"Biden and Saudi Crown Prince MBS: Handshakes and Diplomatic Shifts"

President Joe Biden warmly greeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a handshake at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, marking a significant shift from their previous awkward fist bump encounter. The cordial greeting comes despite the crown prince's involvement in human rights violations, including the approval of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Biden's decision to engage with the Saudi leader reflects a prioritization of other geopolitical factors, such as Iran's nuclear ambitions and the volatile oil market, as well as recognition of Saudi Arabia's importance in the Middle East.