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Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity

The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia.

The Conversation

Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens With Region On War Footing

Global business leaders meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a glitzy investor forum as conflict shakes the region and scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life?

After the horrors in Qatar we are somehow heading for an even bigger scale of tragedy for migrant workers in the run-up to Saudi Arabia 2034

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Chinese fan cycles 13,000 km to meet his idol Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh

A 24-year-old Chinese fan of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo completed a journey of 13,000 kilometres over seven months on a bicycle to meet his idol in Saudi Arabia.

The Times of India

Is FIFA’s sponsorship deal with a Saudi-owned oil giant really ‘a middle finger’ to women’s soccer?

Athletes’ voices are a necessity in the matrix of good sports governance, a message reinforced at last week’s annual Australia New Zealand Sports Law Association conference in Sydney, attended by some of the world’s best – and busiest – sports lawyers.

The Conversation

Socceroos to cross swords again with Saudi boss Renard

The Socceroos will be pitted against Herve Renard again in the World Cup after Saudi Arabia reappointed their old French boss as manager.

AAP

After month off, Charley Hull closes with 65 in Malaysia before heading to Saudi Arabia

"I know I shot 65, but I left a lot of shots out there."

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TV tonight: Ben Wheatley’s starry zombie horror about the old eating the young

Generation Z is a gory but smart new series with a top cast. Plus, a startling investigation into Saudi Arabia’s human rights. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Mexico GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

Autosport

US Offers To Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Iranian Threat

The Biden administration has been preparing for various Mideast scenarios with partners including the Saudis, and has defensive capabilities in the region

International Business Times

Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off

Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Condemns Military Targeting Of Iran

Saudi Arabia condemns recent military targeting of Iran, calls for restraint and adherence to international law amidst Middle East tensions.

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Roberto Mancini walks away from Saudi Arabia after 14 months as coach

Italian leaves by ‘joint agreement’ after seven wins in 18 matches and with the Saudis outside 2026 World Cup qualification spots

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Mancini out as Saudi boss before Aussie World Cup clash

Coach Roberto Mancini has been ditched by Saudi Arabia just three weeks before their crucial World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos in Melbourne.

FourFourTwo

Saudi Arabia targeting ownership of ANOTHER Premier League club - with elite duo named for takeover

Two Premier League sides could have new owners in the near future, as Saudi Arabia plan another acquisition

International Business Times

Blinken On New Quest For Saudi Ties With Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday sought to make headway with Saudi Arabia on normalisation with Israel, hoping a potentially historic deal will offer incentives to end the war in Gaza.

FourFourTwo

Saudi oil sponsorship: Why have more than 100 women's footballers opposed the deal?

106 women's footballers from 24 different countries have signed an open letter opposing the sponsorship deal

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Fresh allegations bring renewed scrutiny on Saudi state involvement in Newcastle takeover

Leaked WhatsApp messages appear to contradict the ‘legally binding assurances’ of separation between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi state

The Guardian - UK

Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

The Premier League will not review Newcastle’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after reports of the crown prince’s close involvement

Radio France Internationale

Female players urge Fifa to rethink sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant

World football's governing body Fifa came under pressure on Monday to reconsider a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Arabian oil firm Aramaco after it received an open letter from 106 female football players from 24 countries including France, Denmark and the United States.

The Guardian - UK

Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’

Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’

International Business Times

Amnesty Says Migrant Workers Exploited At Carrefour Saudi Stores

Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.

The Independent UK

Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco

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