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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in New Delhi for his two-day visit to India, with his business mission under threat of being overshadowed by soaring tensions between India and Pakistan. The crown prince, who wants to persuade the world's fastest growing major economy to consume more Saudi oil, is greeted at the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. IMAGES
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh, after a summit meeting to underscore demands that fighting in Gaza end. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival at the Royal Court in Riyadh. About $30 billion in agreements are set to be signed as China seeks to shore up its Covid-hit economy and Saudi Arabia pushes to diversify its economic and political alliances. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in an official ceremony in Ankara. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says during a press conference in Doha that Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler reiterated an interest in ties with Israel but wants an end to the Gaza conflict and a pathway to a Palestinian state. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.