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.
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Accusations of sportswashing tarnish Saudi Arabia's foray into sports
Accusations of sportswashing have trailed Saudi Arabia's massive investment in sport. Correspondent Jon Wertheim visits the unlikely sports hub.
Koepka takes early lead at Masters
Brooks Koepka got off to a strong start in Round 1 of the Masters Tournament. James Colgan, news and features editor for Golf.com, joined CBS News to discuss Koepka's participation in the LIV Golf league, whether Tiger Woods can bounce back, and how weather is affecting play at Augusta.
Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to reopen diplomacy
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday after China brokered a deal to restore relations between the twi regional powers. Eric Lob, an assistant professor at Florida International University, joined CBS News to discuss what it means for these longtime rivals.
Sportswashing | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, Saudi Arabia is accused of using a tactic named "sportswashing." Is the Kingdom diversifying its economy, as they insist, or covering up human rights abuses and political repression? Correspondent Jon Wertheim travels to Saudi Arabia to find out.
China scores new diplomatic victory as Iran, Saudis push reconciliation
The long-time rivals reportedly agreed to reopen diplomatic missions in each other's capitals and will consider resuming direct flights – progress brokered by Beijing.
Here's what OPEC's production cuts mean for U.S. gas prices
Oil cartel's surprise plan to dial back production will likely push up fuel costs within the next two weeks, analysts say.
Florida man freed from Saudi prison
A Florida man sentenced to 19 years in prison in Saudi Arabia for tweets criticizing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been released. Saad Almadi, a 72-year-old with dual U.S.-Saudi citizenship, was arrested in 2021.
Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets, his son says
Saad Almadi, 72, a dual U.S.-Saudi citizen, was behind bars more than a year over tweets critical of the kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
China brokers Middle East peace deal
David Sacks, research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss what the diplomatic success of this deal means for China and how it could impact American influence.
China brokers deal for Iran, Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties
The landmark agreement between the two long-time foes amounts to a major diplomatic victory for Beijing.
Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to Tesla tweets
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi Arabian club
Last month, Ronaldo parted ways with Premier League giants Manchester United following a very public spat with the club.
China and Saudi Arabia sign partnership deal
China and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic partnership deal during Xi Jinping's trip to the Middle Eastern country for a summit. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBS News contributor and CEO of Strategy Risks, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what this means for U.S. relations with both nations.
OPEC+ decides against further oil cuts
Saudi-led OPEC+ opted not to make any additional changes to oil production as Western sanctions on Russian oil are set to take effect. Evan Halper, a business reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Lilia Luciano to discuss the impact.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
World Cup upset as Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1
Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. Ending Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run. CBS News Foreign Correspondent, Roxana Saberi, reports from Qatar.
Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after Argentina win at World Cup
Saudi King Salman announced a last-minute public holiday for workers and students in the kingdom, in celebration of the win.
Multiple deaths in Virginia Walmart shooting
Multiple people were fatally shot Tuesday night at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia. The sole suspect was dead, but there was no immediate confirmation on the number of casualties. The Biden administration has extended a pause on federal student loan payments, which had been set to resume on January 1. And in Dubai, Saudi Arabia shocked soccer fans by beating Argentina in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina 2-1 at World Cup
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
U.S. condemns North Korea missile launch
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic that, Japanese officials said, had enough range to reach the mainland United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the Biden administration's response to Pyongyang's latest missile tests and details on White House's decision to give Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman immunity in a lawsuit over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing
The Biden administration says Saudi Arabia's crown prince should be shielded from lawsuits over his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist.
U.S. woman freed from Saudi prison, barred from traveling with her daughter
Saudi Arabia has released an American woman it took into custody after she spoke out on her efforts to leave the country with her young Saudi-American daughter.
American woman detained in Saudi Arabia over custody dispute released
Carly Morris says her social media posts caught the attention of Saudi authorities.
American woman detained attempting to leave Saudi Arabia with daughter
Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been including U.S. citizens and Western-based Saudis in a general crackdown on those seen as rivals or critics.
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