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Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies

Al Jazeera

Published 22 Oct 2026, 3:58 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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French president meets Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss energy, security, and infrastructure.

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