‘Wrecking ball’:The oil-rich nation blocking UN climate talks

‘Wrecking ball’:The oil-rich nation blocking UN climate talks

The need for consensus is delaying urgent action on climate – and consensus is needed to fix it.

  • byNick O'Malley

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As the world wobbles on climate,Australia doubles down

As the world wobbles on climate,Australia doubles down

Rattled by Donald Trump’s victory and pushback against earlier commitments,the world’s climate diplomats have struggled to find common ground during COP29 talks.

  • byNick O'Malley
‘Drill,baby,drill’:What if the world doesn’t need Trump’s ‘liquid gold’?
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‘Drill,baby,drill’:What if the world doesn’t need Trump’s ‘liquid gold’?

Donald Trump wants America to dominate the global oil market. But his plans to boost production come as demand for the fossil fuel has weakened.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Top speed 300km/h:On board the Middle East’s first high-speed train
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Top speed 300km/h:On board the Middle East’s first high-speed train

Clean,efficient and punctual,this Saudi train has been modified to cope with temperatures up to 50 degrees.

  • byBelinda Jackson
The former model who became the go-to broker for the wealthiest sheikhs in the world

The former model who became the go-to broker for the wealthiest sheikhs in the world

She became the unlikely toast of the Middle East and one of the most powerful people in football. But questions are now being asked.

  • byBen Marlow
It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the death of Hamas’ leader

It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the death of Hamas’ leader

Netanyahu has long wanted to show that he is a historic figure. Well,this is his moment.

  • byThomas L. Friedman
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Houthis,Hezbollah and Hamas:Who they are and what they want

Houthis,Hezbollah and Hamas:Who they are and what they want

As Israeli troops raid Lebanon,conflict is spreading again in the Middle East. Who are the key players,and what is the Axis of Resistance?

  • byJackson Graham,Angus Holland andCindy Yin
Trillion-dollar piggy banks:Inside the world of sovereign wealth

Trillion-dollar piggy banks:Inside the world of sovereign wealth

Norway’s is famously huge. Qatar used its to buy Harrods. How do sovereign wealth funds work? And why isn’t ours as big as Norway’s?

  • byAngus Holland
It’s not just Greg Norman:Saudis sign raft of Aussies in sport splurge

It’s not just Greg Norman:Saudis sign raft of Aussies in sport splurge

Pouring billions into golf,football and now the Olympics,the oil-rich Gulf state is pressing ahead with ambitious plans despite accusations of sportswashing.

  • byChris Barrett
Heat deaths in Mecca shine light on underworld pilgrim industry

Heat deaths in Mecca shine light on underworld pilgrim industry

More than 1000 deaths in Saudi Arabia have put a spotlight on an underworld of illicit tour operators who profit off people desperate to meet their religious duty.

  • byEmad Mekay andVivian Nereim
At least 550 people die from extreme heat during Muslim pilgrimage

At least 550 people die from extreme heat during Muslim pilgrimage

Temperatures have reached as high as 51.8 degrees during the Hajj,an annual pilgrimage that millions of Muslims make to Mecca to perform religious rites.

  • byPesha Magid andSaleh Salem