Saudi Arabia

Story gist: At the Munich Security Conference, US officials stated they seek to stimulate rather than divide NATO. China denied responsibility for European problems. German Chancellor declared the world has entered an era of power politics.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic emphasizes US-European agreement on the old world order’s end despite Munich disagreements, using a unifying tone. Center BBC provides neutral, factual reporting of US NATO stance and China’s denial. Right-leaning Al Riyadh spotlights German Chancellor’s power politics shift, omitting broader context to stress assertive global change.

Story gist: Japanese horse Forever Young won the grand prize at the Saudi Cup 2026 in Riyadh. Star of Wonder was excluded from the race.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting the story. Center outlets like Al-Riyadhiya emphasized the exclusion of Star of Wonder, focusing on race disqualifications. Right-leaning outlets like Al-Riyadh highlighted royal patronage by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince representation, and attendance by Riyadh’s prince, stressing prestige and official endorsement.

Story gist: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to intensify pressure on Iran’s oil exports. The agreement was reported by Axios.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera frames it as a revelation of ‘what they finally agreed on’ regarding Iran, emphasizing details neutrally. Center Sky News Arabia calls it a ‘US-Israeli escalation’ targeting oil exports, with alarmist tone. Right-leaning Al Arabiya uses the direct title on tightening pressure, portraying the agreement positively without qualifiers.

Story gist: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Yehuda Kaplon to discuss efforts promoting tolerance and combating extremism.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic frames the meeting by emphasizing Prince Faisal’s statement on the increasing disintegration of the old world order, highlighting global instability. Right-leaning Al Arabiya uses a neutral headline mirroring the story title, focusing on tolerance and anti-extremism efforts. Center-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting a balanced perspective.

Story gist: Approximately 200,000 demonstrators protested against Iranian authorities in Munich. U.S. President-elect Trump indicated possible regime change in Iran, and the son of Iran’s deposed Shah pledged to lead a transitional phase.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting any perspective on the protests or related statements. Center outlets like France 24 emphasize Trump’s regime change hints and the Shah’s son’s transitional pledge. Right-leaning Al Arabiya stresses the protest’s massive scale with vivid phrasing like ‘sea of people’ and 200,000 participants against Iranian authorities.