CITY OF RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA

Mar 15 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Move Holds the Key to Restoring Global Oil Flow

Saudi Aramco recently told its buyers that it did not know which port would handle April shipments. The message showed a new fact: Iran, not the United States, can decide when the global oil market opens again. A buyer in Saudi Arabia laughed that he would call Iran to find out when the war ends

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia's Big Plan to Attract Wealthy Visitors

Saudi Arabia is thinking about making its premium residency program bigger. This program is meant to bring in more money and visitors. The goal is to make the country less dependent on oil and more open to different kinds of people. Right now, the program is for certain high-earning professionals.

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Are Whales Paying the Price?

Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear

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Jan 04 2026FINANCE

Saudi Arabia's Big Money Plan for 2026

Saudi Arabia has a big plan for 2026. They need to borrow a lot of money. The finance minister has approved this plan. The country needs about 217 billion riyals. That is around $57. 86 billion. This money will help cover a budget shortfall and pay back some old debts. Saudi Arabia is the world's t

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Dec 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Saudi Arabia's Big Bet on Fun and Games

Saudi Arabia is making a big move to become a major player in the world of entertainment. Qiddiya City, a massive project, is set to open its doors with Six Flags and a waterpark called Aquaarabia. This is all part of a bigger plan called Vision 2030, which aims to shift the country's economy away f

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Dec 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Saudi Arabia's Hollywood Makeover

Saudi Arabia's money is making big waves in Hollywood. Recently, the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund stepped in to help finance a massive takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This isn't the only big move they've made. They've also shown interest in buying out Electronic Arts, a major gaming comp

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