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The nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia has sparked many comments, questions and reactions. Trump says the deal is “totally subject to” Saudi Arabia signing the Abraham Accords, an agreement which requires the kingdom to normalize ties with Israel.

The U.S.-Iran war is showing signs of widening as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels exchange attacks with Saudi Arabia. Global’s Jazan Grewal speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations and Political Science at the University of Toronto, to unpack what this latest escalation means for the conflict, and for global shipping through the Red...

The fears of an escalating regional conflict in the Middle East are growing, as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis continue to exchange strikes. Officials say Saudi air defence systems intercepted two missiles targeting oil refineries on Saturday.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark nuclear deal that could potentially allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium. But as Jackson Proskow reports, the agreement is sparking fears of how hardliners in Iran could respond.

As the U.S. works to end Iran’s nuclear future, it may be giving one to the Saudis. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke with media Thursday, providing further insight into the nuclear deal made between the U.S. and Saudia Arabia. Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump “wants to see these countries sign the Abraham Accord,” and that the deal is “totally subject to” Saudi Arabia doing so.

Asked what guardrails the Government of Canada will have on selling arms to Saudi Arabia – a country whose human rights record has long remained in question – Defence Minister David McGuinty echoed comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney that building relations with the controversial nation were about “pursuing trade opportunities.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic visit to Turkey to attend a NATO summit and Saudi Arabia to secure new trade partnerships. Global’s Jazan Grewal is joined by Vina Nadjibulla, Vice President of Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to unpack the visit including criticism over balancing economic...

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had carried out a military operation targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones, in response to what they described as Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport.

Speaking in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney touted the expanding ties between Canada and Saudi Arabia, outlining how Canadian expertise is helping to transform infrastructure across the country. He also said new training partnerships are supporting the Kingdom’s domestic aviation and defence industries.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of continued efforts to diversify Canada’s relationships. Mackenzie Gray reports on the deals Carney signed, and why he chose to avoid talking about Saudi Arabia’s poor human rights record.

When it comes to questions of human rights, “lecturing” other countries is an “ineffective strategy,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Carney said he is more concerned with business and the economy than with disagreements over human rights.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time a Canadian PM has visited the nation in 26 years. He is set to take part in a signing ceremony with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum on Thursday. Mackenzie Gray reports.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to Turkey next week for the annual NATO summit. But we’ve learned he will extend that trip with a stop in Saudi Arabia, for his first-ever in-person meeting with the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Mackenzie Gray gives us insight into what Canadians could expect from the...

What Prime Minister Mark Carney accomplished in Saudi Arabia, and why he avoid talking about the country’s poor human rights record. An early assessment of Canada’s 2026 wildfire season. The backlash to Meta’s planned AI data centre in Alberta. Plus, how singer Bonnie Tyler eclipsed people’s hearts.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had lots to say about Canada’s deepening relationship with Saudi Arabia during a visit to Jeddah, but not nearly as much about some thorny issues with the U.S. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Carney reacted to questions about trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the delayed opening of the...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked off a Gulf visit on Tuesday, starting in the UAE, with aims to pitch Washington’s Iran peace deal to Arab leaders in the region. As Global’s Reggie Cecchini reports, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain all host U.S. military bases that are critical to America’s military...

The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1. The decision follows escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia, driven by competition over regional influence and production limitations. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business Matters for April 28, 2026.

An upstart golf league that lured many of the best players from the PGA may go belly up. Saudi Arabia, which paid a fortune to sign some of the biggest stars, is reportedly poised to pull support for LIV Golf. Eric Sorensen explains why and what it could mean for the sport.

There are signs the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran is only widening. Redmond Shannon reports on the energy infrastructure being attacked, and how Israel has assassinated its third top Iranian official in two days.