The buzz around Saudi Arabia's potential purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U. S. has sparked a heated debate. At the heart of the discussion is China's notorious reputation for snatching up advanced military tech. Experts and retired military bigwigs are weighing in, and their thoughts are as varied as they are intriguing. One former U. S. Air Force general, Ch...
Jamal Khashoggi was a brave man who spoke out against his government. He came from a well-known family in Saudi Arabia but left his home in 2017. He was not allowed to use Twitter anymore. He started writing for The Washington Post. He talked about how he was scared to speak up before. He did not want to lose his job or freedom. He did not want to put his family in d...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely on military and security issues. The dinner was quite the event, with...
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a successful visit to the White House. He got most of what he wanted from President Trump. The US and Saudi Arabia made big deals on defense, trade, and technology. This shows how much power the Crown Prince has. He also got the US to drop a key demand: full normalization with Israel. The US called Saudi Arabia a M...
Little Rock is buzzing with holiday cheer and creative events. The city's annual tree lighting event, "Bright the Night, " is happening at the downtown plaza. It's not just about the tree, though. There will be live music from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and free treats like cookies and hot cocoa. Plus, the winners of the Downtown Holiday Window Dec...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of these minerals. But right now, China controls most of the supply. The U....
In a surprising turn of events, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, received a warm welcome during his recent visit to the United States. This visit comes seven years after a dark incident where Saudi agents, allegedly following orders, killed and dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Despite this grim past, the focus was on business, with both leaders hig...
The United States is planning to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This news comes just before a high-profile meeting between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The deal is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between the two countries. The F-35 is a cutting-edge fighter jet. It is known for its stealth capabilities and...
The TV ratings game is heating up, and it's not just about who's on top right now, but who can keep the audience hooked until the very end. Last night, ITV's "I'm a Celebrity. . . Get Me Out of Here! " kicked off its new season with a bang. It pulled in 6. 6 million viewers, with a peak of 7. 3 million during the first hour. That's a solid start, but it's not the on...
Six Flags is making a bold move to expand its reach beyond North America. The company is set to open its first park in Saudi Arabia on December 31. This new park, called Six Flags Qiddiya City, will be located in the Tuwaiq Mountains near Riyadh. It will feature over two dozen rides, including Falcons Flight, which is claimed to be the tallest and fastest roller coas...