The first talks between the United States and Russia since the war in Ukraine began have been held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. According to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, the nearly five-hour talks were "not bad": the delegations "had a serious conversation on all issues." What is known about the talks?

Earlier, the International Football Federation (FIFA) Congress approved Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup.

Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip and "cleanse" the enclave.

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shar'a, made his first foreign visit on February 2, traveling to Riyadh. During the visit, he met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud.

The Turkish government is planning to sign a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, which could see the kingdom purchase warships, tanks and missiles.

Saudi Arabia has pulled out of a major defense deal with the United States amid an impasse over Israel. Riyadh and Washington want to reach a lighter form of military cooperation agreement before Trump comes to power.

"Holy Jerusalem is calling us. Al-Aqsa Mosque is waiting for us to save it from suffering. Why are we afraid? What's holding us back? Are we afraid of death? Is there a more virtuous death than dying in the way of Allah?.. Today, if we cannot fight for the holy city, if we do not fight for its freedom, then what is the meaning of living as Muslims"... These words were the words of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, who was shot dead by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid on March 25, 1975. It belonged to Al Saud.

Raids against illegal immigrants took place in Saudi Arabia. It was reported that 1,569 people tried to cross the border of Saudi Arabia illegally, of which 24% were citizens of Yemen, 73% were citizens of Ethiopia, and 3% were citizens of other countries.

Google and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund plan to open a new intelligence-focused data center in SA. In this center, it is expected to develop artificial intelligence models and applications in the Arabic language, which will be actively used in oil and natural gas production.

This year, the largest and longest Halloween parties in the country's history were organized in Saudi Arabia. This "satanic ritual", which will be officially celebrated in Saudi Arabia from 2022, has raised objections from Muslims around the world. Critics say that this situation is not only foreign to Muslim values, but also popularizes the cult of death and necrophilia that exists in Western traditions.