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Don’t Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup
The host of the 2034 international football competition has a gruesome record of violence against migrant workers.
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Stephen Feinberg is a major Trump donor and has investments in companies that maintain lucrative Pentagon contracts.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Kushner’s Ties to Saudi Crown Prince
Kushner appears to be shaping foreign policy by acting as a “consultant to the Saudi government,” the lawmakers said.
More Than 1,000 Perish During Hajj, With Most Deaths Attributed to Extreme Heat
Climate advocates warned that urgent action on fossil fuels is needed to avoid more deaths.
Ron Wyden Is Investigating Saudi Support for Jared Kushner’s Private Equity Firm
“It appears to be a payoff as much as a potential investment,” said a former chief ethics counsel for the Treasury.
Congress Is Poised to Cede Even More of Its Oversight of Foreign Weapons Sales
A new bill would speed up delivery of deadly arms while scaling back Congress's ability to monitor the implications.
Biden’s Illegal Bombing of Yemen Intensifies the Risk of Regional War
The Houthis say their attacks in the Red Sea will continue until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Some House Democrats Reportedly Seeking Ouster of Biden’s Middle East Adviser
Brett McGurk has exerted significant influence over the administration's handling of Israel's assault on Gaza.
Report: Saudi Arabia Plans to Get African Countries “Hooked” on Fossil Fuels
“The Saudi government is like a drug dealer trying to get Africa hooked on its harmful product,” an expert said.
Arizona Evicts a Saudi Alfalfa Farm, But the Thirsty Crop Isn’t Going Anywhere
Water-guzzling alfalfa farms pose a growing threat to Arizona's future as water resources dwindle.