Sport and politics often mix. But authoritarian regimes are clearly laundering their reputations through control of global gamesNations have long sought to launder their unsavoury…
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Activists and Democrats condemn rapprochement – aimed at heading off China – with ‘autocratic, sociopathic government’Joe Biden is facing accusations of betraying a pre-election promise…
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Eddie Howe’s side’s thrilling win over Paris Saint-Germain gave Saudi Arabian owners bragging rights over Qatari counterpartsA three-hour drive south-west, the Conservative party conference was…
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After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Biden has done the oppositeFive years ago, Jamal Khashoggi walked into…
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Despite outward positivity, sources say normalisation deal unlikely to happen any time soonA potential normalisation deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia is being treated with…
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The UAE also has the most women (15) among the The magazine Forbes 100 Much Powerful Arab Businesswomen 2023, and two-thirds of employment opportunities in…
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Former British PM calls for 3% levy on oil and gas export revenues of biggest producers to generate $25bn a year for global southPetrostates should…
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The crown prince was full of statistics in his Fox News interview – though scepticism of Saudi Arabia’s vision will surely remainCrown prince Mohammed bin…
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In an interview with Fox News, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he ‘doesn’t care’ about accusations of sportswashing against his country. Bin…
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The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has said Saudi Arabia would be forced to obtain nuclear weapons if its regional rival Iran does. In…
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