Economy Mar 10 Aramco announces $121 billion profit in 2023, Saudi oil giant’s 2nd highest on record By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Dec 09 Saudi Arabia’s deficit widens to $49 billion ahead of Aramco sale The Saudi government aims to generate billions of dollars from the partial sale this week of state oil company, Aramco. By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
World Sep 29 Yemen rebels claim capture of Saudi troops in ‘major attack’ Yemen's rebels Sunday claimed they launched a major attack on the border of Saudi Arabia, releasing video purporting to show captive Saudi soldiers and equipment. By Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press
World Sep 16 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Purdue Pharma files for federal bankruptcy protection In our news wrap Monday, besieged drugmaker Purdue Pharma has filed for federal bankruptcy protection. The move was part of a plan by the manufacturer of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits stemming from the opioid crisis. Also, after more…
World Sep 16 Watch 10:13 How tensions over Saudi oil attacks could ‘spiral out of control’ Airstrikes on Saudi oil facilities over the weekend disrupted markets and increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. blames Tehran for the attacks and has reportedly shared intelligence with Saudi Arabia to back up the assertion. Lisa Desjardins…
Nov 17 Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker Headed for U.S. By PBS News Hour Somali pirates hijacked a Saudi-owned supertanker Saturday hundreds of miles off the Horn of Africa, seizing the ship loaded with crude oil and its 25-member international crew, the U.S. Navy said Monday. Continue reading