France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia but largely funded by Riyadh.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to France 24, their talks are expected to cover various topics, including the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait.
A tanker caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile off the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. The incident, reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations, occurred 63 nautical miles west of the Saudi city of Yanbu. All crew members were safe and accounted for, with no reported environmental impact. This is not the first incident in the area, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have declared a blockade on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and carried out attacks on Saudi oil facilities and shipping in recent weeks, Live Mint and Gulf News reported.
Mohammed bin Salman and Emmanuel Macron also attended the Esports World Cup closing ceremony in Paris. The event was held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia, although it was largely funded by Riyadh, France 24 reported.
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