Riyadh

Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an offshoot of the 18th century walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.

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Putin Thanks Saudi Crown Prince for U.S.-Russia Talks in Riyadh-What Next in the Russia-Ukraine War? Putin Thanks Saudi Crown Prince for U.S.-Russia Talks in Riyadh. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for facilitating U.S.-Russia negotiations.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 2 days ago

Nandy: Zelenskyy is a legitimate leader and not a dictator Lisa Nandy says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "legitimate leader", rejecting US president Donald Trump's description of the Ukrainian president as a "dictator". The culture secretary also warns "there can.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 2 days ago

Trump backs election in Ukraine, calls Zelensky unpopular amid Peace talks on ending conflict Trump backs elections in Ukraine. Trump has backed the need for elections in Ukraine, arguing that President Zelensky is highly unpopular. He cited a “4% approval rating” for Zelensky and insisted.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 3 days ago

Zelenskyy cancels scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia following US-Russia meeting The Ukrainian President said he did not want any "coincidences" after his country was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published 3 days ago

Saudi Arabia consolidates soft power as Riyadh hosts US-Russia talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published 4 days ago

Breaking News: Putin-Trump Meeting Date Announced \| U.S Reunites With Russia To Betray Europe, UK In a major geopolitical shift, the date for the highly anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially announced for next week. As.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 4 days ago

Rubio & Saudi Prince Discuss Gaza Amid Controversial Trump Proposal for Palestinian Resettlement In a high-stakes meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) discuss President Trump’s controversial proposal for resettling Palestinian residents of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 4 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio presser in Riyadh Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 18:10Published 4 days ago

Russia-USA Saudi Meet Begin: Putin-Trump in Riyadh To End War Without Zelensky Approval? Russia-USA Saudi Meet Begin: U.S. and Russian delegations meet in Saudi Arabia for high-stakes talks aimed at resetting fractured relations and discussing potential steps to end the ongoing Ukraine.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published 4 days ago

Germany Won’t Send Troops To Ukraine Without ‘U.S Involvement’ Amid Peacekeeping Talks Germany won’t send troops to Ukraine without U.S involvement, AFP reports, citing a government source. The decision follows US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s refusal to deploy American troops as.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 4 days ago

US, Russia To Hold Ukraine Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia, Trump Envoy Confirms High-Level Negotiations Russia Ukraine War Updates: US and Russian officials will hold high-level talks on the Ukraine conflict in Saudi Arabia in the coming days, confirmed Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 5 days ago

Putin-Trump summit expected this month as US, Russia set stage in Saudi Arabia \| Details Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may hold a summit in Saudi Arabia this month, reports suggest. Senior U.S. officials will meet a Russian delegation in Riyadh next week.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 6 days ago

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Hull hangs on to win in Riyadh Charley Hull shoots a six-under final round 66 to win the Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh - her first European Tour win since 2021. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2024

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Hughes to fight McKee on Ngannou-Ferreira undercard Ireland's Paul Hughes will face AJ McKee on the undercard of Francis Ngannou's fight against Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 19 October. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2024
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