Saudi Arabia

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.

Will Filipino flights to Israel go through Saudi Arabia?

Philippine government reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia for the rights to fly through its airspace on a direct flight path to Israel.

Saudi Arabia transfers $50 million to UNRWA

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” praises Saudi Arabia as "valued partner".

The American Exodus from Syria

Saudi king shuffles gov't amid backlash over Khashoggi killing

King Salman appoints new foreign minister and hires new intel leaders amid fallout over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Taqiyya and the Art of the Deal

Khashoggi killing could harm unofficial Saudi ties with Israel

Report suggests political fallout from killing of Saudi dissident journalist could harm kingdom's unofficial ties with Israel.

Saudi Arabia criticizes Senate position on Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia insists murder of journalist does not reflect its policy after Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war.

Bahrain supports Australia's recognition of J'lem as capital

Bahrain says that 'Australia’s position does not hamper the legitimate demands of the Palestinians.' Erekat slams 'irresponsible policies'.

Report: Saudi prince planning Netanyahu meeting, hosted by Trump

Report claims Saudi Crown Prince planning 'game-changing' meeting with Israeli Prime Minister, to be hosted by Donald Trump.

Senate calls to end US support for war in Yemen

Amid tensions over Khashoggi murder, US Senate approves resolution to end support for Saudi-led war in Yemen.

Aide claims Saudi Arabia complicit in Arafat assassination

Arafat former aide Bassam Abu-Sharif claims possession of document proving Saudi complicity in Arafat assassination.

House may probe Kushner's ties with Saudi Crown Prince

House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to conduct thorough review of US policy towards Saudi Arabia.

Saudi FM: We don’t extradite our citizens

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister rules out Turkey's request to extradite suspects in murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Khashoggi's final words: I can't breathe

Source briefed on investigation of Saudi journalist's murder provides details on transcript of audio recording of his death.

Report: Kushner offered Saudi Crown Prince advice

Report says Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser continued to have private conversations with Saudi Crown Prince after Khashoggi murder.

Report: Israel approved sale of spy software to Saudi Arabia

Washington Post reports that Jewish State gave Israeli cyber company NSO go ahead to sell advanced monitoring software to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia and Trump’s wisdom of low expectations

Turkey demands extradition of Saudi crown prince's allies

Turkish authorities seeking arrest of Saudi officials close to Crown Prince in connection with death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

GOP senators convinced Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi murder

Leading Republican lawmakers say "zero question" that Saudi Crown Prince ordered brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Lawsuit blames Israeli tech company for murder of journalist

Friend of murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi sues NSO Group for allegedly providing Saudi Arabia with spyware used against dissidents.

Saudi Arabia loses tournament for refusing visas to Israelis

World Blitz and Rapid Championships relocates to Russia after Saudi Arabia refuses to grant visas to Israeli players.

Report: Saudis, Egypt push Arab countries to trade with Israel

Report says Saudi, Egyptian leaders discussed how to encourage Arab countries to develop relations with Israel as part of US peace plan.

Pompeo: No evidence connecting Crown Prince to Khashoggi murder

US Secretary of State warns against weakening US-Saudi ties over the killing of Saudi journalist.

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

Following US cuts to UNRWA, Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million.

Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East

President Trump hints Israel is one of the reasons that he is keeping US military forces in the Middle East.

Saudi Prince says impossible to trust the CIA on Khashoggi probe

Senior Saudi royal dismisses CIA conclusion that kingdom ordered journalists death, says agency cannot be trusted.

Iran detains Saudi fishing boat

Iran's Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi Arabian fishing boat and arrest its crew. No further details provided.

Trump:

'Israel would be in big trouble without Saudi Arabia'

Watch: President Trump says during special teleconference call with US soldiers that Saudi efforts in Middle East are critical for Israel.

Report: CIA has evidence Saudi prince ordered journalist's death

Turkish newspaper says CIA director hinted espionage agency had recording incriminating Saudi Crown Prince in journalist's killing.

Iran's FM blasts Trump for supporting Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's pledge of support for Saudi Arabia is "shameful", claims he blames Iran for anything he can think of.

Trump cites Israel in statement on US-Saudi ties

Trump says ties with Saudi Arabia ensures the interests of Israel and other regional partners.

Saudi King: Palestinian issue 'our top priority'

In address to Saudi Shura Council, King Salman stresses Palestinian issue and does not mention Khashoggi murder.

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they are prepared for ceasefire

Iranian-backed rebels halt drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, say they are prepared for broader ceasefire if Saudis agree.

Trump: No reason to listen to recording of Khashoggi's death

US President says he does not want to listen to audio recording that purportedly depicts killing of Saudi journalist.

Trump to receive Khashoggi report on Tuesday

US President says he will receive a report on who the US government believes killed Saudi journalist.

State Department: No conclusion yet on Khashoggi murder

State Department says administration has yet to make a "final conclusion" on who is responsible for murder of Saudi journalist.

US lawmakers: Suspend weapons sales to Saudis

Republican and Democratic senators introduce legislation seeking to strike back at Saudi Arabia over death of Jamal Khashoggi.

Pompeo: Killers of Saudi journalist will be held accountable

US Secretary tells Saudi Crown Prince the US will hold accountable all involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince planned to assassinate Iranian rivals

New York Times reports officials close to Mohammed Bin Salman discussed plans to use private companies to assassinate Iranian enemies.

Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death

Turkish President says his country has shared recordings linked to murder of Saudi journalist with five countries.

Saudi Arabian tells Israelis: We want peace

Saudi Arabian citizen identifying himself only as Mohammed takes to social media to send a message of peace to Israel in Hebrew.

Sons of Saudi journalist: We want to bury him in Saudi Arabia

Sons of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi issue emotional appeal for the return of their father's body.

Pompeo: We will respond to Saudi journalist's murder

Secretary of State says it will take a "handful more weeks" before the US has enough evidence to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia.

Report: Netanyahu asked Trump to stick by Saudi Crown Prince

Washington Post reports Netanyahu among Middle Eastern leaders to express support for Saudi Crown Prince following Khashoggi murder.

Turkey: Saudi journalist was strangled and dismembered

Turkey details murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says he was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

ANALYSIS: How Saudi Crown Prince ruined his career in one swoop

Once considered an 'out-of-the-box' thinker with close ties to the US, Crown Prince's position now precarious after killing of journalist.

Son of murdered journalist leaves Saudi Arabia

Eldest son of Jamal Khashoggi and his family leave Saudi Arabia and head to Washington.

Saudi prosecutor says journalist's killing was premeditated

Prosecutor says killers had planned Jamal Khashoggi's death, refuting claims that he died during a brawl gone wrong.

Trump: Saudi Arabia 'a good ally with respect to Israel'

US president says revelation of Saudi crown prince's involvement in journalist's murder would have negative impact on the MIddle East.

France ready to back sanctions against Saudi Arabia

French President says he is ready to back sanctions against those responsible for murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Rouhani blames 'protection of America' for Saudi's death

Iranian President says murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi would have been unthinkable "without US backing."

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain add Revolutionary Guard Corps and senior officers from Quds Force to terror blacklists.

Saudi King and Crown Prince meet slain journalist's family

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offer condolences to family of Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump: Saudi journalist's death the 'worst cover-up ever'

Trump ramps up rhetoric against Saudi Arabia over death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US to revoke visas of Saudis

Secretary of State announces the US would be "taking appropriate actions" against Saudi Arabia in response to killing of journalist.

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

Cut up remains of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly found on grounds of Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Trump: Saudi journalist's death 'a plot gone awry'

Trump says he believes death of Jamal Khashoggi was “a plot gone awry”, will oppose efforts to cease arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi FM: We don't know where slain journalist's body is

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir insists the kingdom does not know how Jamal Khashoggi was killed or where his body is.

Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi account of journalist's death

President Trump makes clear he is "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's account of death of Jamal Khashoggi.