48 h. ago Lesbian Comedian Jessica Kirson Apologizes for Performing In Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Lesbian comedian Jessica Kirson apologized to fans for performing at a comedy festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, claiming that her intention in going to the Middle Eastern country was to "help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and valued." The post Lesbian Comedian Jessica Kirson Apologizes for Performing In Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Comedy Festival appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Dave Chappelle Jokes: 'It's Easier to Talk' in Saudi Arabia than USA After Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Dave Chappelle joked that it's "easier to talk" in Saudi Arabia than in the United States while headlining the Riyadh Comedy Festival.  The post Dave Chappelle Jokes: ‘It’s Easier to Talk’ in Saudi Arabia than USA After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Comedian Bill Burr Dismisses Backlash over Performance in Saudi Arabia: 'The Royals Loved the Show'

Comedian Bill Burr has defended his performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia several of his peers denounced him and others as sellouts.  The post Comedian Bill Burr Dismisses Backlash over Performance in Saudi Arabia: ‘The Royals Loved the Show’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Pete Davidson stands by Saudi Arabia gig after FDNY father's 9/11 death despite backlash

Pete Davidson faces criticism for performing at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival despite his firefighter father Scott Davidson dying in 9/11.

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6 d. ago ‘They just wanted to laugh’: Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival

Bill Burr was among several high-profile comedians who traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, including Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., and Pete Davidson. The post ‘They just wanted to laugh’: Bill Burr defends performing at Saudi comedy festival appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

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8 d. ago David Cross says Dave Chappelle, Louis CK can't be taken seriously ever again after Saudi shows

David Cross called out fellow stand-up comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, citing the kingdom's crimes against humanity and oppression.

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1 week ago $55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Among Biggest Buyouts Ever

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund are some of the investors teaming up to take the video game giant private.

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1 week ago Trump holds talks with Pakistan’s prime minister in the latest sign of warming relations

Trump holds talks with Pakistan’s prime minister in the latest sign of warming relations  The Press Democrat

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2 w. ago Goodbye petrostates, hello 'electrostates': How the clean energy shift is reshaping the world order

For more than a century, global geopolitics has revolved around oil and gas. Countries with big fossil fuel reserves, such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, have amassed significant wealth and foreign influence, helping shape the world order.

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2 w. ago Macron Announces France Recognizes Palestine Statehood at United Nations

President Emmanuel Macron officially announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state during a meeting co-chaired with Saudi Arabia at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday. The post Macron Announces France Recognizes Palestine Statehood at United Nations appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Pakistan Says Defense Pact with Saudi Arabia May Include Nuclear Program

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif on Thursday answered a lingering question about the new defense pact between his country and Saudi Arabia by confirming that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is covered by the agreement. The post Pakistan Says Defense Pact with Saudi Arabia May Include Nuclear Program appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Broncos' Sean Payton talks opportunity to coach Tom Brady in international flag football tournament

Tom Brady is returning — this time for flag football in Saudi Arabia. Sean Payton hinted at coaching the seven-time Super Bowl winner during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia Signs Defense Agreement with Nuclear Pakistan After Israeli Strike on Qatar

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a defense pact with its longtime ally Pakistan, a move clearly inspired by Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar last week. The post Saudi Arabia Signs Defense Agreement with Nuclear Pakistan After Israeli Strike on Qatar appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Iran and Saudi Arabia Put on United Front for Qatar After Israeli Attack on Hamas Leaders

After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at an emergency summit in Doha, Qatar on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other major Muslim powers have a “very heavy responsibility” to prevent Israeli “aggression” - such as the airstrike that killed terrorist leaders living in luxury in Doha last week. The post Iran and Saudi Arabia Put on United Front for Qatar After Israeli Attack on Hamas Leaders appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact as Gulf Arab states grow wary of US security guarantees

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact as Gulf Arab states grow wary of US security guarantees  CNN

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3 w. ago Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski set to play flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia

Brady and Gronkowski are two big names among a list of current and former players set to compete. The post Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski set to play flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia Offers Syria 1.65 Million Barrels of Crude for Recovery Effort

Saudi Arabian state media reported on Thursday that the Saudi government will provide 1.65 million barrels of crude oil to the government in Damascus to assist with the postwar reconstruction of Syria. The post Saudi Arabia Offers Syria 1.65 Million Barrels of Crude for Recovery Effort appeared first on Breitbart.

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