The 4 biggest moments from this week's BRICS summit — and why they matter

Six new members beefed up the bloc, Xi mysteriously skipped a speech, Putin's ICC arrest warrant kept him away, and India and China pulled back troops

• Aug 25, 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia join China and Russia in BRICS economic bloc

The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.

• Aug 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia accused of killing migrants

A new report from Human Rights Watch claims Saudi Arabian border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, including women and children, as they attempted to cross into the country from Yemen. Max Abrahms, professor of international relations at Northeastern University, joined CBS News to discuss the report.

• Aug 22, 2023

Ethiopia unveils joint Saudi probe into alleged migrant killings

Washington urged "a thorough and transparent investigation" into the allegations, which were dismissed by a Saudi government source.

• Aug 22, 2023

Saudi border guards allegedly killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants

"I saw a guy calling for help, he lost both his legs," one woman told Human Rights Watch. "He was screaming; he was saying, 'Are you leaving me here?'"

• Aug 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia executes U.S. national convicted of killing his father

Saudi Arabia executed a U.S. national convicted of torturing and killing his father, state media reported, bringing to at least 19 the number of foreigners put to death this year.

• Aug 17, 2023

Abducted U.N. workers free after 18 months in Yemen

In a brief statement, a spokesman for U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said all "available information suggests that all five colleagues are in good health."

• Aug 11, 2023

Ukraine makes peace pitch in Saudi Arabia

More than 40 countries were in Saudi Arabia over the weekend to hear a peace pitch from Ukraine and its allies, but notably absent was Russia. In light of not being invited, Moscow has referred to the talks as a "hoax." Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss the meeting.

• Aug 7, 2023

Gas prices high, but relief could be coming

An oil production cut could lead to more pain at the pump for Americans. Gas prices shot up in July, causing an increased cost for summer road trips. We asked senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave to explain why heat is costing you at the pump.

• Aug 4, 2023

Arizona reexamining deals to lease land to Saudi-owned farms

Saudi-owned Fondomonte uses Arizona land to grow alfalfa, a crop that's illegal to produce in Saudia Arabia because of how much water it requires.

• Aug 3, 2023

Impact of Saudi Arabia's sports investments

After getting rejected by Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia has made an offer to another soccer superstar that may be too good to refuse. The Saudi club Al Hilal has proposed a world-record $332 million transfer fee to bring Kylian Mbappé from the French club Paris Saint-Germain. Michael Goldberg, senior vice president of sports finance for global credit rating firm DBRS Morningstar, discussed the business of soccer and how Saudi investments are reshaping the landscape.

• Jul 25, 2023

Unpacking the planned PGA-LIV Golf merger

Tuesday's Senate hearing on the PGA Tour's potential deal with LIV Golf is putting one of America's most popular sports under the microscope. Brody Miller, golf writer for The Athletic, joins CBS News to break down the enormity of the possible merger.

• Jul 11, 2023

Local security guard killed in shooting outside U.S. consulate in Jeddah

The assailant was killed by Saudi security forces, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.

• Jun 28, 2023

Nesma: Embracing the energy transition of Vision 2030

Nesma Renewable Energy - inspired by Vision 2030, is spearheading the implementation of green energy technology in Saudi Arabia.

• Jun 27, 2023

Sportswashing accusations in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to transform its economy. Jon Wertheim investigates if it’s about transformation, or sportswashing human rights abuses.

• Jun 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia invests in sports as it tries to reshape its world image

The gulf kingdom with a poor track record on human rights is investing several billion dollars to try and become an international sports hub.

• Jun 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia investing in sports amid sportswashing accusations

Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to transform its economy. Jon Wertheim investigates if it's about transformation, or sportswashing human rights abuses.

• Jun 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia and sportswashing

The gulf kingdom with a poor track record on human rights is investing several billion dollars to try and become an international sports hub.

• Apr 9, 2023

PGA Tour officials to testify before Senate subcommittee

The proposed plan to merge the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf sent shockwaves across the golf world earlier this month.

• Jun 21, 2023

Blumenthal on probe into PGA-LIV merger

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that he is trying to uncover what happened behind the scenes in the PGA-LIV merger. "We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it," Blumenthal said.

• Jun 18, 2023

U.S. Open underway after PGA-LIV agreement

The U.S. Open has teed off in Los Angeles as pro golf faces growing uncertainty, after the Senate announced an investigation into the agreement between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. Jay Ginsbach, contributor and sports analyst for Forbes, joins CBS News with more.

• Jun 15, 2023

What is sportswashing?

Human Rights Watch accused Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the PGA of enabling Saudi Arabia to "sportswash" its human rights record following the PGA Tour's announcement of a merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on what that is.

• Jun 8, 2023

Twitter's Saudi ties

CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.

• Jun 7, 2023

9/11 families outraged by PGA/LIV merger

The controversial merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is causing outrage, including among families of 9/11 victims. Kristen Breitweiser, whose husband was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, joined CBS News to talk about the merger.

• Jun 7, 2023

Sister of jailed Saudi aid worker speaks out

A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock government officials was arrested in Riyadh in 2018 and allegedly tortured. Now, his American sister is speaking out in an exclusive interview with CBS News' chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.

• Jun 7, 2023

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