Saudi Arabia

Story gist: Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is ‘in big trouble.’ Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi denied reports that his family fled to Lebanon.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic frames Trump positively endorsing former crown prince Reza Pahlavi and messaging protesters amid unrest. Center BBC uses neutral title reporting Trump’s quote and Araghchi’s denial verbatim. Right-leaning Al Arabiya emphasizes Iran’s accusations of U.S. protest incitement and Trump’s intervention threat, highlighting confrontation and U.S. strength.

Story gist: US President stated the United States will take charge of Greenland, either ‘with gentleness or with severity.’ The remark references potential control over the territory.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic frames the story around a historical failed US bid to buy Greenland, emphasizing past shortcomings. Center-leaning Arqam neutrally reports Trump’s assertion of control ‘whether they like it or not.’ Right-leaning Al Arabiya directly quotes the president’s strong phrasing ‘with gentleness or with severity,’ omitting historical context and highlighting resolve.

Story gist: Saudi Arabia’s U23 national football team lost 3-2 to Jordan in an AFC U23 Asian Cup match.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Yemen Press employs sensational tone with ‘shock,’ ‘collapse,’ and questions qualification dreams, emphasizing Saudi failure. Center Kooora highlights Saudi resilience, focusing on coach’s praise for injured player scoring a goal. Right-leaning Asharq Al-Awsat uses neutral phrasing, noting the loss ‘complicates’ Saudi’s task without drama or heroism.

Story gist: President Trump urged China and Russia to buy all the oil they need from the United States. The US granted trading firm Vitol a license to negotiate imports and exports of Venezuelan oil. Washington Post reported the US does not need Venezuelan oil.

Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN Arabic emphasizes Trump’s bold call to adversaries China and Russia, framing it confrontationally. Center outlets like BBC and Washington Post highlight US self-sufficiency by stating no need for Venezuelan oil, with neutral tone. Right-leaning Al Sharq Al Awsat focuses on Washington’s pragmatic licensing of Vitol for Venezuelan oil trade, stressing policy flexibility without mentioning Trump.

Story gist: Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to strengthen security coordination with the United States after threats from US President-elect Donald Trump against drug cartels. Trump expressed interest in meeting Sheinbaum.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, no coverage provided. Center (Investing.com) neutrally frames Sheinbaum seeking coordination post-Trump threats, emphasizing her initiative. Right (Al Sharq Al Awsat) highlights US ‘wild strikes’ against cartels and Trump’s forward-looking meeting, stressing American action and optimism in bilateral ties.