World Jun 24 Pompeo in Saudi Arabia amid heightened tensions with Iran Iran is warning that its forces wouldn't hesitate to act again and shoot down more U.S. surveillance drones that violate Iranian airspace.
World Jun 19 UN expert urges probe of Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing The 101-page report released by Agnes Callamard stated that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is responsible for Khashoggi's killing.
World Jun 16 Saudi crown prince accuses rival Iran of tanker attacks Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in remarks published Sunday that the kingdom will not hesitate to confront Iranian threats to its security. He joined the U.S. in accusing its bitter rival Iran of being behind the attacks…
World Jun 12 As Japan premier seeks to ease tensions in Iran, Yemen rebels strike Saudi airport Shinzo Abe's trip is the highest-level effort yet to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the U.S. as Tehran appears poised to break the 2015 nuclear deal.
World May 19 Saudis say they don’t want war, but will defend themselves Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf after attacks on the kingdom’s energy sector.
World Apr 23 Saudi Arabia beheads 37 prisoners for terrorism crimes Public displays of the bodies of executed men last for around three hours until late afternoon prayers, with the severed head and body hoisted to the top of a poll overlooking a main square…
World Mar 08 Saudi app criticized for feature to control women’s travel The Saudi government app implements existing law by including a setting where Saudi men can grant or deny their spouses, daughters and minor sons the ability to travel abroad.
World Feb 05 Pope celebrates first-ever papal mass in Arabian Peninsula ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Pope Francis ministered on Tuesday to the thriving Catholic community in the United Arab Emirates as he concluded his historic visit to the Arabian Peninsula with the first-ever papal Mass here and a…
World Jan 13 Saudi energy minister concerned about oil price volatility Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said Sunday that major oil producers need to do better to narrow swings in prices that dip below $60 a barrel and rise above $86.
World Nov 27 After Khashoggi killing, Saudi prince looks to rebuild image abroad Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's first trip abroad since the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi will offer an early indication of the repercussions he faces from the gruesome slaying.