Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Grants Osama bin-Laden Family Entry

Saudi Arabia has decided to allow the infamous terrorist’s family into the kingdom on humanitarian grounds.

Egyptian Protesters Call Saudis 'Israeli'

Mob that stormed Saudi embassy in Cairo drew Star of David, wrote "Israel" on walls.

Saudi Arabia Drops ‘Diplomatic Bomb’ on Cairo

Saudi Arabia dropped a “diplomatic bomb” on Egypt, closing its embassy after protests of the arrest of lawyer who insulted the king.

Bin Laden's Family Deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

Nearly a year after Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in, the members of his family were deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Toddler Kills Father over PlayStation

A four-year-old boy shot and killed his father because he did not buy him a PlayStation, Arabic–language media reported Monday.

Saudi Hacker who Hit Israel Dies at 28

A top Saudi hacker who targeted Jews and Israel has died at age 28 of an asthma attack.

Saudi Arabia Bars 'Gays and Tom-Boys' from Government Schools

Saudi Arabia has barred "gays and tom-boys" from schools; students will only be permitted to return if they stop “unacceptable behavior.”

Pakistan to Deport Bin Laden Widows to Saudi Arabia

Osama Bin Laden’s three widows and children will be deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia after their jail term ends this week.

Saudi Court Sentences Woman to 50 Lashes for Swearing

A Saudi court sentenced a woman to 50 lashes for swearing at her friend via text message.

Kuwait Man Receives 7 Year Sentence for Tweets

A Kuwaiti man has received seven years in prison for a series of Tweets local Shiites considered offensive and 'damaged Kuwait's image'

Saudi Consul to Yemen Kidnapped – Again

The Saudi consul in Yemen has been kidnapped for the second time in recent months in the unrest-ridden port city of Aden.

Report: Saudi Arabia Arms Syrian Rebels

Saudi Arabia is reportedly arming Syrian rebels, while Iraq has cut off Iran’s aid to Assad.

Saudi Grand Mufti: 'Destroy All Churches'

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah declared that it is “necessary to destroy all the churches of the region."

GCC Begins Shift Towards Union

The six-member GCC has begun formal talks to forge a diplomatic and military union that could share a border with Israel in the near future.

Saudi Arabia's Twitter Apostasy Crisis Widens

A Christian blogger in Saudi Arabia known as the "Mecca Pastor" has joined Hazma Kashgari in the spotlight for 'blasphemous' Tweets.

Saudis Vow 'Iron Fist' to Quell Shiite Unrest

Saudi officials say they will use force to quell Shiite protesters who complain of pervasive discrimination in the Sunni kingdom.

Twitter Apostasy Case Underscores Saudi Oppression

In 140 characters or less former columnist Hazma Kashgari has become a living example of repression in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Twitter Apostate Repents

Hazma Kashgari has repented a series of tweets he made as prosecutors prepare to interrogate and charge him with blasphemy.

Saudis: Twitter Apostate Received Logistical Support

Religious authorities say Hazma Kashgari received financial and logistical aid in fleeing the kingdom after calls he be tried for apostacy

Saudi Twitter Apostate's Supporters Targeted

A controversial Saudi blasphemy case is set to expand to online supporters of a columnist who made 'blasphemous' tweets

Saudi Twitter Apostate Arrested in Malaysia

A Saudi journalist who fled the country after posting a 'blasphemous' tweets 'insulting the prophet Mohammad' has been arrested in Malaysia

Saudi King Orders Columnist Arrested for 'Blasphemy'

King Abdul Aziz has ordered the arrest of a Saudi columnist who 'abused the Prophet Mohammad' creating a public outcry.

Saudi Women Demand Courts Hear Female Driving Case

A pair of Saudi women have demanded courts hear their suit against the Interior Ministry and give them driver's licenses.

Saudi Arabia Beheads Pakistani Drug Dealer

Saudi Arabia continues to use beheading as its favored means of capital punishment for an unusually broad range of capital offenses.

Iran Threatens Pro-Israeli Hacker

The pro-Israeli hacker who calls himself Hannibal says he was threatened by Iran's deputy prime minister.

Saudi Arabia: 'All Available Options' Open on Iran

Prince Turki al-Faisal says Saudi Arabia is ready to defend its interests against Iran, who demands Riyadh not mitigate oil prices.

Israeli Hackers Claim to Bring Down Saudi Stock Exchange Site

The hacking war continues: Israeli hackers claim to have attacked the websites of the Saudi Arabian and UAE stock exchanges.

Iran Bans Barbie: 'Meet Dara and Sara'

The Iranian morality police has activated an official ban on the sale of Barbie and Ken. Meet Dara and Sara.

Saudi King Sacks Morality Police Chief

The head of Saudi Arabia's morality police was sacked after public complaints the organization has become too aggressive emerged.

Saudi Forces Gun Down Shiite Protester

Renewed clashes between Saudi forces and Shiite protesters in eastern Qatif province resulted in live fire; 1 dead, 3 wounded

Australian Free After Saudi Lashing

Saudi Arabia has commuted the prison term of an Australian Muslim sentenced to a year in prison

Israeli Hackers Publish Saudi Credit Card Details

A group of Israeli hackers "return the favor" for last week's attack on Israeli websites, publish credit card details of Saudis.

Saudi Hackers Expose Israelis' Credit Cards

A group of Saudi hackers publishes the credit card information, allegedly of some 400,000 Israelis. Banks say the number is 15,000.

U.S. Confirms Sale of F-15 Jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States confirms the sale of 84 Boeing F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

Report: U.S. to Sell F-15 Jets to Saudis

The Obama administration is poised to announce the sale of nearly $30 million worth of F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

A-Jad: Gulf Arabs are Western Pawns

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused his Gulf Arab rivals of being "pawns" and "playing in a US plot."

Beirut’s Saudi Currents

Is Saudi Arabia backing Lebanon's opposition against Hizbullah in order to further isolate its rival for Gulf hegemony, Iran?

Iran Says Naval Maneuvers Send 'Message of Peace'

Iran continues to rattle its saber at Gulf States and the West while saying that flexing its military might should reassure its neighbors.

Saudi King Calls for Arab Super State

Saudi King Abdullah I has called for the formation of an Arab Union that would dominate the Middle East - is this Israel's future adversary?

Riyadh and Tehran Hold Security Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Intelligence officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia met to discuss "issues of common concern," but is Saudi patience running thin?

Saudi Authorities Behead Woman for 'Sorcery'

A Saudi woman was beheaded for practicing 'sorcery' after complaints she was a medical fraud reached religious police.

Saudi Arabia to Give Australian 500 Lashes, Jail for Blasphemy

Insulting the friends of the founder of Islam earned an Australian national 500 lashes and a year in jail in Saudi Arabia last month.

Saudi Arabia Plans to Acquire Nuclear Weapons

Saudi Arabia plans to obtain nuclear weapons, but its nuclear power will be for “peaceful use,” a former intelligence official said Monday.

Saudis Threaten Nuclear Arms Race, Again

Saudi prince Turki al-Faisal has warned Riyadh will seek nuclear weapons if Iran obtains them - uses Israel as an excuse.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Saudi FM: Iran is 'A Threat to the Entire Middle East'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister called Iran a threat to the entire Middle East, accusing Tehran of instigating Shi'ite violence.

Yemen's Saleh 4th Arab Leader to Fall?

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has flown to Saudi Arabia allegedly to sign a deal to end his reign of power.

Iran and Saudis Acting Out Ancient Messiah Prophecy?

Jews familiar with the ancient Yalkut Shimoni notice recent tensions between Iran, Saudi Arabia match prophecy regarding the Messiah.

Report: Arab Nations Pressing for Iran Strike

According to intelligence reports Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies have been pushing the US to strike Iran by year's end.

Saudi Prince Warns Israel Not to Attack Iran

Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal warned an attack on Iran's nuclear program would only strengthen Tehran's resolve.

Iran Denies Bahrain Terror Cell Ties

Tehran has denied it is linked to a terror cell in Bahrain reported to have been targeting the Saudi ambassador, others.

Bahrain is Iran's 'Crown Jewel'

Bahrain's foreign minister says Iran sees the island kingdom as the crown jewel in its efforts to dominate the Persian Gulf.

Saudi Prince Ups IDF Kidnap Ante to $1 Million

A week after a Saudi cleric offers a $100,000 for kidnapping an Israeli soldier, a Saudi prince tops him and adds another $900,000.

Saudis Mull Uncertain Succession

As Saudi Arabia prepares to bury Crown Prince, Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, the kingdom's vague succession laws have come to the fore.

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Dead at 86

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Defense Minister, Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has died at age 86.

US on High Alert, Conducts Drill in Israel and Saudi Arabia

The US holds a large-scale aerial exercise in Israel and Saudi Arabia; a navy fleet sails to the region in preparation for terror attacks

US Moves to Isolate Iran Over Assassination Plot

US officials are moving to isolate Iran after revealing a plot by Tehran to assassinate rival Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Washington.

Saudi Arabia Weighing Response to Iran Plot

Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal to reporters to "wait and see" how the kingdom would react to Iran's assassination plot.

Holding Iran Accountable

Iran Committed an Act of War - Will Obama Respond in Kind?

The thwarting of an Iranian plot raises the issue how far will the US go in response? Hard to complain, after Israel's cave-in.

US: Tehran Plotted to Assassinate Saudi Envoy

Washington says Iran's covert Quds force plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United States on American soil.