US-Saudi relations
A failed truce renewal in Yemen could further complicate US-Saudi relations
Middle East
October 12, 2022
A failed truce renewal in Yemen could further complicate US-Saudi relations
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — After a rare six months of relative calm, Yemen’s warring sides last week failed to…
Saudi Arabia finally congratulates Biden on his win
Middle East
November 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia finally congratulates Biden on his win
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia finally congratulated Joe Biden on Sunday over his election victory, more than 24 hours after…
US to send home some Saudi military students after shooting
Middle East
January 13, 2020
US to send home some Saudi military students after shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is preparing to remove more than a dozen Saudi military students from a training…
Lawmakers seek suspension, review of US training for Saudis
Middle East
December 9, 2019
Lawmakers seek suspension, review of US training for Saudis
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Republican ally of President Donald Trump went a step further than the White House on…
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
Middle East
February 9, 2019
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
President Donald Trump appeared prepared Friday to ignore the US Congress’s deadline to determine who ordered the assassination of Jamal…
Trump defies calls to punish crown prince for writer’s death
Features/Interviews
November 21, 2018
Trump defies calls to punish crown prince for writer’s death
President Donald Trump has declared he will not further punish Saudi Arabia for the murder of US-based columnist…
Trump to discuss Khashoggi murder with Secretary of State Pompeo, CIA
Middle East
November 17, 2018
Trump to discuss Khashoggi murder with Secretary of State Pompeo, CIA
US President Donald Trump said he had not yet been briefed on the CIA’s conclusions regarding the murder of…
Public smiles, private problems as Saudi prince visits White House
Middle East
March 21, 2018
Public smiles, private problems as Saudi prince visits White House
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince received an effusive welcome Tuesday at the White House from US President Donald Trump, who hailed…
Obama vetoes September 11 Saudi bill, sets up showdown with Congress
Middle East
September 24, 2016
Obama vetoes September 11 Saudi bill, sets up showdown with Congress
President Barack Obama on Friday vetoed legislation allowing families of victims of the September 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia,…
Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Middle East
September 22, 2016
Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Senate cleared the way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia…