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July 3, 2020

Saudi officials go on trial in absentia in Turkey for Khashoggi murder

Jamal Khashoggi’s onetime fiancée called for justice in a Turkish court Friday, as 20 Saudi officials were tried in absentia for the murder of the writer and activist two years ago in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

June 24, 2020

Countries across world reimpose restrictions due to coronavirus spikes as US remains adamant about avoiding 2nd lockdown

Countries facing a resurgence of coronavirus cases after reopening have reverted back to lockdown, many focusing on isolating specific regions with spiking rates of infections. But the willingness to retighten restrictions amidst growing public health concerns stands in stark contrast to the U.S.' approach to a fresh wave of new cases. 

June 23, 2020

Saudi Arabia says hajj to go ahead with 'very limited numbers' amid coronavirus pandemic

Only about 1,000 Muslims already inside Saudi Arabia's kingdom will be allowed to attend a heavily pared-down version of hajj this year due to the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.

June 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia weighs canceling annual Muslim pilgrimage amid surge of new coronavirus cases

Saudi Arabia may cancel the highly anticipated Muslim holy pilgrimage to Mecca for the first time in the kingdom's recent history due to a spike in new cases of coronavirus. 

June 15, 2020

Imprisoned Saudi princess lost all contact with family who have 'no idea' whether she's dead or alive: report

Relatives of a Saudi Arabian princess, who has purportedly remained imprisoned for over a year after trying to fly to Europe for routine medical care, are now fearing the worst about her health, claiming that they have not been able to get in contact with her two months. 

May 22, 2020

Khashoggi's sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution

The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday they have forgiven his Saudi killers, giving legal reprieve to the five government agents who'd been sentenced to death for an operation that cast a cloud of suspicion over the kingdom's crown prince.

April 23, 2020

US may curb intelligence sharing with countries that criminalize homosexuality, report says

The Trump administration may curb intelligence sharing with partner countries that punish homosexuality in an effort to get it decriminalized, according to a report.

April 17, 2020

Saudi Arabia pledges $500M to fight coronavirus pandemic

Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to combat the global coronavirus crisis that has infected more than 2 million people and killed at least 144,000 around the globe, the Middle Eastern nation announced Thursday.

April 14, 2020

Iran suspected of seizing, releasing Hong Kong-flagged tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces are suspected of being behind the seizure of a Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. 

April 8, 2020

Saudi Arabia announces Yemen cease-fire after calls to stop fighting during coronavirus pandemic

Saudi officials announced Wednesday a two-week cease-fire against the Houthi rebels in Yemen starting Thursday after the United Nations called for an end to the violence amid the coronavirus pandemic.