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UAE refuses to join Gaza stabilisation force without clear legal framework
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor November 10, 2025

Decision reflects wider regional doubts about terms of US-drafted plan to disarm HamasPlans for a UN-mandated international stabilisation force charged with disarming Hamas inside Gaza face growing opposition after the United Arab Emirates said it woul…

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Unwed Mothers and Their Children Are Trapped in Saudi Arabia
ByVivian Nereim and Abdi Latif Dahir November 10, 2025

A Times investigation found that children are routinely deprived of birth certificates, medical care and education. Diplomats and police officers turned the mothers away.

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Unwed Mothers and Their Children Are Trapped in Saudi Arabia
ByVivian Nereim and Abdi Latif Dahir November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

A Times investigation found that children are routinely deprived of birth certificates, medical care and education. Diplomats and police officers turned the mothers away.

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Saudi Ex-Intelligence Official Seeks American Help Spilling U.S. Secrets
ByEphrat Livni November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Saad Aljabri, feuding with the de facto Saudi ruler, wants former U.S. officials to help him fend off Saudi corruption claims.

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Saudi Ex-Intelligence Official Seeks American Help Spilling U.S. Secrets
ByEphrat Livni November 8, 2025

Saad Aljabri, feuding with the de facto Saudi ruler, wants former U.S. officials to help him fend off Saudi corruption claims.

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As Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Drugs, Executions Near a Record High
ByIsmaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim November 7, 2025

Facing an influx of amphetamines, the kingdom has put hundreds of people to death, many of them foreigners convicted of low-level smuggling.

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As Saudi Arabia Cracks Down on Drugs, Executions Near a Record High
ByIsmaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Facing an influx of amphetamines, the kingdom has put hundreds of people to death, many of them foreigners convicted of low-level smuggling.

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Saudi Prince Plans Ambitious U.S. Visit, but Opening Ties With Israel Is Unlikely
ByVivian Nereim November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia is pushing for a security pact and a nuclear deal with the United States yet is not expected to recognize Israel soon, despite President Trump’s wishes.

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How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup
ByTariq Panja October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification.

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Jared Kushner is back – and so are big questions about his financial ties | Mohamad Bazzi
ByMohamad Bazzi October 29, 2025

Kushner’s investment firm is backed by three Arab petrostates critical to the Gaza agreement. And the deals keep comingIn Donald Trump’s first term, his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner was omnipresent. He worked on criminal justice reform, …

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