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Hundreds of Syrian trucks trapped at Jordanian border

Several hundred trucks bound for the Gulf states have been trapped at the border between Syria and Jordan since early August because of a new Saudi law affecting cargo vehicles apparently aimed at stemming the flow of the drug Captagon.

France 24

Vice blocked an article criticising Saudi Arabia. This is why we published it instead

At Index on Censorship, we don’t buy into a global charm offensive that can’t hide the fact that regime opponents are still being jailed, says Jemimah Steinfeld, editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship

The Guardian - UK

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

Iran’s foreign minister has met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia in talks with UEFA over groundbreaking Champions League 'wildcard' addition

Saudi Arabia want in on the UEFA Champions League – well, it worked for Australia entering Eurovision, didn't it?

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Rishi Sunak and Saudi crown prince hope to meet ‘at earliest opportunity’

Leaders discuss plans to ‘progress UK-Saudi cooperation’ amid reports that Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to UK this autumn

The Guardian - UK

UK’s Sunak, Saudi crown prince to meet ‘at the earliest opportunity’

Mohammed bin Salman has not visited Britain since March 2018 before the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Al Jazeera

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia on first such trip in years as tensions ease

Iran’s foreign minister has traveled to Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

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China makes it harder for its Muslim citizens to go to Mecca, or anywhere else

Chinese Muslims take roundabout trips for their Hajj pilgrimage, trying to circumvent China's tightened surveillance at every turn — and possible arrest on their return, pilgrims and tour leaders say.

WEKU

Captagon: $3 narcotic pill sold in the Gulf worries European officials

Europe is bracing for the possible influx of a drug that’s hooked the Middle East as political shifts and crackdowns in the Gulf spur producers in Syria and Lebanon to tap new markets.

The Times of India

Thursday briefing: Vice took millions from Saudi Arabia – but has its deal backfired?

In today’s newsletter: As the upstart media company faces bankruptcy, it has developed strong ties with the country, leaving some to question what compromises companies are willing to make to do business

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia a tall order for Indian hoopsters in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying game

World No. 68 Saudi Arabia scored baskets at will as the enthusiastic bunch of Indian hoopsters found that it was a tall order to beat the tallest team of the competition. The Indians suffered a 75-92 defeat in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday.

The Times of India

England are in the World Cup final. It sounds great doesn’t it?

In today’s Football Daily: England are in the World Cup final. England are in the World Cup final. England are in the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

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.

Zenger

Nvidia Flooded With AI Chip Orders From Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia And UAE

The powerful chips that power AI software and applications are being purchased in greater quantities by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Zenger

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The Guardian - UK

Brazil inquiry into alleged Bolsonaro-era pilfering of official gifts widens

Close associates of ex-president – and possibly Bolsonaro himself – have been accused of selling off expensive gifts

Evening Standard

Fulham receive new Aleksandar Mitrovic bid with striker confident over Neymar link-up in Saudi Arabia

Al-Hilal have submitted a fresh offer for the Serbian frontman as they target a strike partner for their new Brazilian superstar

The Independent UK

How to watch the Saudi Arabia pro-league?

The Saudi Pro League has made a number of European signings in the transfer window

The Hindu

Awaiting the age of moderation

OIC suspends Sweden's envoy over Islamophobia; Saudi Arabia's pact with Wahhabism has caused doctrinal uniformity in Muslim world; MBS's push for moderate interpretations of Islam is epochal; alliance of civilisations needed to counter fatalistic idea of clash of civilisations

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The Hindu

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Al-Hilal: Brazilian forward signs for Saudi club from PSG for reported fee of $98.24M. Neymar, 31, leaves PSG after 6 years, 118 goals, and 5 Ligue 1 titles. Al-Hilal, most successful club in Saudi Arabia & Asia, had sought to sign Kylian Mbappe & Lionel Messi.

The Independent UK

Shots fired from Australia batter David Warner – Tuesday’s sporting social

Harry Kane was enjoying his time in Munich as Neymar headed to Saudi Arabia.

Zenger

Saudi-Israel Normalization: What’s The Deal?

The continued fixation with appearances impedes regional security by deflecting attention from actual security issues.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Pro League: the key factors that will decide project’s global impact

A week in Saudi Arabia has given some pointers as to the chances of the SPL reaching its goals

The Guardian - UK

Football transfer rumours: Zaniolo to Aston Villa? Baleba to Liverpool?

Mohammed Kudus to West Ham? | Glen Kamara to Leeds? | Gabriel Magalhães to Saudi Arabia?

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi chose to play in MLS. But he’s still Saudi Arabia’s $25m pitch man

The Argentinian opted for Inter Miami over Al-Hilal. But it would be wrong to think his decision was made on ethical grounds

The Guardian - UK

Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say

Exclusive: Media company recently signed lucrative deal with Saudi government-controlled MBC Group

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