Messi is now the face of another oppressive Middle Eastern monarchy
The Argentinian was unveiled as the latest tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia
The Irish Times view on Turkey’s problems: president is focused on re-election
Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to improve his chances of winning with a reset of foreign policy
Erdogan’s embrace of Saudi prince signals end of dispute over Khashoggi murder
Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia part of drive by Ankara to repair damaged ties with Riyadh
Erdogan says visit to Saudi Arabia will herald new era in ties
Turkish president seeks to repair relations with Gulf states in bid to boost ailing economy
Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia in bid to mend ties
Countries have been at odds since murder of Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018
Why did Jeffrey Epstein buy one of the best cellos in the world?
The powerful sexual predator took many secrets with him, including one prized cello
Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume talks on Thursday, report says
Security officials to discuss diplomatic relations and Yemen after seven-month break
Both sides in Yemen’s war are committing war crimes, says report
The UN estimates the death toll in the Yemeni war at 377,000
Yemen’s exiled president resigns as truce signals possible end to war
Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi hands over power to council with aim of starting negotiations
Turkish court suspends trial of 26 Saudis accused of killing Jamal Khashoggi
Case transferred to Saudi Arabia despite warnings move would lead to cover-up
US to urge Israel, Morocco and Algeria to join sanctions against Russia
Blinken’s visit will also take in West Bank and will discuss regional issues and oil
US confirms delivery of Patriot anti-missile systems to Saudi Arabia
Systems will be used to counter Yemeni rebel rocket and drone attacks on oil infrastructure
The Ukraine war is not about democracy versus autocracy
Joe Biden likely to need help of some very illiberal states to prevail against Russia
Eddie Howe ‘doesn’t feel qualified’ to speak on Newcastle’s Saudi ownership
Manager says he is educating himself about it but believes he should focus on football
Johnson defends Saudi trip in pursuit of broad anti-Putin bloc
PM mounts rearguard action despite execution of 81 people in kingdom last weekend
The Irish Times view on Western relations with Riyadh: the blood in Saudi barrels
British prime minister Boris Johnson is travelling cap-in-hand to a state that murdered 81 people at the weekend
Thousands in UK sign up to accept Ukrainian refugees as scheme goes live
Gove criticised for ‘DIY asylum scheme’ requiring names and six-month minimum stay
Ken Early: Newcastle poised for their own stint as Carmela Soprano FC
Eddie Howe, manager of club owned by Saudi fund, refuses to comment on mass executions
There’s a lesson here for all of English football as Abramovich era unravels
Two English Premier League clubs are owned by nation state governments
Erdogan visit to Dubai Expo 2020 ends decade of estrangement
Turkish president signs 13 co-operation deals on issues including joint defence industries
Progress for Saudi women is uneven, despite cultural changes and more jobs
Despite reforms, women must still get permission from men to enter into marriages and make key decisions
Saudi crown prince seeks to normalise relations with Gulf rulers
Mohammed bin Salman meets other Arab leaders ahead of Riyadh summit next week
France frees Saudi man mistakenly held over Khashoggi killing
Detained man had been visiting Paris with a friend and held a valid visa for France
Suspect in killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi arrested in Paris
Former royal guard Khaled Aedh Al-Otaibi detained at Roissy airport as he prepared to board flight
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero emissions by 2060
Country to tackle climate change while ensuring oil market stability says Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia in ‘serious’ talks with Iran about repairing relations
Talks between rivals reflect tentative de-escalation in Middle East in wake of Joe Biden’s election
Newcastle confirm Steve Bruce to be in charge against Tottenham
Bruce will be in the dugout on Sunday in what will be his 1,000th game as a manager
Newcastle fans, how do you feel about torture and murder?
Newcastle fans speak of suffering but what about actual suffering in Saudi Arabia?
Newcastle takeover: Infuriating tracksuit vendor v blood-stained dictatorship?
Walk arm-in-arm with the Saudi state and football’s faux morality simply collapses
Newcastle United confirm €350m Saudi-backed takeover to end Mike Ashley era
Strong backlash from human rights groups after controversial deal goes through
Israeli spyware maker in spotlight amid reports of wide abuses
NSO denies its software has been used to target journalists and dissidents across world
Saudi Arabia accused of torture of high-profile political detainees
Human Rights Watch report cites prison guards who described ‘harrowing scenes’
Saudi Arabia and Houthis close in on terms for a ceasefire in Yemen
Houthis seek lifting of blockades on ports, airport in exchange for talks on nationwide truce
Suspects in alleged plot to destabilise Jordan set to face trial
Charges for ex-finance minister and minor ruling family member include inciting sedition
Saudi ‘sportswashing’ designed to obscure obscene human rights record
Proposed Premier Golf League another attempt to use sport for base political reasons
Talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal to resume in Vienna
Mid-May deadline set for achieving roadmap as presidential elections take place in June
Inquiry launched as No 10 insiders accuse Dominic Cummings over leaks
Text message from Boris Johnson to billionaire James Dyson over tax leaked
The mystery of the Salvator Mundi: Where has Leonardo da Vinci’s €375m painting gone?
A clash of wills has kept the masterpiece hidden since it was sold for a record price in 2017
Jordan’s Prince Hamzah to escape prosecution for involvement in alleged conspiracy
Prince to be ‘dealt with withing the framework of the royal family’
Saudi Arabia has spent at least $1.5bn on ‘sportswashing’, report reveals
Report outlines the scale of spending and broad range of sports involved
The killing of Jamal Khashoggi: Dial MBS for murder
Bryan Fogel discusses his ‘true-crime documentary’ The Dissident about the journalist
Biden faces backlash as bin Salman goes unpunished for role in Khashoggi murder
US Wrap: Administration strongly criticised for decision not to sanction Saudi prince
Khashoggi’s fiancee says Saudi prince must be ‘punished’
US intelligence report finds Saudi crown prince approved of the journalist’s killing
The Irish Times view on the killing of Khashoggi: Biden pulls his punches
Public denunciation tempered by desire not to hurt US business relationships with Saudi Arabia
Saudi allies reject CIA’s Khashoggi report amid calls for crown prince to be sanctioned
Human rights body says US only penalising prince’s associates sends ‘terrible message’
New information connects Saudi crown prince to Jamal Khashoggi murder
Firm controlled by Mohammed Bin Salman owns jets used by assassination squad
Hamas court rules women need male permission to travel
Coinciding with opening of Gaza crossing into Egypt, move sets back rights in strip
Joe Biden suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Supply of 50 F35 fighter jets and other weaponry agreed by Trump put on hold
Qatar returns to Gulf council in major diplomatic victory
Qatari emir refused to capitulate to Saudi, Emirati demands and ostracism campaign
Saudi Arabia to reopen borders with Qatar in bid to end bitter Gulf dispute
Rapprochement comes three years after Gulf states cut diplomatic and transport ties with Doha
Saudi Arabia moves slowly towards granting freedoms to women
Women can now apply for name changes for themselves and their children, and alter their social status without approval of male guardians
Saudi rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul sentenced to almost six years in jail
She had been found guilty of spying with foreign parties and conspiring against the kingdom
Netanyahu flies to Saudi Arabia for secret meeting with crown prince
Israeli PM’s meeting with Mohammed Bin Salman and Pompeo raises prospect of closer ties
Johnny Watterson: One step forward, two steps back for women’s sport
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