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UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue postponed following Iran attack • June 14, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Israel-Iran strikes: ‘Violation of international laws’, says Saudi Arabia • June 12, 2025, 8:58 PM ET (The Hindu)

Saudi minister to make a landmark West Bank visit • June 1, 2025, 5:50 AM ET (Taipei Times)

There are more women who move to Riyadh to create a new business than natives who start companies there, startup founder says • May 21, 2025, 5:58 AM ET (Fortune)

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Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Finance building

Saudi Arabia: desert landscape

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Kingdom Centre

Physical features of Arabia

The Kingdom Tower (centre background) in central Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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