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How has the world reacted to Syria rejoining the Arab League?

There have been warm welcomes and scepticism, but most countries have opted for a muted response.

Al Jazeera

Lionel Messi back training with Paris Saint-Germain after suspension

Lionel Messi has resumed training with Paris Saint-Germain after being suspended over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Messi back in training with PSG

Lionel Messi is training with Paris St. Germain again, the Ligue 1 team said on May 8, after the forward was suspended for making a trip to Saudi Arabia and missing a training session as a result.

The Hindu

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Lionel Messi back in training with PSG after ban for Saudi Arabia trip

The 35-year-old apologised after being pictured in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions

Sudanese are pinning their hopes on talks in Saudi Arabia between envoys of warring factions to end bloodshed that has killed hundreds and triggered a mass exodus, but there is no sign lasting relief will come anytime soon.

Reuters

Saudi family urges US to intervene in teens’ possible death sentence

Abdullah al-Derazi and Youssef al-Manasif have appealed to secretary of state Antony Blinken as their cases are being reviewed

The Guardian - US

Sudan fighting in its 24th day: A list of key events

Ceasefire talks are taking place in Saudi Arabia while fighting continues in Khartoum.

Al Jazeera

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Manchester City’s history shows there never was a golden age of ownership

If Manchester City is an example of sportswashing then the image is one of swaggering sports scientists and Harvard MBAs

The Guardian - UK

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

The Guardian - UK

U.S. NSA meets Doval in Saudi Arabia, both to meet again in Australia this month

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Ajit K. Doval in Saudi Arabia on May 7, the White House said, adding that the two leaders are scheduled to meet again in Australia later this month on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.

The Hindu

Bankers' pay is booming in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: Even as the global financial community contends with layoffs and lower bonuses, banking jobs remain plentiful and salaries are surging in one unexpected corner of the world: Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

Fighting rages in Sudan as mediators seek end to conflict

Envoys from warring parties are in Saudi Arabia for talks that mediators hope will bring an end to the conflict.

Al Jazeera

Plane flown over St James’ Park with anti-Saudi banner before Newcastle vs Arsenal

A plane with the message saying 'Free All Saudi prisoners' flew over St. James’s Park before Newcastle’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon

Daily Mirror

Fighting in Khartoum as mediators seek end to conflict in Sudan

Fighting could be heard in south Khartoum on Sunday as envoys from Sudan's warring parties were in Saudi Arabia for talks that international mediators hope will bring an end to a three-week old conflict that has killed hundreds and triggered an exodus.

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After years of isolation, Bashar al-Assad's Syria is allowed back in the Arab League

Syria's membership was suspended 12 years ago early on in the uprising-turned-conflict, which has killed nearly a half million people and displaced half of the country's pre-war population.

The Independent UK

Arab governments vote for Syria's return to the Arab League

Arab government representatives in Cairo have voted to return Syria to the Arab League after a 12-year suspension

Manchester Evening News

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo could make Club World Cup return

Man Utd's ex-striker Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan

Al Jazeera

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years

Ties with Damascus are being normalised, as the bloc hopes for an ‘Arab-led political path’ to solve the Syrian crisis.

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Al Jazeera

Sudan fighting in its 23rd day: A list of key events

Fighting continues as warring sides begin pre-negotiation talks with Saudi Arabia and the US as mediators.

Reuters

Fighting in Khartoum as mediators seek end to Sudan conflict

Fighting could be heard in south Khartoum on Sunday as envoys from Sudan's warring parties met in Saudi Arabia for talks that international mediators hope will bring an end to a three-week-old conflict that has killed hundreds and triggered an exodus.

Daily Mirror

PSG issue clear response to Lionel Messi's grovelling apology after suspension

Lionel Messi is not part of the Paris Saint-Germain squad who will travel to Troyes this weekend in Ligue 1 despite issuing an apology for an unsanctioned Saudi Arabia trip

The Hindu

First Haj flight from Telangana likely on June 7

The Telangana State Haj Committee (TSHC) will make all arrangements for pilgrims from across the State at the Haj House, where they would stay ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia.

Axios

U.S., Saudi Arabia, others to discuss possible railway project connecting Middle East

The network of railways would also be connected to India via shipping lanes from ports in the region.

WEKU

Sudan's rival military factions are meeting for in-person talks for the first time

Members of the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are meeting in Saudi Arabia in the first in-person talks since the two began vying for control back in April.

France 24

Sudan's warring sides begin talks amid pressure to end fighting

Sudan’s warring sides were beginning talks Saturday that aim to firm up a shaky cease-fire after three weeks of fierce fighting that has killed hundreds and pushed the African country to the brink of collapse, the United States and Saudi Arabia said.

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