Jul 15 Biden lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king, crown prince By Aamer Madhani, Ellen Knickmeyer, Chris Megerian, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Biden met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man he once pledged to shun for human rights violations, and shared a cordial fist bump as he tried to reset a diplomatic relationship… Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:33 Biden holds talks on Iran with Israel amid calls to address journalist’s death By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda President Biden and Israeli leaders on Thursday discussed the threat posed by Iran, despite differences over a possible diplomatic deal over Iran’s nuclear program. Biden also reiterated his support for a two-state solution, as aides faced questions about why the… Continue watching
Jul 14 Fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi criticizes Biden visit By Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi, is describing Joe Biden's decision to visit Saudi Arabia as "heartbreaking," accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 6:20 Biden faces criticism for his trip to the Middle East By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda President Biden is departing for his first trip to the Middle East as president Tuesday. It is delicate diplomacy for an administration that’s pledged to put human rights first, but is also balancing Middle East realities, especially in Saudi Arabia. Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 8:10 Is Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in America’s best interest? To further examine President Biden's trip to the Middle East and whether it's in America's interests for him to go to Saudi Arabia, we get two views. James Jeffrey, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey who is now at… Continue watching
Jul 10 Biden struggling to transition Middle Eastern policy after Trump By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden is set to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia this coming week. As a candidate, Biden condemned the Trump administration’s policy on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 10:24 Secretary of State Blinken on the war in Ukraine, Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia and China’s aggression The challenges for U.S. foreign policy at this fraught moment in history are many, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and energy production and human rights in the Middle East to competition with China and Iran's nuclear program. All of those… Continue watching
Jun 11 Charl Schwartzel wins record $4.75 million in Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf series By Rob Harris, Associated Press ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel banked $4.75 million on Saturday by winning the richest tournament in golf history, while the event’s Saudi backers faced renewed backlash after a 9/11 victims’ group called for American players… Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 6:52 Saudi-backed tournament creates hazard for professional golf The intersection of sports and geopolitics continued to play out Saturday during the first-ever LIV Golf series in London. The new competition is backed by the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman amid heavy criticisms of the country's… Continue watching
Jun 03 Biden affirms human rights commitment even as administration praises Saudi Arabia on oil By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden says he's not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production. Continue reading