Royal Rumble: Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan depart Saudi Arabia as contenders for the title
WWE Royal Rumble Highlights On Saturday night, WWE saw two of its superstars secure championship matches at the upcoming WrestleMania 42. Liv Morgan emerged victorious in the women’s Royal Rumble, while Roman Reigns celebrated his win in the men’s match. For Morgan, this triumph is particularly significant as it represents a remarkable comeback after an […]
Bill Maher supports the backlash against Chappelle’s remarks on free speech in Saudi Arabia
Bill Maher Critiques Dave Chappelle’s Free Speech Comments Late-night host Bill Maher has responded to comedian Dave Chappelle’s remarks regarding free speech during his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia last month. Chappelle had suggested that Saudi Arabia offers more freedom of speech than the United States, which sparked pushback from Maher. […]
Government grants over $15 billion for arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Approves Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department announced on Friday that it has greenlit two significant arms sales: one to Israel valued at $6.67 billion and another to Saudi Arabia totaling $9 billion. These sales come during the Trump administration’s efforts to establish a peacekeeping strategy for the Gaza […]
Saudi Arabia restricts US access to its airspace and bases for a possible attack on Iran
President Trump Considers New Actions Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions As President Donald Trump contemplates potential military action against Iran, a senior official from a Gulf state has informed that Saudi Arabia will not permit the U.S. to utilize its airspace or bases for any such strike. Officials from Gulf Cooperation Council countries have revealed […]
Saudi Arabia cancels its planned futuristic city within a massive wall to transform it into this
Changes in Saudi Arabia’s Massive Project “The Line” Saudi Arabia’s ambitious initiative, “The Line,” might be shifting direction. It first came to light in 2021 when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled plans for this futuristic city—a vision many hoped for. Described as “car-free and road-free,” the city was supposed to allow residents to traverse […]
Saudi Arabia Executes an Unprecedented Number of Individuals in 2025
Recent reports from Saudi Arabia indicate that the country executed at least 356 individuals in 2025—marking the highest total in modern history and a notable rise from the previous record of 338 in 2024. Based on information from Agence France-Presse (AFP), it was found that around 243 of the executions were tied to drug offenses. […]
Saudi Arabia adjusts its foreign policy as Iran faces challenges from sanctions
Analysts suggest that a weakened Iran has led to a power vacuum in the Middle East, which Saudi Arabia is keen to fill by adjusting its relationships and pursuing a more independent foreign policy. Javed Ali, a former National Security Council official and Michigan University professor, noted how since Iran’s 1979 revolution, the two countries […]
Saudi Arabia will allow all foreign investors into its financial market.
Saudi Arabia Opens Capital Market to All Foreign Investors The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced on Tuesday that, starting February 1, the Saudi capital market will be available to all types of foreign investors. This is a significant move, as it marks the first time that international investors can directly participate in the market, […]
Saudi Arabia Attacks UAE-Supported Separatists in Southeastern Yemen
On Friday, Saudi warplanes struck a stronghold of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a Yemeni group that’s got backing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is a nominal ally of Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s central government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has launched a ground operation aimed at forcing the STC out of the oil-rich Hadramout […]
Saudi Arabia carries out airstrike on Yemeni port city aimed at a shipment thought to be associated with UAE-backed separatists.
Saudi-UAE Relations Strain After Airstrike on Yemen The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a new low after a recent Saudi airstrike targeted an arms shipment in Mukalla, Yemen. As of late afternoon Pacific Time, there were no reported casualties from the strike. The UAE accused Saudi Arabia of […]