# Saudi Arabia
Yesterday
7th June 2023
# Golf
McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for professional golf'
He is one of the staunchest critics of LIV Golf since the rebel circuit launched,
# Reaction
McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for professional golf'
He is one of the staunchest critics of LIV Golf since the rebel circuit launched,
# Transfer News
N'Golo Kante set for Saudi Arabia move
The midfielder will reportedly join Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad.
# Moving On
Di Maria quits Juventus after one season amid Saudi Arabia link
The 35-year-old World Cup winner scored eight goals in 40 games in a trophy-less season.
This week
4th June 2023 - 8th June 2023
# Liv
Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
A legal battle between the tours has been brought to an end.
# Criticism
Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
A legal battle between the tours has been brought to an end.
# Crude oil
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output by a million barrels a day to boost sagging prices
The recent slump in oil prices has allowed western car drivers to fill their tanks for less.
Last month
May 2023
# Sudan
Clashes and air-strikes reported in Sudan minutes after one-week ceasefire officially begins
There had been an absence of signals on the ground that fighters intended to honour the truce as gunfire and explosions still rocked Khartoum today.
# Jeddah
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
This meeting marks the return of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad – a staunch Russian ally.
# Back in action
Messi returns to PSG training following suspension over Saudi Arabia trip
Messi was fined and suspended for a promotional visit to the Middle East country without permission.
# Sudan
Sudan unlikely to see 'permanent' ceasefire after peace talks fail to yield progress
The talks had yielded “no major progress” as both sides believe they can win the battle, a Saudi diplomat said.
# Transfer News
Big-spending Newcastle play down Neymar and Ronaldo links
The Magpies look odds on to secure a lucrative berth in next season’s Champions League.
# Sorry scenes
Lionel Messi suspension 'not my decision to take'
The 35-year-old, who is an ambassador for the Saudi Tourism Authority, was pictured in Riyadh on Monday.
This year
2023
# Yemen
Exchange of prisoners in Yemen’s nine year long civil war has begun, Red Cross says
Thousands of people are believed to be held as prisoners of war by all sides since the war erupted.
THE MORNING LEAD
With a ceasefire in place, Yemenis are still suffering from the weapons of war
With a fragile truce in place after eight years of civil war, the people of Yemen are still falling victim to the conflict.
Yemeni Landmine Records said 32 people were killed by landmines and other unexploded ordnance in January this year.
The Journal speaks with the head of the ICRC weapons contamination unit.
# Formula 1
Sergio Perez takes surprise pole position for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Verstappen will line up only in 15th.
# Aramco
Oil giant Saudi Aramco reports 46% jump in profits, up nearly €151 billion last year
The firm, known formally as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co, said in its annual report that higher crude oil prices propelled its profits.
# Boost
Ronaldo breaks duck after lucrative Saudi move
The Portuguese, who turns 38 on Sunday, buried a spot-kick in the 93rd minute.
# Australia
Hosts want 'urgent' answers over Saudi sponsorship of Women's World Cup
Visit Saudi is reportedly poised to be named among the sponsors.
Last year
2022
# Oil
Opec maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The decision was made at a meeting of oil ministers a day ahead of the planned start of two measures designed to hit Russia’s oil earnings.
# Exit
More drama leaves Mexico heartbroken despite win over Saudi Arabia
They last suffered group-stage elimination in 1978, having reached the knockout phase in each of their previous seven World Cups.
# Winner winner
Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal of his career as Poland overcome Saudi Arabia
Piotr Zielinski was also on target for the winners.
# window shopping
Saudi Arabian minister backs private bids for Man United and Liverpool
“I would love to see Ronaldo play in the Saudi league,” said sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal.
# a messi end
Saudi Arabia expose another collective Argentina failure in upset for the ages
Saudi Arabia shocked the world in beating Argentina 2-1 in Qatar today.
# Twitter
Elon Musk 'kills' new Twitter label mere hours after launch
Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden has said that Elon Musk’s ties with foreign countries were ‘worthy’ of scrutiny.
# Speaking out
'We've made a football decision' - Howe defends Newcastle training camp in Saudi Arabia
The Magpies first travelled to the Gulf state in January.
# Human Rights
Saudi Arabia sends US citizen to prison for criticising the country
The prison sentence marks another source of tension between the historic allies, after Saudi Arabia raised oil prices
# Regret
Joshua admits 'I let myself down' with post-fight antics
The 32-year-old’s career appears at a crossroads after Sunday’s second successive defeat to the unbeaten Ukrainian.
# Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's 'ultimate goal' is to host Olympics, says sports minister
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal dismissed suggestions of sportswashing by the Gulf nation.
# Frustration
I was mad at myself – Anthony Joshua explains erratic behaviour after defeat
The 6ft 6ins Briton scented victory when he had his opponent hanging on in the ninth round.
# trailblazer
'Pinch me' - ex-refugee Ali wins first Saudi women's boxing match in seconds
The British star defeated Crystal Garcia Nova with a crunching cross in the first round.
# Middle East
US 'will not walk away' from Middle East: Biden to Arab leaders
Biden is looking to use the visit to the Middle East to discuss volatile oil prices and outline his vision for Washington’s role in the region.
# Saudi Arabia
Saudi crown prince greets Joe Biden with fist bump ahead of key meeting
Biden became the first US leader to fly directly from Israel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
# gulf in riches
Cristiano Ronaldo set to reject staggering wage offer from Saudi Arabian club
A Saudi club is understood to have sounded him out about a potential two-year deal worth €275 million.
# Persona non Grata
LIV chief Greg Norman barred from British Open anniversary events
The 67-year-old Australian golf great won the competition in 1986 and 1993.
# Saudi Arabia
Thousands gather in Mecca for biggest hajj pilgrimage since Covid-19 pandemic
One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year’s hajj.
# Defection
England's Casey confirms he's joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf
The series is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Voices
Larry Donnelly: I wish LIV Golf didn’t exist but I won't condemn the golfers who've signed up
Our columnist, a keen golfer, reacts to the disruption of his beloved sport this week caused by the new Saudi-backed tour.
# Human Rights
'We've all made mistakes,' says Greg Norman about murder of Saudi journalist
The Australian former world number one is heading the new LIV Golf Invitational Series which is heavily backed by Saudi financing.
# rare old tynes
Newcastle are on the rise but don’t expect anyone else to be happy about it
Ahead of today’s meeting with Liverpool, John Brewin looks at the job Eddie Howe and the Saudi owners have done at St James’ Park.
