Hunter Biden turns tables on GOP with Jared Kushner counter
President's son raises Trump son-in-law's Saudi deal when quizzed about his own business dealings
Saudi 'Sportswashing' Is More Than Skin Deep
They are concerned about the status of women in the kingdom, but two sports icons are stuck with a vision of a Saudi Arabia that no longer exists.
Jared Kushner beard photo mocked
A photo of Jared Kushner with facial hair has been shared online—and people are criticizing his financial dealings, too.
Jared Kushner's Middle East dealings under scrutiny amid Trump report
The former White House adviser's firm received a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia six months after he left office in 2021.
From Soccer to AI, Saudi Arabia Spends to Win
If Saudi Arabia follows the model it pioneered in sports, its next step would be to recruit high-profile AI leaders from the West to further enhance its expertise and prestige.
Mary Trump details her family's "crimes"
Donald Trump's estranged niece Mary Trump railed against charges she feels should have been brought against her own family.
Will Saudi Prince MBS become Biden partner in containing Mideast conflict?
Washington hopes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman might work jointly with the United States to build a coalition against Hamas.
With Elon Musk, free speech comes at a price
The tech billionaire has so far remained silent over the fate of a Saudi man sentenced to death over some tweets.
With Iran's help, Saudi crown prince seeks to end war and transform kingdom
"MbS needs security to attract investment, and Iran wants the economic dividends of ensuring security," expert and editor Mohammad Ali Shabani tells Newsweek.
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Are More Than Just Oil and Water
For more than two years, the United States has had no ambassador in Saudi Arabia. During that hiatus, a once robust and cooperative Saudi-American relationship withered.
The end of the American Century begins in the Middle East
Beijing is replacing Washington as the player with the contacts and the power to broker deals between rivals in the region.
Don't Press the Panic Button on Saudi-Chinese Ties
U.S. officials shouldn't brush off the Saudi entreaties to Beijing as nothingburgers.
Saudi Arabia's Most Important Task Is Revitalizing Its National Identity
Since the ascent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the walls separating westerners and Saudis have been coming down.
China Is Pushing the U.S. Out of the Middle East
Riyadh is hoping to obtain from the United States security guarantees and assistance developing a civilian nuclear-energy program.
Lauren Boebert reminded of Trump's Saudi ties after CPAC remarks
"It's time we get real leadership back in the White House. Someone who actually cares about you and puts you first," the GOP lawmaker said.
Trump and Kushner slammed for benefitting from Saudi funds
A report from the Washington Post detailed how Trump and his son-in-law used their past positions to set themselves up to profit from ties with Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf's TV deal with CW Network sparks wave of jokes
A wealth fund headed by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman funds the tournament. Donald Trump has hosted several LIV Golf events at his resorts.
Trump's Saudi Arabia payments could become his newest legal headache
Even if the business deals weren't illegal, there could be political fallout for the former president.
Xi in Saudi Arabia: China Ejecting America From the Middle East
Many in America's foreign policy community—and even some in the Biden administration—are concerned by Biden's new course.
Fact Check: Were Saudi players promised Rolls-Royces for World Cup win?
Rumors on social media suggested the Saudi National team was offered luxury cars for their stunning win over Argentina.
Joe Biden recommending immunity for Mohammed bin Salman sparks outrage
The Justice Department has said bin Salman's position as prime minister of Saudi Arabia makes him immune to a lawsuit.
Eyeing payback for midterm oil cut, Biden faces Saudis going their own way
"We are a sovereign country and we do not take orders from anyone," Mohammed al-Sabban, former senior adviser to the Saudi energy minister, told Newsweek.
Trump silent on Biden's Saudi diplomatic debacle
"Trump would be wise to stay out of the way," Austin Carson, an associate professor of political science at the University of Chicago, told Newsweek.
Saudi Prince MBS Edges Closer to the Throne and That's a Good Thing
Last week's promotion of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to the role of prime minister makes it more likely that this track record of stable succession will continue.
Biden's Visit 'Emboldened' Saudi Arabia to Crack Down on Dissent—Activists
A Saudi woman's 34-year prison sentence for using Twitter is the beginning "of a larger wave and more brutal crackdowns," Abdullah Alaoudh told Newsweek.
Trump, Classified Nuclear Files, Saudis: What We Do Know, What We Don't
Newsweek Fact Check looks at the claims, rumors and potential fallout surrounding the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.
FBI Arrests Saudi Man for Harassing Dissidents in U.S.
Danah al-Mayouf was one of the women Ibrahim Alhussayen allegedly targeted online.
What is Dark Brandon? Meme of Evil Joe Biden Takes Internet by Storm
The Dark Brandon memes, which combine the slogan "Let's Go Brandon" with the look of the DarkMAGA meme, have been gaining popularity in the past months.
Joe Biden's Middle East Trip Defined by Fist Bumps, Blunders and Oil Talks
The president was widely criticized for greeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump.