Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

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• Health Ministry: 302 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 407 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 27 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 302 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 356,691, including 5,212 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry: 322 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 26 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced today that 322 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 356,389 cases, including 5,334 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
• Health Ministry: 326 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 25 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 326 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 356,067 cases, including 5,455 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 724 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 25 Nov 2020 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session.
• Health Ministry: 252 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 24 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced today that 252 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 355,741 cases, including 5,619 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
• Turkish court adds new Saudi suspects in Khashoggi case Press TV 24 Nov 2020 -- A court in Turkey has named new suspects in the case against Saudi officials charged with the state-sponsored murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018, saying the measure is needed to help reveal the full truth behind the killing.
• Saudi Arabia Must Explain Detention of Two Uyghur Chinese Nationals: Rights Group Radio Free Asia 24 Nov 2020 -- Authorities in Saudi Arabia should disclose the status of two Uyghur Chinese nationals and explain the reason for their detention, according to a global rights watchdog, which urged the Saudi government to refrain from deporting the pair back to China where they face arbitrary detention and torture.
• Health Ministry Spokesman: 231 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 23 Nov 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference here today that 231 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 355,489 cases, including 5,877 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
• Hamas blasts Netanyahu's visit to Saudi Arabia as 'insult' to Palestinian cause Press TV 23 Nov 2020 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's secret flight to Saudi Arabia, where he reportedly met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, calling the move an "insult" to the Palestinian cause.
• Netanyahu secretly visits Saudi Arabia, meets bin Salman: Report Press TV 23 Nov 2020 -- Israeli media are reporting that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a secret visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday.
• Reports: Israeli PM Netanyahu Made Secret Visit to Saudi Arabia VOA 23 Nov 2020 -- Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Saudi Arabia Sunday and held a secret meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The Saudi foreign minister denied the reports and Netanyahu refused to comment. Israel sees Saudi Arabia as the key to a moderate axis in the Middle East that can challenge Iran.
• Saudi Foreign Minister Denies Crown Prince Meeting Israeli Officials Sputnik 23 Nov 2020 -- Media reports earlier emerged suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made an unannounced trip to see the Saudi crown prince, around the time he had been scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
• Secretary Pompeo's Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud US Dept. of State 22 Nov 2020
• Health Ministry: 224 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 489 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 22 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 224 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 355,258, including 6,107 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Riyadh supports 'full normalization' with Israel: Saudi FM Press TV 22 Nov 2020 -- The Saudi foreign minister says his country supports "full normalization" of ties with the Israeli regime provided that its only precondition is met.
• Health Ministry: 221 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 478 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 21 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 221 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 355,034, including 6,391 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry: 286 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 448 Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 20 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 286 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 354,813, including 6,664 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Saudi princes tortured, blackmailed during 2017 'sheikhdown': Report Press TV 20 Nov 2020 -- A new report has shown that Saudi royals, billionaires and senior government officials were tortured and blackmailed in early November 2017, when they were rounded up and detained at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in an extraordinary power play by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) to remove people who could potentially pose a political threat.
• Health Ministry: 319 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 19 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 319 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 354,527 cases, including 6,842 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 796 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Health Ministry: 290 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 18 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 290 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 354,208 cases, including 6,983 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 808 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 18 Nov 2020 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session.
• Iran intel ministry releases documents showing terror outfit's Saudi ties Press TV 18 Nov 2020 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has published secret correspondence between Saudi Arabia's spy service and a notorious anti-Iran terrorist group.
• Health Ministry: 362 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 436 Recoveries, over 59,000 Lab Tests Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 17 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 362 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been detected, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 353,918, including 7,122 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry: 364 Recoveries from COVID-19, Tally at 340,668, in Saudi Arabia SPA 16 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 301 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 353,556, including 7,212 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry Spokesman: 305 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 15 Nov 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference here today that 305 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 353,255 cases, including 7,294 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
• Biden to 'reassess' close US-Saudi ties under Trump: Report Press TV 15 Nov 2020 -- Projected US President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to "reassess" Washington's ties with the despotic kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a major US news network reported, predicting a "change" in close US-Saudi ties under President Donald Trump.
• Health Ministry: 349 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 379 New Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 14 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 349 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 352,950, including 7,362 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Launches His Majesty-Al-Dariyah Corvette into Water, 2nd in Sarawat Ships' Project SPA 14 Nov 2020 -- In the presence of the Commander of the Naval Forces Let. Gen. Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces celebrated the ceremonial launching into water of a corvette Avanti 2200 type, the second ship within the project of Sarawat.
• Health Ministry: 441 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 454 New Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 13 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 441 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 352,601, including 7,408 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry: 311 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 12 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 311 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 352,160 cases, including 7,441 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 798 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Saudi King Urges World to Prevent Iran From Obtaining Weapons of Mass Destruction Sputnik 12 Nov 2020 -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called on the international community to take a strong stance on Iran and prevent it from acquiring weapons of mass destruction.
• Health Ministry: 394 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 11 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 394 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 351,849 cases, including 7,557 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 786 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Saudi Labor Reforms Still Leave Millions Exposed To Abuse, Exploitation RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has boasted of its "huge" reforms of the labor market aimed at restructuring the harsh sponsorship rules that are often blamed for the exploitation and abuse of millions of foreign workers in the oil-rich kingdom.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 11 Nov 2020 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session.
• Uyghur Businessman Faces Deportation to Xinjiang by Saudi Authorities Radio Free Asia 10 Nov 2020 -- A Uyghur businessman who is a legal resident of Turkey and recently became stranded in Saudi Arabia because of coronavirus travel restrictions is being hunted by Saudi authorities for deportation to China, where he faces persecution, he told RFA's Uyghur Service.
• Health Ministry: 471 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 10 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 471 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 351,455 cases, including 7,598 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 794 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Health Ministry: 392 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 09 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 392 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 350,984, including 7,637 active cases undergoing treatment.
• A belated congratulation for Biden from Trump ally Saudi Arabia Press TV 09 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has eventually congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on his election victory over the kingdom's "personal" friend Donald Trump.
• Health Ministry Spokesman: 363 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 08 Nov 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference here today that 363 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 350,592 cases, including 7,666 active cases receiving necessary medical care.
• Saudis, Israel, India Join World Leaders in Congratulating Biden, Harris VOA 08 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday joined other Arab countries in congratulating U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the presidential election.
• Health Ministry: 407 New Cases Detected, 433 New Recoveries, in Saudi Arabia SPA 07 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 407 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 350,229, including 7,738 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Saudi Press: Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Confronting Covid-19 Extend Regionally and Internationally SPA 07 Nov 2020 -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arenas.
• Health Ministry: 436 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 465 New Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 06 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 436 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 349,822, including 7,783 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry: 450 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 05 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 450 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 349,386 cases, including 7,829 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 763 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Health Ministry: 426 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 04 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health said in a statement today that 426 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 348,936 cases, including 7,871 active cases receiving necessary medical care. Of these, there are 736 critical cases, while the health condition of the rest is stable.
• Saudi Arabia To Ease Restrictions On Foreign Workers RFE/RL Gandhara 05 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has announced that it intends to relax key restrictions on millions of foreign workers, under reforms to its labor legislation that is blamed for widespread abuses and exploitation.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session SPA 04 Nov 2020 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session.
• Health Ministry: 473 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 481 New Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 03 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 473 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 348,510, including 7,901 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 44.6% loss to profit in third quarter Press TV 03 Nov 2020 -- Saudi Arabia has suffered a fresh economic blow as its giant oil company Aramco which is responsible for a bulk of government finances has reported a massive loss to net profit in the third quarter this year.
• Health Ministry: 381 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 436 New Recoveries Reported, in Saudi Arabia SPA 02 Nov 2020 -- The Ministry of Health announced in a statement here today that 381 new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 348,037, including 7,928 active cases undergoing treatment.
• Health Ministry Spokesman: 374 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 01 Nov 2020 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdulaali said in a press conference here today that 374 new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 347,656 cases, including 8,000 active cases receiving necessary medical care.