzying investment in sport

From the star-studded Pro League to golf, F1 and cricket, the kingdom’s strategy is as cynically ambitious as it is controversial

The Hindu

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement

While the United States, Saudi Arabia and Israel may converge at the proposed reconciliation, their respective motives differ

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