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Oleksandr Usyk hits out at Anthony Joshua's "one punch" gameplan in defeat

Usyk and Joshua had already fought before their meeting last month in Saudi Arabia, and the champion was surprised by his opponent's game plan going into the rematch

Daily Mirror

Ukraine’s President Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s Efforts in Prisoner Exchange

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call on Thursday to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the Kingdom succeeded in arranging the freeing of 10 prisoners of different nationalities as part of a prisoner release between Moscow and Kyiv. During the call, the Ukrainian President thanked the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi mission on SpaceX capsule to include first female Arab astronaut

Saudi Arabia's mission to the International Space Station next year aboard a SpaceX capsule will include a woman who would become the world's first female Arab astronaut, according to Axiom Space, the U.S. company arranging the mission for the kingdom.

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Oleksandr Usyk brands Anthony Joshua a "poor fool" for throwing belts on ground

Usyk defeated Joshua for a second time in Saudi Arabia last month, with the Brit shocking audiences after the fight as he threw the champion's belts on the ground and went on a bizarre rant

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023

Saudi Arabia plans to launch a training program with the goal of sending its own astronauts, including a woman, into space next year

The Independent UK

How Western allies helped secure release of Britons captured in Ukraine

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and others played a role in the key prisoner swap, explains Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Five Britons captured in Ukraine by pro-Russian forces ‘back in UK’

It is understood John Harding, Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill were set free alongside Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin and landed in Britain on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Tactical rehearsals await Berhalter’s USA in last warm-ups before Qatar

The United States’ friendlies with Japan and Saudi Arabia will be about filling out reserve spots on the roster rather than confirming the final spots in Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI

The Guardian - US

Greg Norman in frosty Congress reception as LIV blasted for "pimping Saudi Arabian money"

LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman attended a meeting at the Republican Study Committee to pitch them the idea of the new and controversial series, which received criticism

Daily Mirror

UAE President, Saudi Prince Khalid bin Salman Discuss Bilateral Ties, Strategic Cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in the UAE on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian separatists release 2 U.S. veterans as part of a prisoner exchange

Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces were among 10 prisoners released by Russian-backed separatists as part of a prisoner exchange.

WEKU

'Everyone in Newark' will be pleased by Aiden Aslin's release

The town's MP has confirmed Aiden's release

Nottingham Post

Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap

Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.

Al Jazeera

Aiden Aslin among 10 international ‘prisoners of war’ released by Russian authorities

Five UK and two US foreign fighters captured in Ukraine among 10 freed after Saudi Arabia’s intervention

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Russia releases U.S. citizens Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh in prisoner exchange -family representative

Russia has released U.S. citizens Alexander Drueke, 39, and Andy Huynh, 27, in a prisoner exchange brokered by Saudi Arabia, a family representative told Reuters on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Mediation Leads to Successful Prisoner Swap Between Russia, Ukraine

The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday the success of a mediation, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, for a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow released ten prisoners from Morocco, the United States, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine. The Ministry stressed that the move reflects Crown…

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Saudi Arabia Calls on Iran Against Meddling in Affairs of Others

Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh said on Wednesday the Kingdom “calls on Iran, as a neighbor, with whom our people share religious and cultural ties, to cooperate with regional countries.” The cooperation must take place through “respecting international principles and refraining from meddling in…

France 24

Breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia is possible, Iraqi foreign minister says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Iraq's Foreign inister Fuad Hussein said he was hoping to host a meeting in Baghdad between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Hussein said that after five meetings between intelligence officials of the two…

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New Authority in Jeddah Seeks to Promote Development

The city of Jeddah, located on the western coast of Saudi Arabia, is preparing for a new phase of development, with the transformation of the city’s project management office into the Jeddah Governorate Development Authority. Jeddah is the gateway to international trade and foreign markets. It accommodates one the most…

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Members of Arab Peace Initiative Committee Meet in New York

Members of the Arab Peace Initiative Committee met in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly. The roundtable meeting was convened at the invitation of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. It marked…

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Saudi Arabia, Morocco Discuss Boosting Cooperation in Various Fields

Saudi Minister of Justice Walid bin Mohammed al-Samaani discussed with his Moroccan counterpart Abdellatif Ouahbi boosting bilateral cooperation in criminal, civil, commercial, and personal status and exchanging training experiences in professions related to the justice system. Meeting in Jeddah on Monday, the two ministers addressed the distinguished experiences of the…

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Saudi Ambassador Stresses Need for Lebanon to Hold Presidential Elections on Time

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari stressed on Tuesday the need for reforms in the country and for the presidential elections to be held on time. Bukhari met with head of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, in Maarab to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region. After the…

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia is imprisoning women while the rest of the world is not paying attention

Saudi Arabia recently sentenced Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani to 45 years in prison after she had expressed her views on social media. This comes just a couple of weeks after a Leeds University student, Salma al-Shehab, was sentenced to 34 years in prison for using Twitter to retweet views of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Renews Support to Int’l Efforts to Combat Extremism

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's support to international efforts aimed at combating extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers underscored Saudi Arabia’s speech at the Seventh Congress of the Leaders of World…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Stresses to Zelenskyy’s Envoy Riyadh's Support to Political Solution to Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks with the special envoy of the Ukrainian president, Bektum Rostam, in Jeddah on Tuesday. Crown Prince Mohammed stressed Saudi Arabia’s support for all international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine. He added it…

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