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Riyadh is still angry with Israel for leaking reports on a secret meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Neom last year.
A member of the city council of Washington DC has introduced a proposal to rename the street where Saudi Arabia’s embassy is located after murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi activist's suspended sentence paves way for early release
A partially suspended sentence will allow Loujain al-Hathloul's release within months, relatives said.
US 'concerned' over Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul's sentence
The prison sentence for Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is 'concerning' for the United States, the State Department said.
Rights groups condemn ‘cruel’ sentencing of Saudi activist al-Hathloul
Human rights groups have condemned the sentencing of Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to five years in prison as “cruel” and ...
Distributors 'wouldn't touch' Khashoggi documentary, director says
Bryan Fogel says media companies 'look the other way' when it comes to Saudi rights abuses.
State Department 'considering MbS immunity request' in Al-Jabri lawsuit
Immunity for the crown prince in the alleged assassination plot against Saad Aljabri could provide the legal basis for full protection from the ...
'Abusive texts' sparked discovery of suspected UAE-Saudi Aljazeera hack
Al Jazeera’s IT team, who also examined the phone, found the same spyware on the phones of 35 other staff members.
Tech giants join Facebook lawsuit against Israeli spyware company
Tech giants including Microsoft and Google have described NSO's spyware tools, revealed on Monday for their involvement in the hacking of ...
Dozens of Al-Jazeera journalists hacked using Israeli spyware
A report from the Citizen Lab communications research group says that 36 Al-Jazeera employees and one Al-Araby TV journalist were targeted by a ...
Loujain al-Hathloul may face 20 years in jail: report
Loujain al-Hathloul is reportedly facing up to 20 years behind bars.
Saudi Arabia sent mysterious ten-man 'security team' to Norway
Norway is the home of activist Iyad El-Baghdadi, a well-known critic of the Saudi government.
How US-Saudi ties could change in the Biden era
Analysis: Among GCC states, the most dramatic impact could be felt in Saudi Arabia once the Biden administration takes over.
The facade of women's rights in Saudi Arabia
In-depth: The decision to transfer imprisoned activist Loujain al-Hathloul to a terrorism tribunal is proof that little progress has been made ...
Saudi Arabia hands American doctor six-year prison sentence
A Saudi court sentenced Dr Walid Fitahi to six years in prison and renewed a travel ban against his wife and children, all of whom are dual ...
US judge orders partial disclosure of Khashoggi murder files
The judge instructed the CIA and the ODNI to explain why they are withholding the tape and a CIA report on the gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi Arabia cancels visit by Israeli official to Riyadh
The official who was due to visit Riyadh is thought to have been Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.
What is driving Saudi Arabia's apparent rapprochement with Turkey?
Analysis: Biden's policies towards Riyadh, together with how the UAE responds, will play a major role in determining whether Turkish-Saudi ...
European ambassadors 'deeply concerned' by detention of Saudi activists
The ambassadors said they are 'deeply concerned' about the activists, highlighting the cases of Loujain Al-Hathloul and Samar Badawi.
Saudi king 'not informed' of secret MbS-Netanyahu meeting
A secret meeting between Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was kept hidden from his father, ...
Saudi king 'advised to mend relations with Turkey': report
A senior advisor to King Salman reportedly suggested the kingdom warm up to Turkey as US President-elect Joe Biden is set to take office.
Riyadh to end Qatar blockade as 'gift' to Biden
A Saudi analyst close to the royal court said the kingdom is seeking ways to resolve the Qatar blockade and subsequent GCC crisis "as a gift" to ...
Riyadh to 'normalise ties' with Israel during Biden term
The kingdom's crown prince reportedly hopes the move will help to mend ties with the US.
Saudi Arabia formally suspends Turkish meat imports: report
Saudi Arabia's informal boycott of Turkish food products are now reportedly official.
A coronavirus vaccine was high on the agenda at the G20 summit.
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