Network says Ramallah changing tack, seeking to be involved in potential normalization process this time as opposed to boycotting it as it did in the past

World's biggest oil producer is building tourism, entertainment, and sports sectors, before global consumption of commodity expected peak in 2040

Group, which includes Western rivals Russia and China, also to welcome Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia in 2024; Tehran hails 'strategic victory for Iran's foreign policy'

Addis Ababa says it will 'promptly' investigate Human Rights Watch report claiming hundreds of Ethiopians killed; Saudi Arabia denies accusation

Close Netanyahu confidant Ron Dermer says Jerusalem would 'have to look at what ultimately is agreed upon'; Lapid argues allowing such a move would endanger Israel's security

Flame throwers, fireworks and a drone display light up Riyadh stadium as Brazilian forward becomes latest world-famous player to join Saudi Pro League

Workers toil in searing temperatures topping 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in order to make a living

Oil-rich nation's clubs have made big-buck purchases of international stars, but critics see 'sportswashing' of shoddy human rights record

China-brokered deal brought about renewal of ties between Middle East powers after they were severed in 2016 over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric

Moscow says meeting in Jeddah with officials from over 40 countries is meaningless without Russian representatives