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UAE security agents have detained US citizen Asim Ghafoor, former lawyer of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, on charges related to an in absentia conviction for money laundering.

"some version of what Mr. Biden has described did take place, only not with quite as much camera-ready theatricality."

Writer and columnist Robin Wright said Biden made little progress in resetting relations with the Palestinians.

This stuff stopped being funny a while ago.

The move could be seen as an effort by the Saudis to show they are willing to negotiate with the US, as Biden prepares to meet with the wealthy Gulf nations ruling family on Friday afternoon.

Incoherence.

In joint missive, leaders agree on Iran and Ukraine, differ on Palestinians; US president to later meet Netanyahu, get Herzog honor; Israel, US, India, UAE hold online summit

Leaders hold face-to-face talks in Jerusalem, during which the US president reaffirms US's 'complete devotion' to Israel's security; Lapid praises Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden wasn’t supposed to shake hands with foreign leaders during his trip to the Middle East this week, a precaution against catching Covid-19 that would also help avoid a politically awkward greeting with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman.

Mohammed's order to pardon the prisoners is an opportunity for them to start a new life and is aimed at alleviating their families' hardship, as well as giving them the opportunity to reintegrate themselves into society.