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Saudi Arabia

Conservationists in shock at death of top SA cheetah scientist Vincent van der Merwe

South Africa

Conservationists in shock at death of top SA cheetah scientist Vincent van der Merwe

By Don Pinnock

Middle East Crisis – Why Trump’s annexation of Gaza won’t happen

Politics

Middle East Crisis – Why Trump’s annexation of Gaza won’t happen

By Kevin Bloom

Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

Sport

Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

By Yanga Sibembe

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

Sport

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

By Yanga Sibembe

A travel diary — Hajj is never your journey alone

South Africa

A travel diary — Hajj is never your journey alone

By Khadija Patel

Turkey stops all trade with Israel amid Gaza war; Biden warns on student protest violence

World

Turkey stops all trade with Israel amid Gaza war; Biden warns on student protest violence

By Bloomberg

South Africa’s Kevin Lerena ready to light up Riyadh against rookie Justis Huni

South Africa

South Africa’s Kevin Lerena ready to light up Riyadh against rookie Justis Huni

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

LIV and earn — pro golfers face change in 2024, and lots more money

Sport

LIV and earn — pro golfers face change in 2024, and lots more money

By Craig Ray

US’s Sullivan meets with Saudi Crown Prince; Biden administration works with allies to stop Houthi Red Sea attacks

World

US’s Sullivan meets with Saudi Crown Prince; Biden administration works with allies to stop Houthi Red Sea attacks

By Bloomberg

First Saudi-Africa summit signals rocky ground for African Union governance and continental unity

Africa

First Saudi-Africa summit signals rocky ground for African Union governance and continental unity

By Hubert Kinkoh

Saudi Arabia serenades global soccer’s best with the sweetest tune of all — money

Sport

Saudi Arabia serenades global soccer’s best with the sweetest tune of all — money

By Yanga Sibembe

Targeted killings by Saudi border officials and repatriation fail to deter influx of Ethiopian migrants

Africa

Targeted killings by Saudi border officials and repatriation fail to deter influx of Ethiopian migrants

By Tadesse Simie Metekia for ISS Today