Saudi Arabia Tourism: Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal
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Saudi Arabia Tourism: Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal

To witness the kingdom’s profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a Times journalist spent a month on the road there. Here’s what he saw.
Volkswagen and BASF Are Reconsidering Ties to Xinjiang, China
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Volkswagen and BASF Are Reconsidering Ties to Xinjiang, China

Volkswagen and BASF, two German giants, are reassessing their activities in the region, where the Chinese government has cracked down on Muslim minorities.