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.
State Department watchdog fired by Trump was investigating Pompeo’s decision to expedite an $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Steve Linick was the fourth inspector general pushed out by Trump in roughly a month, in what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called a “dangerous pattern.” …
Saudi Arabia’s disaster capitalism comes to Hollywood
Saudi Arabia’s Prince of Shining Bonesaws has come to the rescue of some of America’s coronavirus-stricken industries. But at what cost? Saudi Arabia has bought a $500 million, or 5 percent, stake in …
Fired watchdog was investigating Trump administration arms sales to Saudi Arabia
“It’s troubling that Secretary Pompeo wanted Mr. Linick pushed out before this work could be completed,” says Eliot Engel.
Rep. Eliot Engel: Fired inspector general was investigating 2019 Saudi Arabia arms deal
“I have learned that there may be another reason for Mr. Linick’s firing,” said Rep. Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.