Today
Why cornered Iran could decide to spark a Middle East war
An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to US and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
This Month
Paris Saint-Germain wins Champions League for first time
The trophy that not even Lionel Messi, Neymar or Kylian Mbappe could deliver to the French club was finally claimed by Luis Enrique, the Spanish coach.
May
Nvidia’s Huang lashes Trump’s China AI ban but spells out chip boom
The technology giant buoyed investors with a bullish outlook for the growth in artificial intelligence, but warned it was ceding markets where it cannot sell.
Middle East’s Nvidia demand could add $1trn to AI market boom
Sovereign AI deals have become key to Nvidia’s strategy to entice customers beyond Silicon Valley and reduce its reliance on big tech companies, and China.
Why is Trump so obsessed with other men’s looks?
The US president has never made a secret of his preoccupation with looks. But what has increased is the amount of time he devotes to the appearance of men.
Nvidia seeks to build its business beyond big tech
The chipmaker is establishing ties with nation states and ‘neoclouds’ in an effort to reduce reliance on Microsoft, Amazon and Google.
Megadeals and hyperbole: Is Trump’s Gulf tour more fiction than fact?
The US president’s visit has been a four-day jamboree of opulent ceremonies and petrodollar-fuelled investment pledges.
Woodside, Aramco sign rare deal to partner on global, US energy projects
President Trump wasn’t the only one doing deals at the US-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh, with Woodside inking a landmark tie-up with energy giant Aramco.
Trump goes for gold in the Middle East
The US president’s visit to the region is focused on the money that’s on offer. Israel and Gaza are not part of the equation for instant returns.
Trump’s Middle East visit is all about the money
When you’ve initiated a trade war with China, snaring foreign investment is like a victory on the battlefield for the US president.
Nvidia, AMD sell chips to Saudi Arabia for AI data centres
The companies are trying to broaden their customer base for artificial intelligence accelerators, a fast-growing field that’s facing tighter regulation in the US.
Trump seeks bromance and billions as he heads to Gulf
The US president expects a flurry of deals on his first official foreign trip, but he’ll still have to discuss the war in Gaza roiling the region.
A dark shadow looms over Trump’s attempt to woo the Middle East
Israel and the Gulf states are watching warily as the US president takes on Iran’s fanatics in a game of nuclear brinkmanship.
April
Piastri on top of the world with a lot more winning to do
It is the first time an Australian has led the drivers’ standings for 15 years, following his manager Mark Webber in 2010.
March
Allies rethink F-35 fighter jets over Trump’s ‘kill switch’
Some of America’s allies are considering dumping plans to buy the $127 million US plane, as the president upends traditional military alliances.
Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for summit with US
The Ukrainian president will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the eve of talks with America’s top diplomat.
Saudi wealth fund blocks PwC from advisory work for one year
The firm’s auditing projects will not be affected, but the move will still halt the firm’s progress in one of the world’s most lucrative markets.
February
The ex-Goldman banker who became Vladimir Putin’s dealmaker
A US-educated former Goldman Sachs banker, Kirill Dmitriev has cut an unexpected figure at recent talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh.
The Australian at the heart of Saudi’s billion-dollar push to dominate global sport
Danny Townsend ran Sydney FC and then the A-League. Now he’s in the box seat to observe Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to dominate world sport. Will his gamble pay off?
Russian wealth fund sees US companies returning in 2025
Some in Russia think economic ties will soon be resumed following the most senior US-Russia meeting this week on the Ukraine war since it began.