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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia · 30 Dec 2025 Saudi-UAE Tensions Rise After Airstrike Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces… Saudi Arabia · 25 Nov 2025 Saudi Arabia to open more alcohol stores as curbs ease Saudi Arabia plans to open two alcohol stores for non-Muslims, further easing restrictions. USA · 19 Nov 2025 Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to ‘major non-NATO ally’ status Trump announced a U.S.-Saudi security agreement enhancing defense cooperation and designating Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally. Saudi Arabia · 30 May 2025 Saudi warned Iran to reach nuclear deal with Trump or risk Israeli strike Saudi Arabia's defence minister delivered a blunt message to Iranian officials in Tehran last month: take President Donald Trump's offer to negotiate… Saudi Arabia · 14 May 2025 Trump meets Syrian president, says he is looking into normalising ties Trump's meeting with Syria's leader signals potential normalization of U.S.-Syria relations. Saudi Arabia · 14 May 2025 Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal Trump announced lifting Syria sanctions, $600 billion Saudi investment, and major arms deal during Gulf trip. Saudi Arabia · 19 Mar 2025 Saudi Arabia’s role as Ukraine war mediator advances Gulf nation’s diplomatic rehabilitation Saudi Arabia plays a key mediating role in Ukraine ceasefire talks. Russia · 12 Mar 2025 Russia cautiously approaches US ceasefire proposal Russia cautiously approaches US ceasefire proposal, seeking guarantees. Ukraine · 12 Mar 2025 Everything we know about Ukraine accepting 30-day ceasefire deal after US talks in Saudi Arabia Ukraine accepted Trump's 30-day ceasefire proposal; awaiting Russia's response. Ukraine · 12 Mar 2025 US resumes military aid to Ukraine after Saudi ceasefire talks U.S. resumes aid to Ukraine; proposes temporary ceasefire with Russia. 10 Mar 2025 Zelensky in Saudi Arabia ahead of Ukraine peace talks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hoped Washington's cutoff of military aid could be "resolved" during critical talks in Saudi… Saudi Arabia · 3 Feb 2025 Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit Russia considers Saudi Arabia and UAE for Trump-Putin summit amid Ukraine conflict discussions.