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*) UN says nearly 200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan as rival forces battle Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around two-hundred people and wounded one-thousand-eight-hundred, damaging hospitals and hampering aid after three days of urban warfare. A weeks-long power struggle exploded into deadly violence on Saturday between the forces of two generals who seized power in a 2021 coup. Battles have taken place throughout the vast country, and there are fears of regional spillover. *) Ennahda's leader Ghannouchi arrested for interrogation in Tunisia Tunisia's security forces have arrested the country's largest political party Ennahda's leader Rached Ghannouchi, taking him in for interrogation at a National Guard building in the capital Tunis. Tunisian authorities have yet to comment on the arrest. On February 21, Ghannouchi appeared before the Judicial Pole of Counter-Terrorism in Tunis to answer accusations of incitement against security forces, but he was set free after giving testimony. *) Iran invites Saudi King Salman to visit Tehran amid thaw in ties Iran formally invites Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to visit Tehran, following a reconciliation agreement reached last month between the two sides. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said President Ebrahim Raisi had “invited the Saudi King to visit Iran” adding that the Iranian president had already received an invitation to visit the kingdom. The spokesman also expressed hope that Iran and Saudi Arabia would reopen their respective diplomatic missions by May 9th, as scheduled in the China-brokered agreement. *) As a trade bridge, Istanbul can link financial markets: Turkish president With a new landmark financial centre in Istanbul, Türkiye's president has said that the metropolis could help to form ties between financial markets in the world. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the first phase of the Istanbul Finance Center, Erdogan said the centre of global finance was clearly shifting from West to East. Increasing commercial competition between Asia and Europe and the geopolitical position of Türkiye creates new opportunities for Istanbul, the president noted. *) End of an era: ‘The Phantom of the Opera' bows out after 35 years The final curtain came down on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway's longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier. The musical — a fixture on Broadway since opening on January 26, 1988 — has weathered recessions, war, terrorism and cultural shifts. But critics say the prolonged pandemic may have been the last straw, since it is a costly musical to sustain, with elaborate sets and costumes as well as a large cast and orchestra.

英语新闻｜习近平主席开启沙特之行Unity and collaboration between China and Arab nations is set for a significant boost after President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday for a state visit.12月7日，国家主席习近平抵达沙特阿拉伯首都利雅得，对沙特进行国事访问，这将极大促进中国和阿拉伯国家之间的团结与合作。During his four-day Middle East trip, Xi will attend two important conferences — the first China-Arab States Summit and the first summit of the China and Gulf Cooperation Council.在为期四天的中东之行中，习近平将出席两场重要会议——首届中国－阿拉伯国家峰会、中国－海湾阿拉伯国家合作委员会峰会。China and Saudi Arabia are good friends, partners and brothers, Xi said in written remarks upon his arrival on Wednesday.“中国和沙特阿拉伯是好朋友、好伙伴、好兄弟。”习近平在12月7日抵达沙特后发表的署名文章中写道。The two sides have always understood and supported each other over the past 32 years, during which strategic mutual trust has been consolidated and pragmatic cooperation has yielded fruitful results, Xi added.习近平说，32年来，双方始终相互理解、相互支持，战略互信不断增强，务实合作取得丰硕成果。As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges to a global economic recovery, China and Arab countries will use Xi's visit to step up support for each other's self-reliant development, bolster post-pandemic prosperity, and advance peace and stability in the region, observers said.观察人士认为，在当前国际社会应对新冠肺炎疫情、全球经济复苏面临挑战的情况下，中国和阿拉伯国家将以习近平的访问为契机，加强对彼此自主发展的支持，促进疫情后的繁荣，促进地区和平与稳定。The China-Arab States Summit is the first opportunity for face-to-face communication between leaders since the outbreak of the pandemic, Chinese consul-general in Dubai, Li Xuhang, told local media. It is also the first major multilateral diplomatic event co-chaired by China after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in October, he added.中国驻迪拜总领事李旭航在接受当地媒体采访时表示，中国－阿拉伯国家峰会是疫情以来中阿领导人首次面对面交流的机会。他补充说，更是继中共二十大成功举办后，由中方作为共同主办方之一的第一场重大多边外交活动。"The summit constitutes a major diplomatic action of the largest scale and highest protocols intended for the Arab world since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and will become a milestone in the history of China-Arab ties," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday.12月7日，外交部发言人毛宁表示：“习近平主席出席首届中国—阿拉伯国家峰会，是新中国成立以来中国面向阿拉伯世界规模最大、规格最高的外交行动，将成为中阿关系发展史上具有划时代意义的里程碑。”The two sides will map out a blueprint for future cooperation, and render each other firm support, promote common development and defend multilateralism, Mao said.毛宁表示，双方将共绘未来合作蓝图，坚定相互支持、促进共同发展、维护多边主义。In the first nine months of this year, bilateral trade was $319.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 35 percent, according to a report issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.根据外交部发布的报告，2022年前三季度，中阿贸易额达3193亿美元，同比增长35%。In addition to constantly deepening collaboration on traditional energy, the two sides have also made breakthroughs in "high-end, cutting-edge technology domains", such as 5G telecommunication, nuclear power, aerospace and satellite technology, according to the report.《新时代的中阿合作报告》显示，除了不断深化传统能源合作外，中国同阿拉伯国家在5G通信、核能、航天卫星等高新领域合作取得突破。Yu Zirong, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said economic and trade cooperation between China and Arab countries has witnessed remarkable achievements since the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum was founded in 2004, and the introduction of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013.商务部国际贸易经济合作研究院副院长俞子荣表示，2004年中阿合作论坛成立以来，尤其是“一带一路”倡议以来，中阿经贸合作全面深入发展，取得显著成果。"The two sides should intensify efforts in advancing negotiation on a China-GCC free trade zone, further optimize the trade structure between them, tap into emerging areas for investment, and upgrade their collaboration on infrastructure," Yu said.“未来，中阿双方应大力推进中国-海合会自由贸易区谈判，进一步优化贸易结构，拓展新兴领域投资，促进基础设施合作转型升级。”俞子荣说。The Gulf Cooperation Council, which was founded in 1981, consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. China established relations with the grouping in 1981.海湾合作委员会成立于1981年，由巴林、科威特、阿曼、卡塔尔、沙特阿拉伯和阿拉伯联合酋长国组成。中国于1981年与该委员会建立了关系。In recent years, two-way cooperation on the economy, trade, finance, energy, technology and culture has rapidly increased. The two sides started negotiation on a free trade agreement in 2004.近年来，在经济、贸易、金融、能源、技术和文化方面的双向合作迅速增加。双方于2004年开始就自由贸易协定进行谈判。The upcoming China-GCC Summit will be the first time that leaders of China and GCC countries gather in person to discuss future plans.即将举行的中国－海湾阿拉伯国家合作委员会峰会将是中国和海合会国家领导人第一次齐聚一堂，共商中海关系大计The summit is expected to carry forward the China-GCC traditional friendship, enrich strategic China-GCC ties and lift relations to a higher level, said Mao, the spokeswoman.外交部发言人毛宁表示，相信本届峰会将赓续中海友好传统，进一步充实中海关系战略内涵，推动中海关系迈上新台阶。Wang Guangda, secretary-general of the China-Arab Research Center on Reform and Development and a professor at Shanghai International Studies University said, "China's presence in the Middle East region is not to fill a geopolitical blank there, but to promote peace, facilitate dialogues and achieve common development".中阿改革发展研究中心秘书长、上海外国语大学教授王广大指出，“中国在中东地区不是在地缘政治上寻求填补空白，而是劝和促谈，共同发展。”Xi arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for his second visit to Saudi Arabia since 2016.习近平于12月7日抵达利雅得，这是习近平主席继2016之后时隔6年再次访问沙特。The Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday the visit will "bolster historic ties and strategic partnership between the two countries".“习主席的访问反映了沙特与中国领导人加强两国之间的历史关系和战略伙伴关系。”沙特通讯社评论道。Currently, China is the top trade partner of Saudi Arabia and the Middle Eastern country is China's largest source of oil imports.目前，中国是沙特第一大贸易伙伴，沙特是中国第一大石油进口来源国。"In recent years, the two countries have jointly advanced the synergy of the Belt and Road Initiative with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 blueprint, and they have achieved fruitful outcomes, benefiting the people of both countries," Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing said in an article published last month.“近年来，双方共同推进共建“一带一路”倡议同“2030愿景”对接，取得丰硕成果，造福两国人民。”驻沙特大使陈伟庆在沙特媒体发表的署名文章中写道。During his visit, President Xi will hold talks with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to "exchange views on bilateral ties and issues of common concern, taking China-Saudi Arabia comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level", said Mao.外交部发言人毛宁表示，访问期间，习近平主席将同萨勒曼国王和穆罕默德王储兼首相就中沙双边关系及共同关心的问题深入交换意见，推动中沙全面战略伙伴关系向更高水平迈进。People in Saudi Arabia have high expectations for the leaders' meetings as cultural exchanges and economic cooperation have made solid progress, especially under the BRI.随着文化交流和经济合作取得坚实进展，特别是在“一带一路”倡议下，沙特阿拉伯人民对两国领导人峰会寄予厚望。Yousef Al Balushi, a sales and marketing director in Riyadh, said China's development has been beneficial for the region. It represents the future, and many local parents want their children to study Chinese, he said.利雅得的销售和市场总监尤塞夫·巴卢什表示，中国的发展对阿拉伯地区有利。他说，中国代表着未来，许多当地家长希望孩子学习中文。Mark Refaat, an engineer working on a hotel project in Riyadh, said they have just finished a large complex in the capital, which features Chinese quarters among others. He added that China's infrastructure strength is impressive.在利雅得从事酒店项目的工程师马克·雷法特表示，他们刚刚在首都完成了一个大型综合建筑，其中包括中国公寓。他补充说，中国的基础设施实力令人印象深刻。Render英 [ˈrendə(r)] 美 [ˈrendər]V. 给予Aerospace英 [ˈeərəʊspeɪs] 美 [ˈeroʊspeɪs]n.航空航天Synergy 英 [ˈsɪnədʒi] 美 [ˈsɪnərdʒi]n.协同作用

An interview and conversation with the legendary HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud, who joins The 966 to share some stories and his anecdotes about his late father, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. King Faisal's death lead his sons to create the King Faisal Foundation to honor his visionary legacy and generous spirit. HRH Prince Turki also discussed Saudi Arabia's progress with Vision 2030 and answers a question famously asked of his late father nearly 50 years ago. The former Ambassador, top intelligence official and statesman also talks about U.S.-Saudi relations and potential building blocks for the longstanding allies to continue with a strong relationship in the years and decades to come.HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud is former head of Saudi Arabia's General Intelligence Directorate for 23 years, former Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, first to the United Kingdom and Ireland, and after that, to the United States. He serves as co-founder and trustee of the King Faisal Foundation, established in 1976, Chairman of the Board, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, and a visiting Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University.

Middle Eastern princesses and the abusive fathers and husbands they try to flee from.Sheikha Latifa of Dubai was drugged and kidnapped at gunpoint at her father's orders – twice! Her sister Shamsa was also kidnapped in London 22 years ago and nobody has seen her since. The stories in this episode are insane and include Indian special ops teams, yachts, a French American spy, the FBI, helicopters, private jets and hostage videos. If you enjoy our content, please become a patron, you'll get all of our exclusive premium episodes as well as our public episodes ad-free! Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the vice president, prime minister, and minister of defense of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the ruler of Dubai. Mohammed has about 30 children with several wives, and amazingly, some of these wives managed to run away and divorce him He kidnapped and imprisoned two of his daughters and tried to pressure and intimidate Princess Haya, one of his wives who managed to escape to London, as the sheikh wanted to marry their 12 year old daughter to MBS, the Saudi Crown Prince who is 37. Princess Haya won the custody battle and is happily divorced, but not entirely safe. Princess Latifa's second escape is almost like a James Bond movie and it involves French-American spy Herve Jaubert, capoeira instructor and best friend Tiina Jauhiainen, jet skis, a yacht, the FBI and the MARCOS - Indian special forces. Latifa planned this escape for 7 years but it unfortunately failed. 1, 2, 3 In this episode we also discuss the case of Princess Basmah Bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, 57, a businesswoman, rights activist and member of the Saudi royal family, went missing in March 2019 along with her adult daughter Souhoud Al Sharif in Saudi Arabia. It turn out they had been thrown in prison. Quatar does the same thing: Aisha Al Qahtani escaped on a family holiday in Kuwait, where she snuck away to the airport on her own to catch a 3am flight to London. She was not able to flee directly from Doha because she was not 25 years old yet, she was just 22. Qatar remains the only GCC Gulf Cooperation Council country with male guardianship laws for female travel: single women under 25 require a male guardian's consent to travel outside the country. 4 Princess Kasia Gallanio was not as “lucky”, she was found dead in her home in Marbella, Spain, after an ugly divorce and custody battle with the uncle of the Emir of Qatar, Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani. 1. FreeLatifa. Sheikha Latifa Al Maktoum - Escape from Dubai. Youtube. March 2018. ⇤2. OBC News. Princess Latifa's Bathroom Video Reveals ‘Hostage' Ordeal. Youtube. February 2021. ⇤3. Ashis Ray. French Captain to File Suit Over 2018 Capture of Dubai Princess, Case to 'Also be Against India'. The Wire. October 2021. ⇤4. Ismaeel Naar. Women's Activist Aisha al-Qahtani Recalls Escape from Qatar, Vows to Fight for Rights. Alarabiya News. May 2020. ⇤

The life and exploits of Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, aka MBS.Mohammed bin Salman is the uncrowned king of Saudi Arabia, ruling the Kingdom with an iron fist. He took power by force and coercion from Muhammad bin Nayef and he consolidated that power by kidnapping, detaining and torturing members of the Saudi Royal Family and prominent businessmen like Prince Alwaleed bin Talal in the Ritz Carlton hotel in Riyadh, he even kidnapped the Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri and imprisoned his own mother. He also ordered the murder and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2017. If you enjoy our content, please become a patron to get our premium exclusive episodes, and our public episodes ad-free. 1 MBS also has an army of flies, tiger squads, gold cars and a lavish lifestyle, he owns the world's most expensive home, the Serene $500M yacht and Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, but the painting he paid $450M for proved to be a fake. MBS has a very dual personality: he's modern but also medieval at the same time. The Saudi state essentially treats women as permanent legal minors. But MBS is also implementing Vision 2030 to modernize Saudi Arabia, he allowed women to drive, he brought back cinemas, he reduced the power of the religious police and clerics, he wants green energy cities, and to move away from dependency on oil. 2 In the context of president Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and meeting with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and MBS, “the reset”, with a gallon of oil priced $5, we think it's important to also highlight the relations between US and Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region like Qatar, Yemen, Syria, , Bahrain, Lebanon (United Arab Emirates), as well as the Iran – Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, known as the Middle Eastern Cold War. Saudi Arabia has a young population, 60% of Saudis are under 30 and use Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. MBS' army of flies – bots and hackers - created by Saud Al Qahtani ensures that no critical posts happen, and his tiger squads – hitmen – target those who dissent like Saad Al Jabri. Women can now drive but Saudi Arabia still imprisons activists like Loujain al Hathloul. Some of the laws governing sex segregation have been relaxed, but Saudi Arabia's guardianship system ensures that men still have ultimate control over most aspects of women's lives. We also discuss the beheadings in Chop Chop Square (Deera or Al-Safaa Square), the executions of those who oppose the regime, the arrest of Ali Nimr during the Arab Spring, the lashing of blogger Raif Badawi, MBS' war in Yemen, and we draw a parallel between Mohammed Bin Salman and Putin. We also discuss the connection between the Wahhabi-Salafi Islam ideology in Saudi Arabia and Daesh (Isis), Al Qaida, and other terrorist groups: the ideology is so similar that the manuals used by Saudi kids in school are the same books used in terrorist indoctrination schools in the caliphate areas. The Trump visit in Saudi Arabia and the glowing orb in the now infamous photo depicting King Salman, Trump and Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al Sisi touching the orb is also a point of discussion. 3 1. Alexandra Ma. Lebanese Prime Minister, Who Got Kidnapped in Saudi Arabia.... Business Insider. December 2018. ⇤2. What Women Can and Can't Do in Saudi Arabia. The Week UK. August 2021. ⇤3. Bill Bostock. The Sinister, Glowing Saudi Orb that Trump Touched.... Business Insider. March 2020. ⇤

1:16 - Richard's one big thing this week - What's next for the UAE as Mohamed bin Zayed takes the reins?The UAE's de facto leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan was elected president of the Gulf Arab state by a federal supreme council, following the death of Sheikh Khalifa.MbZ, as he is known, is 61. He had already been in power for years in a period when Sheikh Khalifa suffered bouts of illness, including a stroke in 2014.The hosts discuss the rise of MBZ, the importance of Sheikh Khalifa, and what's to come for the UAE in the months and years to come...7:46 - Lucien's one big thing this week is the Saudi PIF's new company, the Saudi Coffee Company, and why the announcement is especially interesting in its ambition for the nascent coffee sector. The PIF is starting the new coffee company which will "provide support to the national coffee industry through the entire supply chain, from bean to cup."It will also play a key role in developing production in the southern Jazan region, home to the Coffee Arabica, it said.The Saudi Coffee Company plans over the next 10 years to invest nearly 1.2 billion Saudi riyals ($320m) in the national coffee industry, with the goal of boosting the country's production from 300 tonnes per year to 2,500 tonnes per year.The company also aims to establish a dedicated academy to train local talent, entrepreneurs, coffee plantation owners and farmers as part of PIF's focus on creating opportunities for small businesses and start-ups.15:56 - Yallah

IGN busca redactores, pero también busca ahorrar dinero y digamos que... Paga poco para trabajo profesional al mismo tiempo que paga mucho para lo que actualmente publica. El príncipe Mohammad bin Salmán bin Abdulaziz Al Saud compra SNK, por lo que Arabia Saudita adquiere el control de los King of Fighter, Samurai Shodows, Metal Slugs y demás series que seguirán sin estrenos futuros. Froskurinn, la feminista queer que tanto juzgó el sexismo en la industria de los juegos de video, olvidó su lucha y hace públicos sus deseos hacia Megan Fox de la manera más vulgar que pudo...Elden Ring causa que el editor en jefe de TheGamer.com le dedique 11 artículos desacreditando al juego en sólo 3 meses, eso no es todo. Elden Ring también provoca una riña entre youtubers que de seguir, podría terminar con un muerto.Y finalizamos con las extrañas estrategias financieras que Square-ENIX está llevando a cabo. Desde la anulación de las actividades de Yuji Naka en Balan Wonderworld hasta la venta de tres estudios y 50 propiedades intelectuales.

*) Russia strikes Kiev during UN chief's visit Russian forces have pressed their offensive in south and east Ukraine after bombarding capital Kiev during a visit by the United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. At least three people were wounded in strikes in the western part of Kiev, the first in the capital in nearly two weeks. The strikes came after Guterres toured Bucha and other suburbs where Moscow is alleged to have committed mass atrocities. *) UNSC ‘failed to do everything in its power to end war': Guterres Staying with Ukraine, UN chief Guterres admitted while visiting Kiev that the Security Council has failed to go far enough in its efforts to "prevent and end" Russian onslaught in Ukraine. "Let me be very clear: the Security Council failed to do everything in its power to prevent and end this war,” Guterres said at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “This is the source of great disappointment, frustration and anger," he added. *) Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia to start new era in ties Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with top Saudi leadership in his first visit to the kingdom in five years following the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. King Salman received Erdogan in the city of Jeddah and both leaders held a closed-door meeting at Al Salam Royal Palace. Erdogan also met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. "I believe we will take our relations to a level beyond what they were previously; my visit will open the doors of a new era with our friend, brother Saudi Arabia," Erdogan said. *) South Asia wilts in heat as India rubbish mountain burns Millions have sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water shortages. Several states imposed power cuts on factories as air conditioning and fan consumption skyrocketed with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius in parts of the region. In Pakistan, temperatures are expected to be up to eight degrees higher than usual. Scientists say the climate crisis is making heatwaves harsher and more frequent across South Asia. And, finally... *) Scientists discover fossil of largest raptor dinosaur in southern Argentina A team of Argentine palaeontologists digging in Patagonia has discovered the remains of the largest dinosaur belonging to the raptor family ever recorded. The dinosaur, a new species named Maip macrothorax, was between nine and 10-metres-long, while other "megaraptors" were no longer than nine metres. The carnivorous dinosaur is thought to have inhabited what is now the southern tip of Argentina 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met for the first time since 2017. President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman also met separately. The discussions took place as Turkiye and Saudi Arabia look to mend their ties after years of regional strife, including the embargo of Qatar and the Libyan conflict. The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istabul in 2018 also strained relations. So, are both countries prepared to strengthen their ties? And how is the region affected by a realigning Middle East in which the US is less involved? Guests: Vehbi Baysan Assistan Professor at Ibn Haldun University Ali Bakeer Assistant Professor at Qatar University

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met for the first time since 2017. President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman also met separately. The discussions took place as Türkiye and Saudi Arabia look to mend their ties after years of regional strife, including the embargo of Qatar and the Libyan conflict. The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istabul in 2018 also strained relations. So, are both countries prepared to strengthen their ties? And how is the region affected by a realigning Middle East in which the US is less involved? Guests: Vehbi Baysan Assistan Professor at Ibn Haldun University Ali Bakeer Assistant Professor at Qatar University

Join the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations for an examination of the dynamics of state formation in Saudi Arabia with two historians of the Kingdom. Dr. Joseph Kéchichian and Dr. Joshua Yaphe discuss their latest scholarship and how it relates to Saudi Arabia today. Visit www.ncusar.org for more information.

The Hong Kong government tells foreign consulates to stop accepting a British travel document that many of its young people use to apply for working holiday visas in Europe, North America and parts of Asia.The government informed about a dozen foreign consulates in a letter that it no longer considered the British National Overseas passport a valid travel document as of Jan. 31.A diplomatic row broke out over the BNO in January after Britain introduced a new visa scheme offering a pathway to full citizenship for Hongkongers who want to leave the Chinese-ruled territory.Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday agreed to oppose any interference in the internal affairs of other countries and defend the interests of developing countries.

Virus Trung Cộng (virus viêm phổi Vũ Hán, virus corona mới) tấn công vào Hoàng gia Arab Saudi, 150 thành viên Hoàng gia bị lây nhiễm. Truyền thông đưa tin, cháu trai Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud của Quốc vương Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud  đang được chăm sóc đặc biệt.Xem bài viết tại: https://trithucvn.net/the-gioi/hoang-gia-arab-saudi-150-thanh-vien-bi-lay-nhiem-va-moi-giao-hao-voi-dcstq.html

David Cushnan and James Emmett are in Abu Dhabi to wrap up two days of the Leaders Sport Business Summit in the capital of the UAE, including interviews with Sheffield United owner HRH Prince Abdullah bin Musaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Abu Dhabi Cricket CEO Matthew Boucher, and discussion around the developing sporting investment strategies across the MENA region, innovation in golf, cricket and esports, and word of a potential new football investor taking a City Football Group-style portfolio approach to club acquisition. More reflections on the summit can be found here.

Lazare joins us to discuss a recent Intercept article, "The Washington Post, as it Shames Others, Continues to Pay and Publish Undisclosed Saudi Lobbyists and Other Regime Propagandists," by Glenn Greenwald. It questions the Washington Post grieving one of its journalists while at the same time continuing ties with the Saudi regime: "In the wake of the disappearance and likely murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, some of the most fervent and righteous voices demanding that others sever their ties with the Saudi regime have, understandably, come from his colleagues at that paper ... addressing unnamed hypothetical Washington luminaries who continue to take money to do work for the despots in Riyadh, particularly Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, or 'MbS' as he has been affectionately known in the Western press." But Greenwald says Post writers should ask those question of themselves, given the paper's history of favorable reporting on Saudi Arabia's government. What do we make of these headlines?WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange is back online — well, partially. It's been six months since the Ecuadorian government suspended his internet access after he discussed issues concerning the country's diplomatic relations. Assange took refuge in Ecuador's London Embassy after British courts ordered his extradition to Sweden to face questioning in a sexual molestation case. That case has since been dropped. But friends and supporters say Assange now fears he could be arrested and eventually extradited to the United States if he leaves the embassy. He has had contact only with lawyers since Ecuador suspended his communications with the outside world. What's the significance behind this move, and what and we expect next?A federal lawsuit alleging Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants goes to court this week in Boston. While the case focuses on Harvard, it could have big consequences for higher education, especially if it moves on to the US Supreme Court. At stake are 40 years of legal precedent allowing race to be one factor in universities' decisions of which students to admit. The group that filed the suit, Students for Fair Admissions, led by conservative legal strategist Edward Blum, charges that Harvard engages in "racial balancing," which is illegal and discriminates against Asian-American applicants by rating them lower on intangible traits like courage, kindness and leadership. What's going on with this Harvard case? According to Students for Fair Admissions, none of the anonymous, Asian-American plaintiffs who claim they were denied admission will testify. Still, Lee Cheng, a lawyer and secretary for the Asian American Legal Foundation, which supports the lawsuit, thinks the group has a chance of winning.GUESTS:Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: The Frozen Republic, The Velvet Coup and America's Undeclared War.Brian Becker — Co-Host of Loud & Clear on Sputnik News Radio.Michael Meltsner — Former dean of Northeastern University School of Law, Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law and author of With Passion: An Activist Lawyer's Life.

President Trump Discusses his Trip Abroad Highlights The first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre Country Location Date Details Saudi Arabia Riyadh May 20–22 President Trump met with King Salman and Muslim leaders at the Riyadh Summit. He signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the largest in world history, and was honored with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud, his first foreign order. President Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, visited the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. Israel Jerusalem May 22–23 President Trump met with President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He was the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The next day, the President visits the Yad Vashem and later delivers an address at the Israel Museum. Palestinian National Authority Bethlehem 23-May President Trump met with Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem Italy Rome May 23–24 President Trump met with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni Vatican City Vatican City 24-May President Trump met with Pope Francis. Belgium Brussels May 24–25 President Trump met with King Philippe of Belgium, Prime Minister Charles Michel and attended the 28th NATO summit. He also met with newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron. Italy Taormina May 25–27 President Trump attended the 43rd G7 summit. He met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. 0-00English The President- From Saudi Arabia to Israel to NATO 0-03 to the G7, we made extraordinary gains 0-09 on this historic trip to advance the security 0-12 and prosperity of the United States, our friends, 0-17 and our allies. 0-19 We paved the way for a new era of cooperation among 0-22 the nations of the world to defeat the common enemy 0-26 of terrorism, and provide our children with 0-29 a much more hopeful future. 0-33 I was deeply encouraged to hear from the leaders 0-36 of many Muslim and Arab nations that they are ready 0-39 to take on a greater role in combating 0-41 terrorism and providing young Muslims, in their 0-44 region, with a future of safety and a future 0-48 of opportunity. 0-49 I went to Jerusalem, where I reaffirmed 0-53 our unbreakable bond with the State of Israel. 0-56 I was awed by the majesty and beauty of the Holy Land 0-59 and the faith and reverence of the devoted 1-03 people who live there. 1-05 All children from all faiths deserve a future 1-08 of hope and peace. 1-10 In Rome, I was inspired by the beauty, and even more 1-14 inspired by meeting with Pope Francis. 1-18 Then, I traveled to two summits. 1-20 First, at a NATO summit in Brussels, where we agreed 1-23 to improve the burden sharing among members 1-26 of our alliance, and to further confront 1-29 the shared threat of terrorism. 1-32 Next, I attended the G7. 1-34 I laid out my vision for economic growth and fair 1-37 trade and support of good paying jobs, and I called 1-41 for much greater security and cooperation on matters 1-46 of both terrorism, immigration, migration, 1-49 to protect our citizens. 1-52 We concluded a truly historic week 1-54 for our country. 1-56 We traveled the world to strengthen long-standing 1-58 alliances, and to form a new partnership among 2-01 nations devoted to the task of eradicating 2-05 the terrorism that plagues our planet. 2-09 And I am now more hopeful than ever 2-12 in the possibility that nations of many faiths, many religions, 2-16 and from many regions can join together 2-20 in a common cause.  

Thanks for listening to the POC podcast. Show notes for Episode 6 below! Weekly Recap Monday May 15 Supreme Court on North Carolina Voter ID law NYT Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador WAPO Tuesday May 16 Israel Said to Be Source of Secret Intelligence Trump Gave to Russians NYT Comey Memo Says Trump Asked Him to End Flynn Investigation NYT Wednesday May 17 Putie Puuut offers to share transcripts of talks between Trump and Lavrov. Chelsea Manning is freed from prison. Erdogan Security Forces Launch â??Brutal Attackâ?? on Washington Protesters, Officials Say NYT Chaffetz Officially Resigns: 'The Time Has Come For Us To Move On' DCist Former FBI Director Robert Muller is named special counsel for the Russia Investigation. Thursday May 18 Trump takes to twitter to be a whiny little bitch about the Special prosecutor being named. tweet 1 tweet 2 Congressman Seth Moulton clapback tweet Pence Creates PAC Ahead of 2018, 2020 Elections NBC Friday May 19 Sweden is dropping its investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on rape allegations Weiner pleads guilty to sexting with a teenager. Heâ??ll be sentenced September 8. Trump Told Russians That Firing â??Nut Jobâ?? Comey Eased Pressure From Investigation NYT Comey will testify in public. Date to be set. White House lawyers research impeachment CNN Russia probe reaches current White House official, people familiar with the case say WAPO Saturday May 20 First leg of Trumpâ??s foreign trip. - Saudi Arabia. Hair covering tweet Take the oil tweet Trump curtsied as he was awarded a medal by Saudi King's Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud video Bannon looks freaked out being amongst the Saudis video Wilbur Ross and Rex Tillerson dance video Sunday May 21 Trump's speech to the Arab-Islamic-American summit in Riyadh CNN Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross however, took a nap during Trump's speech. pic Students walk out of Notre Dame's commencement ceremony during Vice President Mike Pence's address. video Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Pledge $100 Million to World Bankâ??s Women Entrepreneurs Fund Donation announced at event with Ivanka Trump, an advocate for businesswomen who proposed the fund Wall Street Journal

Om Mellanöstern, som fem år efter folkens uppror präglas av en hård kamp mellan Saudiarabien och Iran. Hur blev det så? Hör om palatskupper, snurriga självbilder och risken för ett regionalt storkrig. Gäster i programmet är Cecilia Uddén, Sveriges Radios korrespondent i Mellanöstern, och Agneta Ramberg, utrikeskommentator Ekot.Den 25 januari är det fem år sedan revolutionen i Egypten. Sedan dess har glädjeyran förbytts i frustration över att den arabiska våren övergick i vinter. Varför blev det så? Hör Cecilia Uddéns reportage där bland andra den egyptiske statsvetaren Mustafa el Labbad medverkar.Ett av de länder som bär ansvar för den arabiska vintern är Saudiarabien, som inte legat på latsidan den senaste tiden. Landet styrs formellt av Kung Salman, men verkliga makten sägs ligga hos hans yngste son - Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Formellt är han Saudiarabiens försvarsminister och vice kronprins, men hans makt är större än så... Det är en offensiv yngling som av vissa befaras vara världens farligaste man... Hör Marie Nilsson Boijs reportage, med Robert Lacey, historiker och saudikännare, och Paul Aarts, lektor i internationella relationer vid statsvetenskapliga institutionen vid universitetet i Amsterdam.Iran har varit i nyheterna mycket på sistone, eftersom det avtal om att begränsa landets atomprogram som slöts med västmakterna förra året trädde i kraft för en vecka sen, men Iran är inte bara aktivt på den storpolitiska, diplomatiska nivån. Kjetil Selvik är senior forskare på det oberoende Christian Michelsen-institutet i Bergen och enligt Selvik är det uppenbart att Iran, militärt insyltat i ett antal länder i Mellanöstern. Hör Ivar Ekmans reportage.Svenska företag har tryckt i startblocken en tid nu för att komma in i Iran när sanktionerna lyfts. Handel för miljarder finns i sikte. Det kan verka cyniskt, men enligt Cherif Sayed som är regionchef för Mellanöstern och Afrika för organisationen Business Sweden som jobbar för att stärka svensk handel, är just handel en viktig väg mot fred och frihet. Hör Marie Nilsson Boijs reportage. Programledare: Ivar Ekman ivar.Ekman@sverigesradio.se Producent: Marie Nilsson Boij marie.nilsson-boij@sverigesradio.se

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Ambassador (Ret.) James Smith at NCUSAR's 2013 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org to learn more.