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U.S. 'smart' bombs will be built in Saudi Arabia under Trump arms deal

Democrats in Congress say the administration should not hand the Saudis valuable weapons tech given the kingdom's conduct in Yemen and human rights record.

World News

Football faces “existential threat” after Infantino gifted second FIFA term

Gianni Infantino will be handed a second term as FIFA President at a meeting in Paris on Wednesday.

Russia

Holy water and Kinder eggs — the world's weirdest import restrictions

Russia wants to ban imports of meat and dairy products for personal use but other countries around the world have some stranger import restrictions.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king calls for global action to stop 'escalations' by Iran

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has called for international action to stop "escalations" in Iran following attacks on Gulf oil assets.

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Italy

Italian unions refuse to load Saudi ship carrying weapons to Yemen

The ship was previously prevented by protestors from being loaded in a French port.

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

World News

Saudi : “Sabotage attacks” on oil tankers undermine supply security

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two of its oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” near Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates, claiming it as an aggression towards the security of global crude supplies.

Yemen

Houthi's begin withdrawing from Yemen ports

Yemen's Houthi movement has begun withdrawing forces from the country’s port of Saleef in Hodeidah province, finally invoking the terms of a United Nations-sponsored peace deal five months after the agreement was made.

France

French campaigners prevent weapons shipment to Saudi Arabia

Saudi vessel leaves French waters without weapons after protests

Sudan

Three billion dollar lifellne for Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates say they will send 3bn dollars' worth of aid to crisis-torn Sudan

United Arab Emirates

UAE & Saudi Arabia to give $200m in aid to Yemenis of all backgrounds

UAE and Saudi Arabia to give $200m in aid to Yemenis of all backgrounds

USA

Euroviews. Why is Trump still ignoring Saudi Arabia's brutal human rights abuses? ǀ View

The Saudi regime is subjecting female activists and other political prisoners to imprisonment, torture and sexual abuse. And America says nothing.

Europe News

German government divided over ban on Saudi arms sales

Germany's government is in a deadlock over extending a ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia that is set to expire this week.

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'Honk for human rights': NGO protests by Saudi embassy in Paris

Saudi women's rights activists Loujain al-Hathloul, Iman al-Nafjan and Aziza al -Yousef were arrested in May 2018 but have yet to be presented with any charges.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassador amidst Khashoggi fallout

Princess Reema bint Bandar has been named as the kingdom's envoy to the US.

24 February 2019

World

Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

22 February 2019

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

22 February 2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

18 February 2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17 February 2019

Saudi Arabia

Human rights campaigners call for tech firms to act over Saudi app

The calls came after it emerged that both platforms have hosted a Saudi Arabian government app that allowed men to track women’s activity.

14 February 2019