Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club after Golf Digest reported allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee. Mickelson’s representatives disputed the claims and said he remains focused on a family health matter.
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Senior figures from the Trump administration are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to address the recent pause in U.S. intelligence sharing, which has impacted Ukraine's military efforts against Russia. This meeting is part of a broader diplomatic initiative to mend the strained U.S.-Ukraine relationship and reinforce their alliance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The discussions, involving key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, could significantly influence the international response to the conflict with Russia and Ukraine's strategic position.
Key takeaways: President Joe Biden believes Hamas attacked Israel to prevent the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration has been…
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Wednesday to discuss the far-right Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians and the need to protect democracy in Israel. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said negotiations over Israel are getting closer every day, but that treatment of Palestinians is a major issue to be resolved. Biden is pushing Netanyahu to find a compromise on the judicial overhaul and to improve conditions in the West Bank, but it remains to be seen if the two leaders can come to an agreement.
Saudi border guards have been accused of killing hundreds of unarmed migrants attempting to cross into the kingdom from Yemen, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. Eyewitness accounts and images of dead bodies suggest the death toll could be in the thousands. Human Rights Watch is calling on Saudi Arabia to investigate the allegations and ensure that its border guards respect the rights of migrants and refugees.
On Wednesday evening, a gunman opened fire on the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of the assailant and a local security guard. The State Department has confirmed that all American and locally employed staff are accounted for and that Saudi authorities are currently investigating the incident.
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed upstart league, have proposed a surprise deal which has raised concerns from top Democrats in the Senate and House. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, has spoken out on the matter, saying that her late husband would agree that the people of Saudi Arabia shouldn't be penalized. The Treasury Department is now tasked with investigating the deal to determine whether it should be allowed to go through.
The PGA Tour's plans to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf have come under scrutiny in Washington, D.C., with Senator Ron Wyden raising questions about the morality and safety of the acquisition. The Justice Department has also notified the PGA Tour that it is investigating the merger plans for antitrust concerns, and the organization has yet to respond to the letter or the investigation. Many have questioned the morality of the merger, and the outcome of the investigation and the PGA Tour's response remain to be seen.