Under pressure from low oil prices, Iraq is seeking debt relief from Kuwait and moving to bolster commercial links with Saudi Arabia.
Yemen’s health system ‘has collapsed’ as coronavirus spreads: UN
World governing body rings alarm bell as it prepares to host donor conference with Saudi Arabia amid the pandemic.
‘Back to Square One:’ Saudi Arabia’s Double Crisis Hits Home
It’s only over the past month that the full extent of the damage sank in for Saudi businesses. Hit simultaneously by plunging crude prices and coronavirus shutdowns, the non-oil …
The State Department IG Trump fired should be digging into Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Steve Linick’s dismissal is raising questions about a massive arms deal, but there’s much more U.S. policy that needs to be examined.
Saudi Arabia’s Weapons Buying Spree May Be Curtailed By Kingdom’s Financial Crisis
The unprecedented financial crisis currently engulfing Saudi Arabia – due to the double-whammy of low crude oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic – may severely dent the kingdom’s weapons-buying …
Saudi Arabia finally allows women to hold passports and travel without man’s approval
Major change is arriving in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom grants new rights to women. New laws that go into effect Friday allow women to apply for a passport and travel without permission from a male …
Trump mulls options to retaliate for attack on Saudi Arabia
Iran is sending a new warning to Saudi Arabia and the U.S. not to retaliate for the attack that heavily damaged two Saudi oil facilities. Iran’s president says that Saudi Arabia should see the attack …
Gas prices rise after Saudi Arabia oil site attacks
U.S. gas prices have already started to rise after an attack damaged two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. According to AAA, fuel prices could rise by 25 cents this month. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Indonesia calls for Saudi decision on Mecca pilgrimage
Indonesia on Tuesday called for Saudi Arabia to decide if it will allow the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the ritual into doubt. Last year around 2.5 …
Coronavirus World Live Coverage: Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, China, Netherlands
The movement of schoolchildren back to their home villages raises virus fears in Nigeria. Japanese men are helping more around the house. And Narendra Modi’s popularity surges.