Biden's trip to Mideast was seen as a reset of relations by Gulf Arab leaders
Saudi leaders viewed their summit with President Biden as a success, but human rights advocates worry about the message it sent to the kingdom.
Middle East
Biden says the U.S. 'will not walk away' from the Middle East
Biden's remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council as he closes out the final leg of a four-day trip, come as the region braces for a potential confrontation with Iran.
President Biden tackles Chinese and Russian relations with Middle Eastern leaders
President Biden is meeting with 9 leaders from the Middle East in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — seeking to reassert U.S. leadership in the region, and stave off Chinese and Russian influence.
Will he or won't he? Watchful eyes are on Biden's handshakes on his Middle East trip
On Friday, the president shared a fist-bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. One day earlier, an Israeli singer declined President Biden's hand.
Biden avoids a handshake with Saudi crown prince, but fist bump doesn't go over well
Sidestepping the bad optics of a handshake with the crown prince deemed to have approved the operation that led to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden opted for a fist bump.
She was married to Khashoggi. She wants accountability as Biden lands in Saudi Arabia
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Hanan Elatr, who was married to slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, about President Biden's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives
President Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians.
Biden is heading to Saudi Arabia for a controversial trip
After two days with Israeli leaders, President Biden heads to the Israeli-occupied West Bank before making the most controversial stop on his Mideast trip — Saudi Arabia.
Biden looks to secure more oil production during his Saudi Arabia trip
President Joe Biden is poised to ask oil-producing Gulf leaders to ramp up oil production when he visits Saudi Arabia. How much more can they produce and how much of a difference will it make?
In Jerusalem, President Biden reassured Israel that he's a trustworthy partner
President Biden spent the day trying to reassure Israel that his administration is invested in its security. On Friday, he faces a politically fraught face-to-face meeting with Saudi leaders.