BBC Business
Saudi Arabia's PIF buys EA for $55bn, borrowing $20bn to do it, and fans worry The Sims might get a bit more... conservative.
The Guardian Europe
Saudi Arabia prepares another round of 'let's see if this works' in Yemen, complete with naval coalitions and land offensives, while the Houthis play blockade games.
The Atlantic
Trump resumes bombing Iran despite previously admitting it wouldn't work, while economic reserves dwindle and Gulf states get sweetheart nuclear deals.
The Atlantic
Saudi Arabia spent billions on Trump family deals to get a nuclear pact, only to have Trump immediately add conditions on Truth Social. Turns out, paying to play doesn't guarantee you'll stay in the game.
BBC World
Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognize Israel to get a nuclear deal, because what could possibly go wrong with linking Middle East peace to uranium enrichment?
BBC World
Houthis announce a 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi ships - because nothing says 'retaliation' like threatening global oil shipments.
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