U.S.-Made AIM-120C-8 Missiles

Saudi Arabia to Upgrade Air Force Arsenal with U.S.-Made AIM-120C-8 Missiles After Washington’s Green Light

In a move that signals deepening military ties amid a shifting Middle East power balance, the U.S. State Department on May 2 approved a potential $3.5 billion sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia. The proposed deal, disclosed by...
F-35 Lightning II

Saudi Arabia Arms Deal Sidesteps F-35, Exposing Fault Lines in U.S. Middle East Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Riyadh this May, he is expected to unveil a colossal arms package valued at approximately US$100 billion—a bold reaffirmation of American support for one of its most important Middle Eastern allies. The deal promises...
J-10 fighter jets

Chinese J-10 Over Saudi Skies: A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Power in the Middle East

A single photograph has stirred a global conversation. On April 20, 2025, the open-source intelligence account MenchOsint posted an image of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-10 fighter jets flying above King Fahd Port in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia....
Turkish fighter jet KAAN

Saudi Arabia Eyes Turkish KAAN Stealth Fighters Amid F-35 Setback and Strategic Realignment

Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive pursuit of fifth-generation combat aircraft has taken a significant turn as the Kingdom reportedly explores the acquisition of up to 100 Turkish-built KAAN stealth fighters. The potential procurement marks a major pivot in Riyadh’s defense strategy,...
Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin

Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Excluded From Peace Talks After Russia Objection

President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, was notably absent from high-level negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. His exclusion came after the Kremlin objected to his participation, according to U.S....
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

Kremlin Awaits U.S. Briefing on Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal Before Responding

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it would wait for an official briefing from the United States before commenting on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, following high-stakes talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The ceasefire offer,...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Saudi Arabia for Key Talks on Ukraine Conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Saudi Arabia from March 10-12 for high-level diplomatic talks, including discussions with Ukrainian officials, according to a statement from the US Department of State. The visit marks a crucial moment...
Missile Attack Ukraine

U.S. and Russia to Hold Second Round of Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions

In a development that signals a potential thaw—however slight—in U.S.-Russia relations, representatives from both countries are set to meet for a second round of diplomatic talks in the next two weeks, according to Russian state news agency RIA. The meeting, which...
Mohammed bin Salman-Vladimir Putin

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Holds Talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, the Kremlin reported. The discussion centered around key geopolitical and economic issues, including Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh and ongoing cooperation in the OPEC+...
TikTok

Saudi Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok Acquisition, Awaiting Elon Musk’s Next Move

Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the Saudi Arabian investment powerhouse helmed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has expressed interest in joining forces with potential buyers of TikTok, the globally popular social media platform. KHC's CEO, Talal Ibrahim al-Maiman, revealed in an...
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