Saudi Arabia
Saudi currency at weakest in two years on Khashoggi case
Middle East
October 15, 2018
Saudi currency at weakest in two years on Khashoggi case
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s currency fell to its lowest level in two years and its international bond prices…
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation if punished over missing critic
Middle East
October 15, 2018
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation if punished over missing critic
Saudi Arabia warned it would retaliate against any sanctions imposed on the oil-rich kingdom over the disappearance of journalist Jamal…
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
Travel
October 14, 2018
Is Saudi Arabia the next big heritage tourism destination?
(CNN) ̶ Leaning out of a helicopter’s open door, 500 feet above the ground, David Kennedy is treated to bird’s…
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
Egypt
October 10, 2018
Egyptian, Saudi forces begin ‘Tabuk-4’ military exercises
The joint “Tabuk-4” military exercises, carried out by elements of the Egyptian and Saudi armed forces, kicked off on Wednesday,…
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
Middle East
October 10, 2018
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to speak with Saudi Arabian officials about…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
Middle East
October 9, 2018
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the “apparent enforced disappearance”…
Turkey asks to search Saudi consulate for journalist
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Turkey asks to search Saudi consulate for journalist
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has asked for permission to search Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul after Saudi journalist Jamal…
Saudi ambassador in Turkey summoned over missing journalist
Middle East
October 7, 2018
Saudi ambassador in Turkey summoned over missing journalist
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) – Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Turkey has been summoned to the Turkish foreign ministry over the…