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Three decades after a scandalous jewellery heist, these two nations have reconcilled
Three decades after an infamous jewellery heist, these two nations are friends again.
Saudi Princess released, but other royals still locked up
New York Times: Princess Basmah bint Saud was jailed nearly three years ago.
France anti-terror agency to investigate Dakar Rally blast
Driver Philippe Boutron was seriously wounded in the explosion in Saudi Arbia.
Camels barred from Saudi Arabia's beauty contest over Botox use
Saudi authorities have conducted their biggest-ever crackdown on camel beauty pageants.
COP26 shock: Leaders consider global ban on coal
Pressure goes on developed nations to shut down coal-fired power plants.
At Saudi investment conference, Trump allies remain front and centre
New York Times: Amid shifting politics and Covid constraints, money is a surefire magnet.
Saudi Arabia to launch outrageous theme park on oil rig
Where some see an old oil rig, others see an innovative tourism opportunity.
'Shameful milestone': 10,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen war
'Shameful milestone': Equivalent of four children killed or maimed every day.
Osama bin Laden's best friend: 'How is it possible this boy turned into a monster?'
Two decades after 9/11, Khaled Batarfi talks about the boy he knew.
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
US signals it will release some still-secret files on 9/11
New York Times: FBI to review some long-classified documents for possible disclosure.
Liam Dann: Oil price plunges, markets drop as Delta fears grow
After last week's rate hikes markets deliver a reminder that there's no sure bets.
Haunted by the stench of death: Revolution unravels into horror
Sudan's successful changes are crumbling under political games and an economic crisis.
Saudi operatives who killed Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US
New York Times: Shows the perils of military partnerships with repressive governments.
'Kidnapped' Dubai princess Latifa seen 'on holiday'
Instagram image appears to show Princess Latifa at Madrid–Barajas Airport with a friend.
America's Cup: Spanish officials eye hosting rights
A Spanish bid for the America's Cup is hunting local and international financial backers.
Saudi bans Lebanese produce because of drug smuggling
Saudi bans Lebanese fruit and vegetable shipments increasingly used to smuggle drugs.
NZ military export review to be led by former MBIE head
NZ's military exports have come under scrutiny for potentially fuelling Yemen's civil war.
Saudi Arabia executes three soldiers for 'high treason'
The kingdom carried out the world's third-most executions in 2019.
Editorial: There are no easy answers in the Middle East
EDITORIAL: The most significant foreign moves Biden has made have been in the region.
Crushing dissent: The Saudi kill team behind Khashoggi's death
New York Times: The killing of Khashoggi was but one particularly egregious operation.
US implicates Saudi crown prince in Jamal Khashoggi's murder
The Biden administration strikes a diplomatic tone despite damning findings.
Yemen crisis demands review of NZ-Saudi links
New Zealand can no longer deny any potential complicity in this humanitarian abyss.
Govt approved military exports to Saudi Arabia
The approval from NZ's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade raises human rights concerns.
A difficult road to peace in Yemen
The warring parties in Yemen have not held substantive negotiations since 2019.
'We have fallen short:' Air NZ top brass apologises to MPs for 'Saudi issue'
A subsidiary of the airline had been servicing military equipment for the Saudi military.
Air NZ pinpoints when Saudi Navy deal was signed, details review
Christopher Luxon was in charge when deal was done but it was not signed off at the top.
Air NZ contract with Saudi military has been terminated - CEO
Greg Foran did not confirm whether there would be a financial penalty.
'No recollection:' Ex-Air NZ boss turned Nat MP distances himself from Saudi saga
The PM has ordered Mfat to look into the issue; saying it 'does not pass NZ's sniff test'.
The Green Party slams Air NZ after Saudi Arabian military revelations
'It needs to be established how that was allowed to happen,' says Golriz Ghahraman.
Biden ending US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen
Biden sees the US "playing a more active and engaged role" to end the war with diplomacy.
'I'm still in trauma': Khashoggi's fiancée on his brutal murder
Times: There can be few crimes more horrific than the butchering of the Saudi journalist.
Saudi Arabia jails woman who lobbied for right to drive
Loujain Al-Hathloul was found guilty on charges of agitating for change.