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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met China's President Xi Jinping on Friday and bagged a $10-billion oil deal, pressing on with his diplomatic charm offensive in Asia following a global outcry over the Khashoggi killing. 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
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
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Jeddah, as his country was welcomed back to the Arab League after more than a decade of suspension. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a bilateral meeting with Saudi King Salman, on the second day of his visit to Riyadh. The two leaders have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the Asian giant and the oil-rich kingdom. IMAGES
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.