Iran was "deeply involved" in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen's Houthi movement to target ships, the White House said on Friday.

Iran "Deeply involved" in Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels: US

The WTA is yet to decide on a venue for its 2024 season-ending Finals, the governing body of women's tennis said, amid growing speculation the championship is headed to Saudi Arabia.

Tennis: WTA affirms no decision yet on 2024 Finals host amid reported Saudi interest

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 10% stake in TopCo, the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings. This deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Saudi Arabia set to buy stake in London Heathrow airport

It's a big win for Saudi Arabia. Its efforts to persuade foreign companies to operate their regional businesses out of the country are paying off. Northern Trust became the first major financial firm to set up its regional hub in Riyadh.

Northern Trust sets up regional headquarters in Riyadh

Russian President Vladimir Putin got a royal welcome in Abu Dhabi, the first leg of his blitz gulf tour. UAE staged a lavish welcome ceremony with jets flying over the city leaving contrails in the colours of the Russian flag. Camel and horse cavalry guards lined the route of Putin's motorcade from the airport to the presidential palace.

Putin visits Saudi & UAE on West Asia tour; Putin all set to host Iran's Raisi in Moscow | World DNA

“The Kingdom’s position is constant and firm; there is no way to achieve security and stability in Palestine except through the implementation of international decisions related to the two-state solution,” MBS said.

Saudi Crown Prince calls on all countries to stop arms exports to Israel

At a joint summit in Riyadh on Saturday (Nov 11), Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries called for an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza. The countries also condemned Israel for its counter-offensive and declared that Tel Aviv bears responsibility for "crimes" against Palestinians.

Arab countries condemn Israel for 'barbaric war' against Palestinians in Gaza

A Reuters report tells us that Chinese authorities have asked an insurance group 'ping an' to take a controlling stake in a country garden. China's state council, headed by Premier Li Qiang, has instructed the Guang-doing local government to help arrange a rescue plan. However, a spokesperson for Ping said the company has not been approached by the government so far.

China's plan for country garden

Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the headquarters of the Department of Defense in Washington on Wednesday.

Saudi, US defense ministers hold wide-ranging talks in Washington

Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is expected to visit Washington on Monday for meetings with senior Biden administration officials, Axios reported on Saturday, citing three sources with knowledge of the trip.

Saudi defence minister expected to visit White House on Oct 30

Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, is expected to visit the White House to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and potential regional implications. The Saudi Foreign Ministry has expressed concern about Israeli ground operations, citing threats to Palestinian civilians.

Saudi Defence Minister to visit white house for talks with us officials on Israel-Hamas war

The Arab states have called for an immediate humanitarian Ceasar but Israel continues to drop bombs on the Gaza Strip,.

Saudi Arabia's Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud on Israel-Palestine war

Along with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors, Hyundai Motors has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to build a more than $500 million automobile assembly factory in the oil-rich country.

Hyundai and Lucid Motors to build Saudi Arabia plant for EVs

Hyundai & Lucid motors partner with Saudi wealth fund

The White House announced that based on US intelligence gathered from aerial imagery and intercepted communications, Israel was not involved in the strike on a Gaza hospital that resulted in hundreds of casualties.

'Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital strike': US cites aerial imagery, intercepted communications

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler told Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas he was working to prevent "an expansion" of conflict after the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, Saudi state media said early Tuesday.

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman says 'Saudi stands by Palestinians'

At least 16 civilians were killed on Thursday in Syrian army shelling of a village in a rebel-held area of northwestern Syria, activists and emergency workers said.

Syrian army shelling kills over 16 civilians in Idlib

This week on The West Asia Post, +A graduation ceremony in Syria's military institute took a deadly turn. +Turkiye seeks retribution for a ghastly explosion in its capital. +A year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iran's morality police strikes again. This time a 16-year-old is battling for her life. +Saudi-Iran tensions spill-over to sports. +Education takes a hit amid Lebanon's economic crisis, forces children to work.

The West Asia Post: A graduation ceremony in Syria's military institute took a deadly turn

About 20 US Democrat senators including some senior Democrats have written to the American President Joe Biden to express their very serious concerns about a potential deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia

US democrats skeptical of security guarantees to Saudi Arabia

Israeli minister Shlomo Karhi to visit Saudi Arabia to address Universal Conference | WION Dispatch

Israeli minister Shlomo Karhi to visit Saudi Arabia to address Universal Conference

For the first time in 13 years, a Saudi delegation visited the occupied west bank. This included Riyadh’s first non-resident ambassador to occupied Palestinian territories Naif Al Sudairi. Regional watchers are calling the visit a big step in Israel, Saudi truce. How does this development impact the region's dynamics?

Official visits between Saudi, Israel highlight warming ties

A delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived in the occupied West Bank this morning amid talk that the Kingdom is on the verge of normalising relations with the apartheid state of Israel. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation was led by the non-resident envoy to the Palestinian territories, Nayef Al-Sudairi.

West Bank: Saudi delegation arrives amid talk of normalisation with Israel

A Chinese activist pleaded for authorities not to deport him after he landed at Taiwan's international airport Friday (Sep 22), and requested asylum from the United States and Canada.

Chinese activist Chen Siming asks Taiwan not to deport him

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman says he does not care about accusations of 'sportswashing' as long as it adds to the country's GDP.

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince unfazed by sportswashing allegations

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