Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

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• Italy to halt arms sales to Saudis amid Yemen war Press TV 29 Dec 2018 -- Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says his government wants to end arms sales to Saudi Arabia due to war and atrocities in neighboring Yemen.
• Saudi king demotes FM in reshuffle seen as whitewash Press TV 27 Dec 2018 -- Saudi King Salman has demoted Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in a major reshuffle, which included changes to key national security posts amid fallout from the murder of a dissident journalist.
• Russia backs bin Salman, warns US not to interfere with Saudi throne succession Press TV 26 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has "every right" to succeed his ailing father into power, says Russian Deputy Prime Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, warning the United States against interfering with the embattled prince's right to rule the kingdom.
• Ankara working to carry Khashoggi investigation to UN: Turkey's FM Cavusoglu Press TV 24 Dec 2018 -- Turkey says it is working with other countries to carry the investigation into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi to the United Nations, more than two months after the dissident Saudi journalist was gruesomely murdered inside the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
• Saudi Arabia gets armored vehicles despite Canada's pledge to halt deal Press TV 24 Dec 2018 -- Military manufacturer General Dynamic Land Systems Canada has been contracted to deliver 742 armored vehicles to the kingdom whose war on Yemen has recently come under increased scrutiny.
• Turkey Plans to Raise Issue of Khashoggi Killing at UN - Foreign Minister Sputnik 24 Dec 2018 -- Turkey is cooperating with other countries in order to raise the issue of murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the United Nations' session, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
• Funeral Held for Reformist Saudi Prince Talal VOA 23 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has led funeral prayers for his half-brother Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz who died Saturday at age 87.
• Outspoken Saudi prince, weakened by hunger strike, dies Press TV 23 Dec 2018 -- A Saudi prince, known internationally for his open criticism of the ruling family including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has died after being critically weakened by a hunger strike.
• The Royal Court Announces the Death of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud SPA 22 Dec 2018 -- Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud died today and funeral prayers for the late prince will be performed here on Sunday following the afternoon prayers, at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, according to a statement announced by the Royal Court.
• Riyadh Reforming Intelligence Service After Khashoggi Murder – Reports Sputnik 21 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia is conducting the major reform of its General Intelligence Presidency after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, local media reported Thursday.
• Al-Assiri made clandestine visits to Israel to discuss purchase of spyware: Report Press TV 19 Dec 2018 -- A report reveals that a high-ranking Saudi intelligence official, who was fired over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, made clandestine trips to Israel on behalf of Crown Prince bin Salman over the purchase of an Israeli spy tool that is said to have helped the kingdom track dissidents abroad.
• Nikki Haley: Saudi crown prince must stop 'thuggish' behavior Press TV 19 Dec 2018 -- US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) must stop the "thuggish nature in which he has been acting," in the wake of the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Senators Brush Off Saudi Anger Over Resolutions on Yemen, Khashoggi Death VOA 18 Dec 2018 -- Members of the U.S. Senate are brushing off Saudi Arabia's anger over resolutions the chamber approved pertaining to the war in Yemen and the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US arms maker warns Canada against stopping sales to Saudi Arabia Press TV 18 Dec 2018 -- General Dynamics Corp, a sprawling American military manufacturer, has warned Canada against acting on its avowed intention of stopping sales of armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia.
• General Dynamics Warns Canada Scrapping Saudi Arms Deal Would Cost Billions Sputnik 18 Dec 2018 -- Defense contractor General Dynamics warned the Canadian government Monday that if it goes forward with its proposed withdrawal from an arms deal with Saudi Arabia it would incur "billions of dollars of liability."
• Saudis rebuff US vote but face Canadian backlash Press TV 17 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has denounced a US Senate resolution to end Washington's military support for the kingdom, but faced a new backlash as Canada announced plans to cancel a giant 2014 weapons deal with Riyadh.
• Saudis Denounce U.S. Senate Over Yemen War, Khashoggi Resolutions RFE/RL 17 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has rejected U.S. Senate resolutions to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen and to put direct blame on the country's crown prince for the murder of journalist critic Jamal Khashoggi.
• Canada Looking to End Arms Contract With Saudis Amid Khashoggi Case – Trudeau Sputnik 17 Dec 2018 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his administration had inherited a 15 billion Canadian dollars ($11 billion) arms contract with Saudi Arabia it now wanted to scrap.
• Riyadh Rejects US Senate's Position Blaming Saudi Crown Prince in Khashoggi Case Sputnik 17 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia rejects the position of the US Senate, blaming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
• UN chief calls for 'credible' investigation into Khashoggi's murder Press TV 17 Dec 2018 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a "credible" investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is said to have been killed by the highest levels of
• Pompeo: US to Hold Saudi Journalist's Killers Accountable VOA 14 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he had noted the historic rebuke of longtime ally Saudi Arabia by U.S. lawmakers.
• US asks Saudi, UAE to pay $331mn more for Yemen War aerial refueling Press TV 14 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates should pay the US military $331 million more for the aerial refueling they received during the Yemen war, the Pentagon has said, citing an "accounting error."
• Saudi crown prince considering 'game-changing' handshake with Israeli PM: Report Press TV 14 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seriously considering a summit meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with US President Donald Trump playing host, a report says.
• Bipartisan U.S. Senate Resolutions Rebuke Trump Policy On Saudi Arabia, Yemen RFE/RL 14 Dec 2018 -- The U.S. Senate has backed a resolution to end American military assistance for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen and separately pinned blame for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi directly on Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
• US Senate Votes to End Backing for Saudi War Effort in Yemen VOA 13 Dec 2018 -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday dealt a historic rebuke to Saudi Arabia, a longtime U.S. ally, passing a resolution to end American support for the kingdom's military intervention in Yemen's civil war and another measure condemning the killing of a dissident Saudi journalist.
• US Senate Votes to End Military Assistance in Yemen War Sputnik 13 Dec 2018 -- S.J. Resolution 54, "a joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress," passed the US Senate on Thursday afternoon.
• US senators say Saudi Arabia should remove MbS from power Press TV 13 Dec 2018 -- Several senior US senators in Congress have warned Saudi Arabia that Riyadh must change its leadership if it wants to maintain its close ties with Washington, saying Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become "so toxic."
• CIA still investigating killing of Khashoggi, Pompeo says Press TV 12 Dec 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has noted that CIA investigations regarding the death of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi still continued.
• US Senate votes to end US support for Saudi war on Yemen Press TV 12 Dec 2018 -- The United State Senate has voted to end President Donald Trump's support for the Saudi war on Yemen.
• US Senate Advances Resolution on Saudi Campaign in Yemen VOA 12 Dec 2018 -- The U.S. Senate was poised late Wednesday to deal a historic rebuke to Saudi Arabia, a longtime U.S. ally, advancing a resolution to end American support for the kingdom's military intervention in Yemen's civil war.
• JIAT issues statement refuting allegations on Coalition Air Force wrong use of power in Sa'dah SPA 12 Dec 2018 -- Official spokesman of the Joint Incident Assessment Team (JIAT) Legal Counselor Mansour Al-Turki defended the performance of the Coalition to restore legitimacy to Yemen, citing its verification of the occurrence of the alleged incident, the claimant, linking it with military operations in Yemen, the principles on which the international law was based and their conformity with Geneva conventions..
• Trump says stands by Saudi crown prince despite rebuke from Senate Press TV 12 Dec 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he stands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite a CIA assessment that he personally ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and pressure from fellow Republicans in Congress to rebuke the kingdom's de facto ruler.
• Pompeo: US Still Investigating Saudi Journalist's Killing VOA 12 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that U.S. authorities are still investigating the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• Foreign minister says Turkey in talks with UN about Khashoggi murder investigation Press TV 11 Dec 2018 -- Turkey says it is in talks with the United Nations regarding an investigation into the gruesome murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul more than two months ago.
• Regional Rivals Saudi Arabia, Iran Trade Accusations Amid Ongoing Tensions RFE/RL 10 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has accused regional rival Iran of meddling in other countries' affairs, as he addressed a regional summit in Riyadh.
• Arab NATO Still On, Talks With US on Defence Pact Continuing – Riyadh Sputnik 10 Dec 2018 -- The fate of the proposed alliance was put into question in recent months after the death of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in early October.
• Turkey calls for international inquiry into Khashoggi's killing Press TV 10 Dec 2018 -- Turkey has called for an international investigation into the case of slain Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after Riyadh refused to extradite two senior Saudi officials suspected of planning his murder in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul in October.
• Saudi in talks with US for Arab front against Iran: Jubeir Press TV 10 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says the kingdom is in talks with the United States about a new security alliance of Arab countries specifically aimed at countering Iran.
• Transcript of Khashoggi's last words reveals premeditated murder Press TV 10 Dec 2018 -- A full translated transcript of an audio recording of the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul on October 2 has showed that the killing was pre-planned, refuting Ryiadh's claims.
• Qatari Emir Skips Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, Sends FM Instead - Doha Sputnik 09 Dec 2018 -- Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani has decided to skip the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held in Riyadh on Sunday, sending the country's state minister for foreign affairs to head the delegation, amid ongoing diplomatic crisis with Qatar's Persian Gulf neighbors, Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed AlRumaihi said on Sunday.
• Qatari emir shuns GCC summit in Saudi Arabia, sends foreign minister Press TV 09 Dec 2018 -- Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has refused to participate in the annual [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, which is set to take place in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh at the weekend, and instead sent the foreign minister to attend the event.
• Saudi Arabia rules out extraditing Khashoggi case suspects Press TV 09 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says it is not sending back two of its former senior officials to Turkey, which seeks to arrest them on suspicion of planning the October murder of a renowned Saudi dissident journalist.
• US-Saudi relationship enters uncharted territory Press TV 09 Dec 2018 -- Ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States face an uncertain future as Congress and the White House grow more divided over punishing the traditional Middle East ally over a range of issues, including the ongoing war against Yemen.
• Israeli Government Okayed Spyware Sale to Saudis to Track Khashoggi - Reports Sputnik 09 Dec 2018 -- A new report suggests that the Israeli authorities approved the sales of phone hacking spyware to Riyadh so that it could ensnare dissidents. Israel's alleged intentions were to forge an alliance with a major power in the Arab world in its fight with Iran for influence in the Middle East.
• Israel seeking formal ties with Saudi Arabia within months: TV Press TV 09 Dec 2018 -- A main Israeli TV station has revealed that the regime in Tel Aviv is seeking full diplomatic relations with the Saudi Arabian government and wants to make their ties official within the next few months.
• Israel Wants to Formalise Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia – Report Sputnik 09 Dec 2018 -- In November 2017, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that despite having no diplomatic relations with Riyadh, the Jewish state has had "contacts" with Saudi Arabia which "have been kept in general secret".
• Israel authorized sale of spyware to Saudis: Report Press TV 08 Dec 2018 -- A report in the Washington Post says the Israeli government was directly involved in the sale of sophisticated spyware to Saudi Arabia to help the kingdom purge and assassinate dissidents.
• Turkey's Stance on Khashoggi Killing Contrasts With Criticism Over Media Rights VOA 07 Dec 2018 -- Turkey appears to be increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia over the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh's Istanbul consulate.
• China launches two satellites for Saudi Arabia People's Daily 07 Dec 2018 -- China launched two satellites for Saudi Arabia on a Long March-2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:12 p.m. Friday.
• Saudi Arabia Successfully Launches Saudi Sat 5A and Saudi Sat 5B Satellites SPA 07 Dec 2018 -- Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defense on the successful launch of the Saudi Sat 5A and the Saudi Sat 5B satellites today, December 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm Beijing time on the Long March 2D from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center of the People's Republic of China.
• China Successfully Puts 2 Saudi Satellites Into Orbit – Space Corporation Sputnik 07 Dec 2018 -- China has successfully put into orbit two Saudi Arabia's satellites – SaudiSat 5A and SauditSat 5B, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said in a statement.
• Germany still selling arms to Riyadh despite halt triggered by Khashoggi case: Report Press TV 07 Dec 2018 -- Despite a halt earlier announced by Chancellor Angela Merkel in condemnation of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Germany is covertly exporting arms to Saudi Arabia and is even planning to resume overt sales soon, a report said.
• Riyadh to Cut Oil Output by Extra 200,000 Bpd Under New Deal - Iraqi Minister Sputnik 07 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia will reduce oil production under the new OPEC-non-OPEC agreement by additional 200,000 barrels per day as it has already cut output by 500,000 bpd, Iraqi Oil Minister Thamir Ghadhban told reporters on Friday.
• German Arms Supplied to Saudi Arabia Despite Halt Over Khashoggi's Case - Report Sputnik 07 Dec 2018 -- Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing has prompted Germany to freeze arms export to Saudi Arabia, Berlin's second biggest weapons importer, until the case has been "cleared up" and call on other European countries to do the same.
• Saudi, Russia leave world guessing after OPEC meeting Press TV 06 Dec 2018 -- OPEC has tentatively agreed an oil output reduction but is reportedly waiting for Russia to declare its commitment before deciding the exact volumes for a cut aimed at propping up crude prices.
• US Senate resolution holds MbS responsible for Khashoggi murder, Yemen war Press TV 06 Dec 2018 -- A bipartisan group of US senators in Congress have introduced a resolution that formally holds responsible Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as his role in Saudi atrocities committed during the war in Yemen.
• US Senators Submit Draft to Hold SA Crown Prince Responsible in Khashoggi Case Sputnik 06 Dec 2018 -- Six US Senators have introduced a bipartisan resolution seeking to hold Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accountable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Senator Christopher Coons said in a press release on Thursday.
• Saudi Arabia's Critics Push for Swift US Senate Action VOA 06 Dec 2018 -- U.S. lawmakers eager to castigate Saudi Arabia for killing a journalist and its conduct of a military campaign in Yemen hope the Senate soon will pass one or more measures reflecting Washington's growing anger. But they acknowledged the effort is likely to continue when a new Congress begins work in January.
• UN wants international probe into 'awful' Khashoggi murder Press TV 05 Dec 2018 -- With more than two months into the killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has stressed the necessity of an international investigation to identify those responsible for the "awful" murder at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
• Turkey files arrest warrants for Saudi crown prince allies over Khashoggi murder Press TV 05 Dec 2018 -- A Turkish prosecutor has issued arrest warrants for two Saudi nationals close to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the brutal murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Crown Prince Knew About Khashoggi Murder, Yet to Test US-Saudi Ties - Senator Sputnik 05 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman knew about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and will continue to test the limits of the US-Saudi relationship and as long as the United States does not take any measures, US Senator Marco Rubio said in a TV interview on Wednesday.
• Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants For 2 Saudis Over Khashoggi's Murder - Reports Sputnik 05 Dec 2018 -- The two Saudis held high posts in the kingdom, but were sacked after Riyadh announced that Jamal Khashoggi had been killed in a "rogue operation". Saudi Arabia insists that no members of the royal family were connected to the crime.
• Key US Lawmakers: Saudi Crown Prince Was Behind Khashoggi Killing VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Key U.S. senators said Tuesday there was overwhelming evidence that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of a dissident Saudi journalist inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that the case against him wasn't convincing.
• GOP senators rip Saudi crown prince after CIA chief's briefing Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Gina Haspel has briefed Senate leaders on the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who several Senators believe was killed at the order of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
• Saudi crown prince snubbed in Algeria, delays Jordan visit amid Khashoggi crisis Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly postponed a planned visit to Jordan after getting the cold shoulder in Algeria, where President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scrapped a meeting with him, citing flu.
• German Defence Giant Rheinmetall Continues Sales to Riyadh Despite Ban – Reports Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- German arms company Rheinmetall has been selling weapons to Saudi Arabia despite a complete halt in exports ordered by Berlin after the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, ARD reported on Tuesday.
• Joint Forces Command of Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: "At request of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen, and following consultations with the legitimate Yemeni government, Joint Forces Command of Coalition facilitates evacuation of 50 wounded Houthi combatants to receive treatment." SPA 03 Dec 2018 -- The Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Col. Turki Al-Malki states that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has received a request from the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, to facilitate evacuation procedures of (50) wounded Houthi combatants to (Muscat). For humanitarian reasons, and under building confidence between Yemeni parties leading up to Sweden peace talks sponsored by the SESGY (Mr. Martin Griffiths).
• Putin: Russia, Saudi agreed to keep oil production low Press TV 02 Dec 2018 -- Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to extend an agreement on cutting their respective oil outputs to prevent crude prices from slumping further.
• Netherlands halts arms export to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt over Yemen war Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- With the ongoing deadly campaign led by the regime in Riyadh against Yemen, the Netherlands has said it will halt arms export to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt.
• Erdogan: We 'Cannot Be Satisfied' With Riyadh's Khashoggi Case Explanations Sputnik 02 Dec 2018 -- Ankara is dissatisfied with Riyadh's explanations in connection with the murderer of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.
• Saudi King Salman to invite Qatari monarch to next GCC summit: Report Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- Secretary General of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdul Latif bin Rashid al-Zayani is reportedly going to visit Doha to invite Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to attend the next summit of the regional grouping in Dammam city in Saudi Arabia this month.
• CIA finds MBS texted to Khashoggi hit squad leader Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent about a dozen messages to the leader of the team that killed dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in the hours before and after the journalist's death in October, according to a top secret CIA assessment.
• MbS scrambles military amid coup fears: Report Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- A new report says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MbS, has scrambled the Saudi military fearing a coup by some royals to topple him.
• UK PM May urges Saudi Arabia to punish Khashoggi killers Press TV 01 Dec 2018 -- UK Prime Minister Theresa May has told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he should take action to prevent the repeat of incidents like the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Canada sanctions 17 Saudis linked to Khashoggi's 'extrajudicial' murder Press TV 29 Nov 2018 -- Canada on Thursday imposed sanctions against 17 Saudi nationals linked to the "abhorrent and extrajudicial" murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Cabinet members defend close ties with Saudis, lawmakers unswayed Press TV 29 Nov 2018 -- Two senior US Cabinet members have urged senators not to downgrade relations with Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but members of Congress from both political parties said they could not ignore reports that Saudi's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was involved in last month's killing.
• US, Saudi Arabia closer to signing $15b deal for THAAD missile system Press TV 29 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system, taking a significant step toward closing a $15 billion deal, a US State Department spokesperson says.
• Pompeo: No Direct Link to Crown Prince in Khashoggi Death VOA 29 Nov 2018 -- The U.S. Senate voted 63-37 Wednesday to move forward legislation seeking an end to U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The vote is mostly a signal to the administration because House Republican leaders have not indicated they will take up the measure.
• US Senate defies Trump on Saudi war amid Khashoggi fallout Press TV 28 Nov 2018 -- The Republican-controlled US Senate is defying President Donald Trump's pro-Saudi policies by advancing a bipartisan bid to end the country's support for the war on Yemen amid tensions over Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
• Argentina agrees to pursue case against Saudi crown prince over Yemen war crimes Press TV 28 Nov 2018 -- Argentina has agreed to proceed with a case against Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over war crimes in Yemen at a request by Human Rights Watch.
• White House preventing Haspel from briefing Senate on Khashoggi's death Press TV 28 Nov 2018 -- The White House is reportedly preventing CIA Director Gina Haspel from briefing the Senate on the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Speculation Grows About Ankara-Riyadh Rapprochement VOA 28 Nov 2018 -- Ankara is opening the door to a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), fueling speculation of a possible improvement in ties that were strained by last month's killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul. Erdogan has blamed the death on unnamed elements of the Saudi Kingdom's leadership.
• Saudi Arabia, Egypt to continue diplomatic, trade boycott against Qatar Press TV 27 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Egypt have jointly announced that the ongoing Saudi-led diplomatic and trade boycott against Qatar, which they imposed on the energy-rich Persian Gulf kingdom in June 2017, would remain in effect until further notice.
• US Lawmakers Seethe Ahead of Briefing on Saudi Arabia VOA 27 Nov 2018 -- Still seething over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. senators on Tuesday demanded the Trump administration share all it knows about who ordered last month's killing of the Saudi dissident and U.S. resident at the kingdom's consulate in Turkey.
• Saudi Crown Prince Visiting Arab Allies VOA 27 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is making a high-profile visit to Riyadh's major Arab allies before heading on to the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires at the end of the week.
• Saudi Arabia Pumps All-Time Record Amount of Oil Amid Pressure From Washington Sputnik 27 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia raised the production of oil in November to its highest in the history of the country amid US President Donald Trump's calls for the lowering of oil prices.
• Kushner pushed to inflate Saudi arms deal to $110 billion: Sources Press TV 26 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump's son-in-law pushed American officials to pump up numbers for a supposed $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, sources tell ABC News.
• Police search villa in northwest Turkey for remains of slain Saudi journalist Press TV 26 Nov 2018 -- Turkish police have searched the villa of a Saudi citizen in a northwestern province for the remains of murdered Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was killed after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul in early October.
• Saudi Arabia raises oil output to record high of 11.2mn bpd Press TV 26 Nov 2018 -- Saudi oil production is reported to have reached an all-time high over the past few weeks in what is seen as the result of a positive response by Riyadh to US calls to pump more and help drive prices lower.
• Israeli firm offered Saudi Arabia hacking system ahead of royal purge: Report Press TV 26 Nov 2018 -- A recent report reveals Saudi Arabia had negotiated with a secretive Israeli technology firm the purchase of a system that hacks into cellphones, months before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unleashed a purge of the country's rival royals and businessmen.
• Sweden Sticks to 'Insignificant' Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia Sputnik 26 Nov 2018 -- Over the past several weeks, Norway, Germany, Denmark and Finland have announced they will stop arms exports to Saudi Arabia, calling their European peers to do likewise. While all of the nations have cited the Saudi military and humanitarian crisis in Yemen as the reason, Denmark also referenced the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Trump makes backing MbS 'sound easy' after Khashoggi's death Press TV 25 Nov 2018 -- It is not easy for US President Donald Trump to simply turn a blind eye to probable implication of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says a US senator,
• More Republican lawmakers challenge Trump over murdered Saudi journalist Press TV 25 Nov 2018 -- Several US Republican senators have again rejected President Donald Trump's defense of Saudi Arabia after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with some lawmakers from his party saying Congress must take additional action.
• Saudis Agreed to Buy Pegasus Spyware From Israeli Cyber Firm - Reports Sputnik 25 Nov 2018 -- NSO, a secretive spyware firm, has been the target of accusations from Canada and Edward Snowden, who say that it helped the Saudi government spy on dissidents using a cutting-edge espionage tool.
• US Lawmakers Split With Trump on Khashoggi Killing VOA 25 Nov 2018 -- Several U.S. lawmakers broke with President Donald Trump on Sunday, disagreeing with his assessment that it was uncertain whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the killing of a Saudi dissident journalist inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• US House to probe Trump ties to Saudi over response to Khashoggi murder Press TV 24 Nov 2018 -- The US House of Representatives is set to take a "deep dive" into US President Donald Trump's ties to Saudi Arabia, following his response to the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Turkey blasts Trump for turning blind eye' to Saudi murder of Khashoggi IRNA 23 Nov 2018 -- Turkish foreign minister lashed out at US President Donald Trump for turning a "blind eye" to the Saudi murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and blamed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the mishap.
• Trump says CIA has no conclusion on Khashoggi's death People's Daily 23 Nov 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had not drawn any conclusion on the case of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death.
• Turkey blasts Trump for turning 'blind eye' to Saudi murder of Khashoggi Press TV 23 Nov 2018 -- Turkish foreign minister has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for turning a "blind eye" to the Saudi murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, blamed on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
• Finland joins Denmark, Germany in halting arms exports to Saudi over Yemen Press TV 23 Nov 2018 -- Finland has joined Germany and Denmark in halting exports of military equipment to Saudi Arabia over the devastating war in Yemen, in the latest fallout from the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• CIA has recording of MBS phone call to silence Khashoggi: Report Press TV 23 Nov 2018 -- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is in possession of a tape that proves Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave instructions to "silence" dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a new report has revealed.
• Turkey's Erdogan will not meet with bin Salman at G20 summit: Report Press TV 22 Nov 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will not meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an upcoming summit of the G20 in Argentina, a Turkish media report says, nearly two months after dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
• Denmark halts weapons exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen bombing Press TV 22 Nov 2018 -- Denmark has stopped selling weapons to Riyadh in response to the assassination of prominent Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the regime's bombing campaign in Yemen.
• Saudi FM rejects 'ridiculous' allegations of royals' plot to depose bin Salman Press TV 22 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has dismissed as "ridiculous" a report by Reuters that members of the Saudi royal family want to overthrow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying that the kingdom is united around its leadership.
• EU Says All Responsible For Khashoggi Murder Must Be Held 'Accountable' RFE/RL 22 Nov 2018 -- All those "really responsible" for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi must be held accountable, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on November 22.
• France Imposes Travel Bans on 18 Saudis Over Khashoggi Killing Sputnik 22 Nov 2018 -- Germany imposed similar sanctions earlier this week, as German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Germany had banned 18 Saudi citizens, suspected of being involved in the murder of Khashoggi, from entering the country, with Berlin also exerting pressure on arms exporters to make them halt weapon deliveries to Riyadh.
• CIA Holds 'Smoking Gun' Phone Call of Saudi Crown Prince on Khashoggi - Reports Sputnik 22 Nov 2018 -- Riyadh has vehemently denied that the royal family, including Crown Prince bin Salman, has been involved in Khashoggi's murder. A total of 21 people have been detained on suspicion of ordering and carrying out the murder; five of them face the death penalty.
• Finland Pauses New Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE Over Yemen War Sputnik 22 Nov 2018 -- Helsinki will not authorize new arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Finland's Foreign Ministry said Thursday, citing an alarming situation in Yemen.
• Trump affirms U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia amid Khashoggi investigation People's Daily 21 Nov 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday affirmed Washington's commitment to its partnership with Riyadh citing national interests, remaining an ambiguous attitude toward the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Trump under bipartisan fire over backing MbS after Khashoggi killing Press TV 21 Nov 2018 -- American lawmakers have blasted US President Donald Trump for siding with Saudi leaders and refusing to blame Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of Virginia-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's diplomatic mission in Turkey's Istanbul early last month.
• Saudi FM Slams Reports of Possible Regime Change Amid Khashoggi Case Sputnik 21 Nov 2018 -- Earlier, Reuters reported that certain members of the Saudi royal family are considering changing the line of succession to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming the next king amid the Khgashoggi scandal.
• Turkey Accuses US of Trying to Hush Up Alleged Saudi Role in Khashoggi Killing Sputnik 21 Nov 2018 -- Although officially condemning the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Washington is unwilling to antagonise Riyadh, which it sees as an important business partner and a "great ally" in the region.
• Trump Thanks Saudis for Tamping Down World Oil Prices VOA 21 Nov 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked Saudi Arabia for tamping down world oil prices, a day after saying the U.S. would not turn its back on Riyadh despite its responsibility for killing a dissident U.S.-based Saudi journalist.
• Turkish FM Says Ankara Could Seek UN Probe into Khashoggi Murder Sputnik 21 Nov 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that he has discussed with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday the case of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Standing with Saudi Arabia The White House 20 Nov 2018
• Trump: US Interests Outweigh Harshly Punishing Saudis for Killing Journalist VOA 20 Nov 2018 -- Abandoning Saudi Arabia, despite its responsibility for killing a U.S.-based journalist, "would be a terrible mistake," President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday.
• Trump Standing by Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing VOA 20 Nov 2018 -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. is standing by Saudi Arabia even though the president acknowledged Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have known about a Saudi operation last month to kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• Trump Suggests Saudi Crown Prince Knew About Khashoggi Killing Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- Earlier, the US president claimed that the Saudi crown prince said in telephone talks that Riyadh had nothing to do with the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia later stated on multiple occasions that the royal family did not order Khashoggi's killing.
• US will remain steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure Israel's interests: Trump Press TV 20 Nov 2018 -- President Donald Trump has said Washington intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure interests of the United States, Israel and regional partners.
• Detained Saudi activists tortured by electrocution, flogging: Amnesty International Press TV 20 Nov 2018 -- Amnesty International says detained political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in Saudi Arabia face sexual harassment, torture and other forms of ill-treatment during interrogation, as a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against human rights defenders and intellectuals continues unabated in the conservative kingdom.
• Zarif condemns US president's shameful statement on Saudi crimes Press TV 20 Nov 2018 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has denounced a statement by US President Donald Trump that Washington will stand by Saudi Arabia despite the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi as "shameful."
• Saudi king throws his weight behind his son, Judiciary on Khashoggi murder Press TV 20 Nov 2018 -- Saudi King Salman has thrown his weight behind his son, Crown Prince Mohammed, and lavished praise on the Saudi Judiciary in his first public remarks since the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is said to have been murdered at bin Salman's order.
• Saudis Ready to Find Alternative Arms Suppliers Amid Khashoggi Scandal Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- Earlier, Germany froze weapons shipments to the kingdom over reports that the CIA allegedly believes that the royal family was behind Saudi journalist Khashoggi's murder. Riyadh strongly denies involvement and has called the killing a "rogue operation." Authorities have already arrested 21 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the murder.
• Saudi FM Blasts 'CIA Report' on Crown Prince's Alleged Role in Khashoggi Killing Sputnik 20 Nov 2018 -- Last week The Washington Post reported, citing sources with knowledge of the case, that the CIA had named Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as the person who had given the order to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Both US President Donald Trump and the State Department stated that the final conclusions of the case are yet to be made.
• Germany bans 18 Saudis from entering Schengen zone over Khashoggi killing Press TV 19 Nov 2018 -- Germany has imposed travel bans on 18 Saudi nationals suspected of having links to the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's diplomatic mission in Turkey's Istanbul early last month.
• Trump can't ditch MbS because of personal stakes: report Press TV 19 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump can't let go of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite increasing evidence that the prince ordered the murder of a Saudi critic overseas, and that is because the US president has personal stakes in propping up Mohammed, a new report suggests.
• Berlin Bans 18 Saudis From Schengen Zone, Halts Arms Exports Amid Khashoggi Case Sputnik 19 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia recently announced it had charged 11 citizens of being involved in planning and executing the journalist's murder, with 5 of them facing death penalty. Riyadh denies any of the Royal Family was involved in the crime and urged against politicising the case.
• Saudi King's Speech Makes No Mention of Slain Journalist VOA 19 Nov 2018 -- Saudi King Salman broke his long-running public silence since the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi to make his annual policy speech.
• 18 Saudis Banned From Europe's Schengen Zone VOA 19 Nov 2018 -- Germany's foreign minister said Monday that Berlin will ban 18 Saudi nationals from entering Europe's border-free Schengen zone because of their alleged links to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Senator Rand Paul urges Trump to kill Saudi arms deal over Khashoggi murder Press TV 18 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump should cancel arms deals with Saudi Arabia as a punishment over the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says top Republican Senator Rand Paul.
• Who can really know' if bin Salman lied in Khashoggi case, Trump wonders on Fox News Press TV 18 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump is still remaining non-committal about the possibility that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman lied to him when he denied involvement in the assassination of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Khashoggi's killers flew remains out of Turkey: Turkish def. min. Press TV 18 Nov 2018 -- The killers of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, flew his remains out of Turkey after chopping him up and putting him in bags, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has been quoted as saying.
• Trump Says He Won't Listen to Khashoggi 'Suffering Tape' Sputnik 18 Nov 2018 -- Riyadh has denied claims that the Saudi crown prince or any other member of the royal family was involved in Khashoggi's murder amid media reports that the CIA suspects otherwise. The White House insists that a thorough investigation needs to be concluded before making any claims as to who is responsible.
• Khashoggi's Body Parts Possibly Taken Out of Turkey in Suitcases - Minister Sputnik 18 Nov 2018 -- The dismembered body of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi could have been taken out of Turkey, where he was murdered, in suitcases, with those transferring the body taking advantage of their diplomatic immunity, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.
• Trump: No Plans to Listen to Tape of Khashoggi Killing VOA 18 Nov 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has been fully briefed on an audio recording of the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul last month, but has no intention of listening to it because of the violence it depicts.
• No final conclusion on Khashoggi killing: State Department IRNA 18 Nov 2018 -- The United States government has not reached a final conclusion over Khashoggi's killing, the US State Department has said.
• CIA reportedly concludes MBS ordered Khashoggi assassination IRNA 17 Nov 2018 -- The CIA has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul last month, directly contradicting claims to the contrary by the Saudi government, the Washington Post has reported.
• Trump talks to CIA chief on Khashoggi killing as Washington remains clueless about Saudi plot Press TV 17 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has spoken with CIA Director Gina Haspel about the role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey.
• CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi assassination: Washington Post Press TV 17 Nov 2018 -- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the gruesome murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Arab kingdom's consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul last month, a report says.
• U.S. Denies Reaching Conclusion On Khashoggi Killing Despite Intelligence Assessment RFE/RL 17 Nov 2018 -- The Trump administration said it had not reached a final conclusion on who was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi despite U.S. intelligence agencies' assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman ordered the killing.
• CIA Reportedly Concludes Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Assassination Sputnik 17 Nov 2018 -- The CIA has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul last month, directly contradicting claims to the contrary by the Saudi government, the Washington Post has reported.
• State Department: No Conclusion Reached in Khashoggi Death VOA 17 Nov 2018 -- The U.S. State Department said Saturday that the government had not reached a conclusion about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Officials: CIA Concludes Saudi Prince Ordered Journalist's Killing VOA 16 Nov 2018 -- The Central Intelligence Agency has concluded that Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to U.S. officials.
• US may extradite Gulen to ease Turkey pressure on Saudi Arabia: Report Press TV 15 Nov 2018 -- The White House is finding ways to extradite the US-based Turkish dissident Fethullah Gulen, an arch-rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a media report says.
• Upset by Trump's Iran waivers, Saudis push for deep oil output cut IRNA 16 Nov 2018 -- When US President Donald Trump asked Saudi Arabia this summer to raise oil production to compensate for lower crude exports from Iran, Riyadh swiftly told Washington it would do so.
• Bipartisan Senate bill to suspend US arms exports to Saudi Arabia Press TV 16 Nov 2018 -- A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill that would halt US arms exports to Saudi Arabia as a response to the "barbaric" murder of Jamal Khashoggi, continued detention of activists and "indiscriminate" bombing campaign in Yemen.
• Turkey Rejects Saudi Claim on Khashoggi's Killing VOA 16 Nov 2018 -- Turkey has dismissed Saudi Arabia's latest version of events in the October 2 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul.
• US imposes sanctions on 17 Saudis over Khashoggi killing Press TV 15 Nov 2018 -- The United States has imposed economic sanctions on 17 Saudis involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, including top aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
• S Arabia urges hanging 5 accused of killing journo IRNA 15 Nov 2018 -- A request has been made for issuing death penalty for five out of eleven people accused of being involved in slaying dissident journalist, the Saudi deputy public prosecutor told reporters on Thursday.
• Saudi squad involved in Khashoggi murder must be tried in Turkey: FM Press TV 15 Nov 2018 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the 15-man Saudi team involved in the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi should be tried in Turkey.
• Public Prosecution: Investigation Results Briefing SPA 15 Nov 2018 -- The Public Prosecution said in a press briefing that through the investigation carried out up to date with the 21 suspects in the case of the murder of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi, the investigation has resulted in the following findings:
• Media Minister on Public Prosecution's Statement on Khashoggi SPA 15 Nov 2018 -- Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Minister of Media, affirmed today that the statement issued by the Public Prosecution regarding the case of the murder of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi does show the leadership's keenness on achieving justice, clarifying the truth and punishing whoever the culprit.
• Al-Jubeir Confirms Saudi Arabia's Rejection of Attempts to Politicize the Case of Jamal Khashoggi's Murder SPA 15 Nov 2018 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir affirmed that the case of Jamal Khashoggi's murder has become a legal case and is being dealt with by justice authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stressing the Kingdom's rejection of any attempt to politicize this case or intervene in its internal affairs.
• US Sanctions 17 Saudis Including Crown Prince Top Aide Over Khashoggi Killing Sputnik 15 Nov 2018 -- Earlier Thursday, Saudi Attorney General Saud al-Mojeb demanded the death penalty for five out of 11 defendants who are accused in the case of the murder of the Saudi dissident journalist in a Saudi diplomatic compound in Istanbul.
• Prosecution Seeks Death Sentence for Saudis Who Killed, Dismembered Khashoggi Sputnik 15 Nov 2018 -- Saudi reporter Jama Khashoggi went missing after he entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Riyadh has arrested 21 Saudis as part of an investigation into the murder and is seeking the death penalty for five suspects.
• Global Magnitsky Sanctions on Individuals Involved in the Killing of Jamal Khashoggi US Dept. of State 15 Nov 2018 -- Today, the United States imposed sanctions on seventeen Saudi Arabian individuals for serious human rights abuse resulting from their roles in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Consulate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 2.
• Treasury Sanctions 17 Individuals for Their Roles in the Killing of Jamal Khashoggi US Treasury 15 Nov 2018 -- oday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Saud al-Qahtani, his subordinate Maher Mutreb, Saudi Consul General Mohammed Alotaibi, and 14 other members of an operations team for having a role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. These individuals are designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, to target perpetrators of serious human rights abuse and corruption.
• Saudi Prosecutor Requests Death Sentence for Khashoggi Killing VOA 15 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor has requested the death penalty for five suspects in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Announces Sanctions Against 17 Saudis in Khashoggi Murder Case VOA 15 Nov 2018 -- The U.S. has announced sanctions against 17 Saudis for their alleged role in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• US Congress Wants to Cut Off Aid to Saudis Over Khashoggi, Yemen War - Reports Sputnik 14 Nov 2018 -- Earlier, Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton said that the recently released audio recording allegedly depicting the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in no way implicated the top leadership in Riyadh in the crime.
• Bolton: Khashoggi's Killing Audio Recording Doesn't Implicate Saudi Crown Prince Sputnik 14 Nov 2018 -- National Security Advisor John Bolton said the audio recording of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing does not have any evidence implicating Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
• Recording links Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi assassination: Report Press TV 13 Nov 2018 -- A phone call recording collected by the Turkish intelligence links the brutal murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi to the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MbS, The New York Times reports.
• Trump expresses concern over Saudi oil output decrease Press TV 13 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over the Saudi decision to decrease its oil output in December, requesting oil prices to remain low.
• Saudi Arabia, Citing Iranian Sanctions Waivers, Moves To Prop Up Oil Prices RFE/RL 13 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has announced a major cut in oil production to rebalance global markets and prop up plunging oil prices, citing U.S. sanctions waivers that are enabling Iran to keep exporting oil to most of its top customers.
• Erdogan Ups Pressure on Riyadh Over Khashoggi VOA 13 Nov 2018 -- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to ratchet up pressure on Riyadh over last month's killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• Counselor Al-Mansour: The process of assessing incidents is based on established norms and standards in the international humanitarian law system SPA 13 Nov 2018 -- Official Spokesman for the Joint Incident Assessment Team (JIAT) in Yemen, Counselor Mansour Al-Mansour, confirmed that the team, through the Operations Department and its legal Counselors, follows a legal methodology in the evaluation process based on the principles and standards adopted in the international humanitarian law system.
• Top Saudi officials discussed assassinating Qassim Suleimani, Iranian officials: NYT report ISNA 12 Nov 2018 -- Officials close to Saudi Arabia's crown prince discussed plans in 2017 with businessmen to potentially use private companies to assassinate Iranian officials including Qassim Suleimani, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
• Tehran had 'credible information' about Saudi plot to assassinate top Iranian officials: Zarif Press TV 12 Nov 2018 -- Iran knew about Saudi Arabia's plans to assassinate senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed.
• Ankara rejects French accusation of Khashoggi game-playing as 'impudent' Press TV 12 Nov 2018 -- The Turkish government has rejected as "very impudent" France's accusation that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing a "political game" over the brutal killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's diplomatic mission in Istanbul, raising speculations that France is trying to cover up the crime despite global resolve to hold perpetrators of the act to account.
• Pompeo tells bin Salman Khashoggi killers will be held accountable Press TV 12 Nov 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Washington will hold accountable all those involved in the killing of a dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• S. Arabia to cut oil exports by 500,000 bpd in December IRNA 12 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has said it will trim oil exports by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December, as major producers met to consider cuts to shore up declining prices.
• Top Saudis discussed assassinating Iran's General Soleimani in 2017, sources tell NY Times Press TV 11 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Major General Ahmed al-Assiri, who has allegedly been fired over killing of Jamal Khashoggi, took part at a meeting in Riyadh in 2017 that involved plans to assassinate the kingdom's "determined enemy," Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani as well as sabotaging Iran's economy, The New York Times reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
• Pompeo Expects Saudis to Punish Those Responsible for Khashoggi Murder Sputnik 11 Nov 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday called on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to punish those responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said.
• Jamal Khashoggi's Last Words Revealed - Reports Sputnik 11 Nov 2018 -- Over the weekend, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised speech that Ankara had given recordings of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, the UK and Germany.
• Secretary Pompeo's Call With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman US Dept. of State 11 Nov 2018
• Erdogan says shared recordings on Khashoggi killing IRNA 11 Nov 2018 -- Turkish media stated earlier that Ankara had obtained the recordings during its own investigation into the murder of the Saudi journalist in Istanbul.
• Riyadh rules out int'l probe into journo's murder IRNA 10 Nov 2018 -- Riyadh will never accept international investigations into the killing of the Saudi dissident journalist Turki al-Faisal, former head of Saudi intelligence said on Saturday.
• 'I'm choking' were last heard from Khashoggi: Daily Sabah editor Press TV 10 Nov 2018 -- A senior Turkish journalist has revealed bits from a secret audio tape that was allegedly recorded from the brutal assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, saying the slain man begged for his life before he died at the hand of killers.
• Ankara gave out 'recordings' on Khashoggi murder to Riyadh, Washington Press TV 10 Nov 2018 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey has given "recordings" on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, the United States, Germany, France, and Britain.
• Turkey: Khashoggi Tapes Shared With Key Foreign Nations VOA 10 Nov 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday he has shared recordings of the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Britain, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
• US suspends refueling Saudi jets in deadly bombing campaign on Yemen Press TV 10 Nov 2018 -- The US and Saudi Arabia say they have agreed to end US refueling of Saudi aircraft bombing Yemen but several officials underlined that American training and military assistance will continue.
• Analysts' Views Mixed on China, Saudi Aid to Pakistan VOA 09 Nov 2018 -- Pakistan has requested financial help from its close allies, including China and Saudi Arabia, and a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help revive its economy and deal with debt and balance-of-payments problems.
• Norway suspends licenses for ar
  <li><a href="/military/library/news/2018/11/mil-181110-sputnik08.htm">Mattis Supports Riyadh's Decision to Halt US Refuelling of Aircraft in Yemen</a> <u>Sputnik</u> 10 Nov 2018 -- The United States supports Saudi Arabia's decision that the Saudi-led coalition, engaged in the Yemeni conflict, should refuel its aircraft independently, without US support, US Secretary of Defence James Mattis said in a statement on Saturday.</li>ms export to Saudi Arabia Press TV 09 Nov 2018 -- Norway has suspended new licenses for arms exports to Saudi Arabia following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Turkey and Riyadh's campaign against Yemen that has been devastating the poor country since March 2015.
• Khashoggi killed for disclosing Saudi funding of anti-Iran TV channel: Guardian Press TV 09 Nov 2018 -- Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed on October 2 in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, might have lost his life for disclosing Riyadh's funding of an anti-Iran UK-based TV channel, the British daily Guardian suggests.
• German shipyard halts production after Saudi arms ban as Riyadh turns to Spain, S Africa Press TV 09 Nov 2018 -- German shipbuilder Luerssen has put on hold the production of coastguard vessels ordered by Saudi Arabia due to the uncertainty surrounding the future of Berlin's arms deals with Riyadh.
• Norway Suspends Defense-Related, Dual-Use Exports to Saudi Arabia Sputnik 09 Nov 2018 -- Norway has decided not to renew the license allowing the country to export defense-related and dual-use products to Saudi Arabia, the Norwegian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
• Traces of acid found at Saudi consul general's home IRNA 08 Nov 2018 -- Saudi authorities used acid and other chemicals to dispose of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi's body, a source at the Turkish attorney general's office has told Al Jazeera.
• Israeli spyware may have helped Saudi Arabia track, kill Khashoggi: Snowden Press TV 08 Nov 2018 -- Former US National Security Agency contractor and whistle-blower Edward Snowden says Saudi Arabia may have used software made by an Israeli cyber firm to track prominent dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul last month.
• Riyadh uses death penalty as tool to crush Shia dissidents: Amnesty Press TV 08 Nov 2018 -- Amnesty International has warned against what appears to be imminent executions of a dozen Shia men on death row in Saudi Arabia, blasting the Riyadh regime for resorting to death sentences as a "tool" to suppress the kingdom's Shia minorities.
• Cops Find Acid Used to Dissolve Journo's Body at Saudi Consul's Home - Reports Sputnik 08 Nov 2018 -- That discovery, made two weeks after the Saudi journalist's demise, reportedly led the authorities to conclude that Khashoggi's dead body was dissolved in acid in one of the rooms at the consul's residence.
• Saudi Arabian Military Industries and Navantia Launch SAMI Navantia Naval Industries SPA 07 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Navantia S.A. announced the launch of their joint venture, 'SAMI Navantia Naval Industries,' following the agreement signed by both parties to design and build 5 Avante 2200 corvettes with Combat Management System for the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia. The realization of this deal came about during the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, to the Spanish capital, Madrid, in April this year.
• Moscow, Riyadh in Talks on S-400 Delivery Date – Saudi Envoy Sputnik 07 Nov 2018 -- Russia and Saudi Arabia are discussing a date for the agreed delivery of S-400 air defense systems to Riyadh, the Saudi ambassador said Tuesday.
• Saudi dissident journalist dies after torture at Al Saud regime's prison Press TV 06 Nov 2018 -- A journalist and writer in Saudi Arabia has reportedly died as a result of torture while in the regime custody as the conservative oil-rich kingdom grapples with an international crisis over the murder of prominent dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi Crown Prince Lays Foundation of Nuclear Research Reactor - Reports Sputnik 06 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid the foundation stone for seven strategic projects, including a nuclear research reactor, the Saudi SPA news agency reported on Monday.
• Saudis tampered with consulate's CCTV security cameras after Khashoggi killing: Report Press TV 06 Nov 2018 -- Staff at Saudi Arabia's consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul tried to dismantle closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) of the premises in an attempt to help cover up the gruesome murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the diplomatic mission last month, a report says.
• MbS launches nuclear plant project amid Khashoggi drama Press TV 06 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has laid the foundation stone for the kingdom's first nuclear research reactor as calls grow in the US for a halt to nuclear talks with the Riyadh regime, which has been rattled by a scandal over the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudis Launch Nuclear Research Reactor Amid Competition With Iran RFE/RL 06 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman has launched the kingdom's first nuclear research reactor as part of a plan to diversify the kingdom's energy mix and acquire nuclear capabilities, state media reported.
• Analysts: Sanctions on Iran Complicating Response to Khashoggi Killing VOA 06 Nov 2018 -- A new round of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's oil and economic sectors went into effect Monday. And analysts say Western capitals are looking at the dynamics of the world oil market as they debate what action, if any, to take against Iran's neighbor, Saudi Arabia, over the recent death of a dissident Saudi journalist.
• Khashoggi's body parts transported in suitcases IRNA 05 Nov 2018 -- Jamal Khashoggi's body was dismembered and put into five suitcases after he was strangled upon entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul last month, according to a report by a Turkish pro-government newspaper.
• Saudi Arabia expresses 'regret and pain' over Khashoggi killing, during UN rights review UN News 05 Nov 2018 -- Saudi Arabia expressed "regret and pain" for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, during a scheduled review session at the UN in Geneva on Monday, while asserting its commitment to achieving the "highest possible standards" in human rights in the country, including for women and migrants
• Khashoggi's Body Dismembered, Transported in Five Suitcases – Turkish Media Sputnik 04 Nov 2018 -- The Saudi prosecutor-general acknowledged last week that the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was premediated, while the Istanbul prosecutor said that his corpse had been dismembered and destroyed after he was strangled inside the Saudi Consulate General.
• Saudi Arabia, China, among 14 nations under UN human rights spotlight: what you need to know UN News 02 Nov 2018 -- The United Nation's highest human rights body, the Human Rights Council (HRC), will start reviewing on Monday the track records of 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia and China. Here's our UN News guide to how it works and why it matters.
• Erdogan Says Order To Kill Khashoggi Was From 'Highest Levels' Of Saudi Government RFE/RL 02 Nov 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the order to kill Saudi opposition journalist Jamal Khashoggi "came from the highest levels of the Saudi government," but he said he did not believe the king himself was involved.
• Erdogan: 'Highest Levels' of Saudi Government Targeted Khashoggi VOA 02 Nov 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the order to kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi came from the "highest levels" of the Saudi government.
• Erdogan: Order to kill Khashoggi came from 'highest levels' of Saudi gov't Press TV 03 Nov 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul had been ordered at the "highest levels" of the Saudi government, but he does "not believe for a second" that King Salman issued the order.
• Turkey wants Saudi Arabia to disclose whereabouts of Khashoggi's body: Justice minister Press TV 01 Nov 2018 -- Turkey says it wants Saudi authorities to disclose the whereabouts of the body of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul last month, stressing that Ankara expects Riyadh's full cooperation in the ongoing investigation into the shocking case.
• Fresh onslaught on Riyadh over Khashoggi's murder threatens US ties: Saudi prince Press TV 01 Nov 2018 -- Former Saudi intelligence chief, to whom Jamal Khashoggi once served as an adviser, has warned against an outcry in the US over the murder of the dissident Saudi journalist, saying that the "onslaught" against Riyadh poses a threat to the "strategic partnership" between the two sides.
• Trump pressured to suspend nuclear talks with Saudi Press TV 01 Nov 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has been urged to suspend nuclear talks with Saudi Arabia after the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Pompeo: US May Have Enough Evidence Against Khashoggi's Killers Soon VOA 01 Nov 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it may be a "handful more weeks" before the U.S. has enough evidence to slap sanctions on those behind the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Turkey Repeats Call for Full Saudi Cooperation in Khashoggi Probe VOA 01 Nov 2018 -- Turkey's justice minister again called on Saudi Arabia to fully cooperate in the investigation into last month's killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
• Khashoggi killed by strangulation, cut into pieces after murder: Turkish prosecutor Press TV 31 Oct 2018 -- Turkish judicial officials say prominent Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul earlier this month, was "strangled" as soon as he entered the diplomatic mission and his body was then "cut into pieces" under a "premeditated plan."
• Istanbul Prosecutor: Khashoggi Strangled, Dismembered Immediately Upon Entering Saudi Consulate RFE/RL 31 Oct 2018 -- Istanbul's chief prosecutor says Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was strangled and his body "cut in pieces" in a premeditated killing immediately upon entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
• Saudi Prosecutor Refuses to tell Turkey Location of Khashoggi's Body – Reports Sputnik 31 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor, Saud Al Mojeb, refused to inform the Turkish counterparts of the whereabouts of the body of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Hurriyet newspaper reported Wednesday, citing government sources.
• Turkey: Khashoggi Was Strangled Immediately After Entering Saudi Consulate VOA 31 Oct 2018 -- A Turkish prosecutor says Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi was killed by strangulation immediately after entering Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, before his body was "cut into pieces."
• Pressure Mounts on Saudi Crown Prince VOA 31 Oct 2018 -- After months of absence in London, senior Saudi royal Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz arrived Tuesday in Riyadh, prompting conjecture among Saudi expatriates that older members of the Gulf kingdom's ruling family are ready to assert themselves in the wake of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• UN rights chief urges intl. experts to help murdered Saudi journalist's investigation Press TV 30 Oct 2018 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has called for international experts to be involved in an independent investigation into the murder of prominent Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul earlier this month.
• Saudi public prosecutor holds 2nd round of talks in Istanbul, visits Riyadh's consulate Press TV 30 Oct 2018 -- Amid investigations into the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the kingdom's public prosecutor holds a second round of talks with Turkish officials in Istanbul before visiting Riyadh's consulate, where the crime took place.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session SPA 30 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon.
• UN Commissioner Urges Saudi Officials to Reveal Whereabouts of Khashoggi's Body Sputnik 30 Oct 2018 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday called on Saudi authorities to reveal the whereabouts of the body of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi in order to ensure an independent and impartial investigation of his murder.
• UN rights chief says 'bar must be set very high' for investigation of murdered Saudi journalist UN News 30 Oct 2018 -- The United Nations human rights chief pressed on Tuesday for an impartial, investigation into the "shockingly brazen" murder of Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
• Turkey Presses Saudi Arabia to Reveal Who Sent Journalist's Killers VOA 30 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday urged Saudi Arabia to reveal who gave the order to have Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi killed at Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• Turkey says wants Saudi Arabia to reveal 'whole truth' on Khashoggi killing Press TV 29 Oct 2018 -- Turkey has called on Saudi Arabia to reveal the "whole truth" about the murder of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, in the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul, as Saudi public prosecutor held talks in the Turkish city.
• Israel sells advanced spy systems to Saudi Arabia under $250 million deal: Report Press TV 29 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Israel have secretly reached an estimated $250-million deal, which includes supplying the kingdom with Israeli espionage technologies, a report says.
• Saudi Arabia's prosecutor meets Istanbul's in Khashoggi case Press TV 29 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor has traveled to the Turkish city of Istanbul and met with the city's Chief Public Prosecutor Irfan Fidan for deliberations on the killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi Arabian agents inside Riyadh's consulate there.
• Ministry of Defense to Participate in "Arab Shield-1" Drill SPA 29 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi Armed Forces is set to participate in the "Arab Shield-1" drill, scheduled for Egypt from October 30 and lasts for three weeks in the participation of armed forces of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and host Egypt, it was reported here today.
• Trump Administration Weighing Options for Response to Khashoggi Murder Sputnik 29 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump is considering different options in response to the murder of Saudi journalist and US resident Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul, White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a briefing on Monday.
• Murdered journo was to reveal info on Saudi chemical raids in Yemen: Paper IRNA 29 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi critic journalist, who was murdered last month in Saudi consulate in Istanbul, had planned to disclose details of Saudi Arabia's use of chemical weapons in Yemen, a London-based paper quoted informed sources as saying.
• US support for S. Arabia enables 'atrocities': FM Zarif IRNA 28 Oct 2018 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says US support for Saudi Arabia--Iran's bitter enemy--has allowed the kingdom to act with impunity in the Middle East.
• Turkish Police search Istanbul sewage near Saudi consulate IRNA 28 Oct 2018 -- Turkish police searched sewage network at an Istanbul street where the Saudi consulate is located in the probe into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, local media reported.
• Member of Saudi 'royal circle' ordered Khashoggi murder: UK intel Press TV 28 Oct 2018 -- Orders by a "member of the royal circle" to abduct dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi were intercepted by the British intelligence, a report says, adding that they "did not emanate directly" from Saudi de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
• Khashoggi was to disclose Saudi use of chemical weapons in Yemen: source Press TV 28 Oct 2018 -- Dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who was recently murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, was about to disclose details of Saudi Arabia's use of banned chemical weapons in its imposed war on Yemen days before he was killed, a report says.
• Israel Sells $250Mln Worth of Cutting Edge Spy Systems to Saudi Arabia – Reports Sputnik 28 Oct 2018 -- Tel Aviv hasn't confirmed the reports, nor has the Gulf kingdom, which doesn't have official diplomatic ties with the Jewish state.
• Mattis Stresses Need for 'Transparent' Probe into Khashoggi Killing VOA 28 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he met with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir Saturday at the Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain where the secretary stressed the need for a transparent investigation into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month at Riyadh's consulate in Turkey
• Media Reaction to Khashoggi Assassination is 'Hysteria' - Saudi Foreign Minister Sputnik 27 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir on Saturday said that the world media's response to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul amounted to "hysteria," the Bahrain-based Al Bahil Press news portal reported Saturday.
• Saudi Arabia rejects Turkish call to extradite Khashoggi killers Press TV 27 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has rejected Turkey's calls on the kingdom to extradite 18 Saudis wanted for the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi as international outrage mounts over the killing.
• Foreign Minister: The kingdom is An Ally of Western Countries, and This Alliance Will Not Change Despite the Passage of Successes and Failures SPA 27 Oct 2018 -- Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubier poinbtd out to the conflicts that are witnessed in the region, daying that these conflicts are led by attempts to change the regional order and control the Middle East. All this was the result of the Iranian Revolution and regime, which can be described as the dark system,"
• Turkey demands extradition of 18 Saudis in Khashoggi case IRNA 27 Oct 2018 -- Turkish prosecutors have prepared an extradition request for 18 suspects from Saudi Arabia in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, authorities said on Friday, after President Tayyip Erdogan urged Riyadh to disclose who ordered the murder.
• Saudi Arabia announces probe into what Turkey labels as "planned" murder of Khashoggi People's Daily 26 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that an investigation has been launched into Turkey's information indicating the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "planned," Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
• Turkey once again urges Saudis to disclose who ordered Khashoggi murder, body location Press TV 26 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country's call for Riyadh to disclose who ordered the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul and what has happened to his body.
• Those behind Khashoggi's murder 'high enough to represent Saudi state': UN rapporteur Press TV 26 Oct 2018 -- An independent UN investigator and special rapporteur says those who orchestrated and committed the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul are "high enough to represent the Saudi state."
• Turkish Prosecutor Requests Extradition Of 18 Saudis Over Journalist's Murder RFE/RL 26 Oct 2018 -- A Turkish prosecutor has requested the extradition of 18 Saudi suspects over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• UN Special Rapporteur Claims Saudi State Responsible for Khashoggi's Murder Sputnik 26 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi state is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and cannot "wash its hands" of responsibility, UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Execution Agnes Callamard said at the UN headquarters in New York City on Thursday.
• Haspel briefs Trump on Turkish evidence on Khashoggi's death Press TV 25 Oct 2018 -- CIA Director Gina Haspel has briefed US President Donald Trump after reportedly listening to "compelling" audio recording which captured the killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Turkey to Saudi Arabia: Who gave order for Khashoggi killing? Press TV 25 Oct 2018 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has urged Saudi Arabia to answer questions over the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
• CIA Director Gina Haspel in Turkey to investigate Khashoggi murder Press TV 25 Oct 2018 -- The Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Gina Haspel has listened to audio allegedly capturing the interrogation and killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi Crown Prince Calls Journalist's Killing 'Repulsive,' Vows Justice RFE/RL 25 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince has called the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a Saudi consulate "repulsive" and vowed that justice will prevail, in his first public comments on a case that has provoked an international outcry.
• Public Prosecution: Information from Turkish Side Indicates that Suspects in Khashoggi Case have Committed their Act with Premeditated Intention SPA 25 Oct 2018 -- The General Attorney stated that further to the statement issued on 10/2/1440 H on the findings of preliminary investigations conducted by the Public Prosecution in the case of citizen Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi, the Public Prosecution received information from the Turkish side through the Joint Working Team between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkey indicates that the suspects in the incident had committed their act with a premeditated intention.
• Saudi Arabia Now Says Khashoggi's Killing 'Premeditated' RFE/RL 25 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor has said the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul was premeditated, reversing previous official statements that his death was unintended.
• Saudi Arabia: Killing of Khashoggi Was 'Premeditated' VOA 25 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has again changed its explanation for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside Riyadh's Istanbul consulate, now saying it was "premeditated," based on information it had received from Turkey.
• Saudi Public Prosecutor Says Khashoggi Killing Was Premeditated - Saudi TV Sputnik 25 Oct 2018 -- Ekhabariya TV has reported that prosecutors are interrogating suspects, verifying the information provided by a joint Saudi-Turkish task force.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques makes Telephone call to Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany SPA 25 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud made a telephone call today to Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• What Does Turkey's Erdogan Want From Khashoggi Probe? VOA 25 Oct 2018 -- As they demand answers about his death, friends of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have drawn some comfort from the unlikely figure of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has overseen his own crackdown on dissent, has jailed journalists and has shuttered media outlets in his country.
• CIA Chief Reportedly Listens to Tape of Khashoggi's Death VOA 25 Oct 2018 -- U.S. CIA Director Gina Haspel, who traveled to Turkey to investigate the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has reportedly listened to the audio recording of his torture and killing, The Washington Post said Wednesday.
• Pakistan Mediating Between Saudi Arabia, Iran to End Yemen War VOA 24 Oct 2018 -- Pakistan is mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to end the conflict in Yemen, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced in a televised address Wednesday night.
• Saudi Crown Prince Calls Khashoggi's Killing a 'Heinous Crime' VOA 24 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday called the killing of one of his critics, journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a "heinous crime that cannot be justified."
• President at cabinet session: Taking stances on Khashoggi's murder great test for so-called human rights advocates ISNA 24 Oct 2018 -- Iran's President condemned the heinous murder of a Saudi Arabian journalist and said that different countries' stances towards his slaughter would be a great test for so-called advocates of human rights.
• Erdogan says Khashoggi's murder premeditated, demands trial of Saudi suspects in Turkey People's Daily 24 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the victim of a premeditated "brutal murder," while demanding that the Saudi suspects be tried in Turkey.
• France to back intl. sanctions against those behind Khashoggi's murder: Macron Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says Paris is prepared to back imposing international sanctions on those involved in the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is said to have been murdered on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's orders.
• France to back intl. sanctions against those behind Khashoggi's murder: Macron Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the Saudi Arabian men suspected of murdering Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi will not be allowed to enter Britain.
• Saudi allows Turkey to search well in consul's residence after initial rejection Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has allowed Turkish investigators to search a well in the garden of the Saudi consul general's residence in Istanbul, following an initial refusal by the kingdom's officials, a report says.
• Explosive remarks from Turkey: Mohammed bin Salman has 'blood on his hands' Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- An adviser to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has "blood on his hands" in the murder case of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• The Kingdom Has Made Great Strides to Develop the Saudi Economy over the Last Three Years as well as to Secure the Governance and Restructure of Many Sectors, HRH Crown Prince says SPA 24 Oct 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defense, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), affirmed that the incident of citizen Jamal Khashoggi is very painful for all Saudis in particular, and for every human being in the world.
• HRH Crown Prince Makes Telephone Call to Turkish President and Discusses Necessary Steps on Jamal Khashoggi's Case SPA 24 Oct 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers, and Minister of Defense, made a telephone call to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey.
• Crown Prince Calls Khashoggi's Murder a Crime 'Painful to All Saudis' Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- Prince Mohammed also insisted that certain actors are trying to drive a wedge between Ankara and Riyadh which cannot be allowed to continue, and that "justice will be seen in the end."
• Erdogan's Aide Says Saudi Crown Prince Responsible for Khashoggi's Death Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is responsible for the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkish presidential aide Ilnur Cevik said on Wednesday.
• Berlin's Hard Line on Khashoggi May Doom UK-Led $13 Billion Eurofighter Deal Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has declared that further arms exports to Saudi Arabia would be "impossible" amid continued uncertainty surrounding the murder of Saudi opposition journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Berlin has also urged other European powers to follow suit and halt their own weapons exports to the Kingdom.
• Turkish Police Receive Permission to Search Well at Saudi Consulate - Reports Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- Saudi authorities have granted Turkish police permission to inspect the well in the garden of the residence of the country's general consulate in Istanbul as part of an investigation into the murder of opposition journalist Jamal Khashoggi, NTV reported Wednesday, citing an investigative source.
• London to Prevent All Khashoggi Case Suspects From Entering UK - May Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- The UK authorities will prevent any suspects in the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi from entering the country and will revoke their UK visas if they have any, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday.
• Zarif: US sanctions on Iran aim to deflect attention from Khashoggi's murder, Saudi crimes in Yemen Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US's fresh sanctions against Iran aim to deflect global attention from the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and Riyadh's crimes in Yemen.
• Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia Of Joining U.S. Sanctions To Distract From Journalist's Killing RFE/RL 24 Oct 2018 -- A top Iranian commander is accusing Saudi Arabia of trying to distract from its killing of a prominent Saudi journalist in Istanbul by joining with the United States in a new round of sanctions on Iran.
• Embattled Saudi Arabia pledges $6bn in aid for Pakistan Press TV 24 Oct 2018 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has received official pledges of a six-billion-dollar loan to his country from Saudi Arabia, whose top leadership is involved in an international crisis of credibility over possible involvement in the killing of a Saudi dissident.
• Spain Votes Against Blocking Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- Madrid will proceed with a delivery of 400 laser-guided bombs to Riyadh.
• UN expert calls for international investigation into 'evident murder' of Jamal Khashoggi UN News 23 Oct 2018 -- The UN independent expert on freedom of opinion and expression, has said he's "very disappointed" that Member States have so far failed to back calls for an independent international investigation into the "evident murder" of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
• US to Revoke Visas of Saudis Implicated in Khashoggi's Death VOA 23 Oct 2018 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that the United States had "identified at least some" of the Saudi officials involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and was revoking their visas.
• Will Khashoggi Killing Trigger Saudi Crown Prince's Downfall? VOA 23 Oct 2018 -- A week before his death, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi noted at a conference he attended, "Change will happen solely because of the grave mistakes committed by the [Arab] despots."
• Saudi princes call on int'l community to investigate assassinations in Saudi Arabia IRNA 23 Oct 2018 -- A number of Saudi princes who are in jail have called on the international community to enter and investigate the issue of arrests and assassinations in Saudi Arabia, along with investigating the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Too late to admit journo killing: Turkish FM IRNA 23 Oct 2018 -- Turkish Foreign minister has said on Tuesday that the claim of responsibility for killing Saudi prominent journalist was too late, yet very important.
• France must halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia: Amnesty International Press TV 23 Oct 2018 -- Amnesty International has once again called on France to suspend its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, due to Riyadh's war crimes in Yemen and the display of its disrespect for human rights, following the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
• G7: Saudi explanation of Khashoggi's death leaves many questions unanswered Press TV 23 Oct 2018 -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations (G7) have strongly denounced the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and found Riyadh's explanation of his death unconvincing since it has left "many questions unanswered."
• Only Saudis have answers to Khashoggi case: UK Press TV 23 Oct 2018 -- The British government has further pressed the Saudi government over the case of a dissident journalist who was killed earlier this month in Turkey, saying new allegations raised by Turkish authorities showed that it was only Riyadh that could clarify the issue.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Sahl and Salah Khashoggi SPA 23 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at Al-Yamamah palace here today Sahl bin Ahmad Khashoggi and Salah bin Jamal Khashoggi, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense.
• Trump: Khashoggi Probe, Initial Story 'One of Worst Cover-ups in History' Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- Madrid will proceed with a delivery of 400 laser-guided bombs to Riyadh.
• Canada Considers Halting Arms Sales to Saudis Over Khashoggi Case - Reports Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- While Prime Minister Trudeau insisted that Canada has "frozen export permits before" and may do so again, the minister of foreign affairs was apparently less eager to give definitive answers about what measures Ottawa may implement against Riyadh.
• Saudi King Says Riyadh to Prosecute Those Responsible For Journo Death - Reports Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted that those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's death should be tried in Istanbul.
• Iran's Silence On Khashoggi Killing Loosens, But Tehran Keeping Its Cards Close To Its Vest RFE/RL 23 Oct 2018 -- Tehran spent weeks watching quietly as the international crisis unfolded over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, reportedly in brutal fashion in the Istanbul consulate of regional foe Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Arabia Sends $3 Billion to Pakistan to Deal with Financial Crisis Sputnik 24 Oct 2018 -- Riyadh will also provide Islamabad with a deferred payment facility worth another $3 billion.
• Saudi Arabia Offers Pakistan $6 Billion Economic Rescue Package RFE/RL 23 Oct 2018 -- Pakistan's government says Saudi Arabia has agreed to give Islamabad $3 billion in foreign currency support for a year, as well as a $3 billion loan in deferred oil import payments, to help ease Pakistan's economic crisis.
• Saudis to Give Pakistan $6 Billion Worth Cash, Defer Oil Payments Relief VOA 23 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has agreed to lend Pakistan $3 billion in cash and allow Islamabad to defer payments for oil imports worth $3 billion for a one-year period to help the country address its looming balance of payments crisis.
• Pence Confirms CIA Director in Turkey to Review Evidence in Khashoggi Murder Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Gina Haspel, is currently in Turkey to review evidence in connection with the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US Vice President Mike Pence confirmed on Tuesday.
• Bin Salman's top adviser ordered Khashoggi's murder via Skype: Report Press TV 23 Oct 2018 -- A top aide to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to have ordered the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi via a Skype call to the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.
• Turkey's Erdogan: Saudi Journalist Khashoggi's Body 'Nowhere to Be Found' Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed members of his AK Party in Parliament on Tuesday. He insisted that those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's death should be tried in Istanbul, vowing not to "remain silent" about the murder.
• CIA Chief Traveling to Turkey Over Khashoggi Case - Reports Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- CIA Director Gina Haspel departed for Turkey on Monday to work on the case of dead Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
• UK Doubts Journalist Khashoggi Died in Fight in Saudi Consulate Sputnik 23 Oct 2018 -- The United Kingdom does not believe Saudi Arabia's claims that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and it will choose the measures it will take against Saudi Arabia when full information on the matter is revealed, UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Monday.
• Erdogan: Khashoggi Killing a Premeditated Act VOA 23 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that the killing of U.S.-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a premeditated act, and that all those responsible, including whoever ordered the operation, should be punished.
• Canada ready to halt $13bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia: PM Press TV 22 Oct 2018 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to halt a $13 billion arms deal with Riyadh if it concludes the weapons have been misused.
• Saudi investigation on Khashoggi entails hypotheses: UK Press TV 22 Oct 2018 -- The British government has called on Saudi Arabia to go beyond pure hypotheses while investigating the mysterious death of a dissident journalist.
• Riyadh tried to 'trap' us in overseas embassies: Saudi dissidents Press TV 22 Oct 2018 -- The murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's Istanbul has sent a shock wave through Saudi critics in exile, with many revealing discreet government attempts to entice them into the kingdom's diplomatic missions in a bid to either force them to return or expose them to potentially the same fate as Khashoggi.
• Germany calls for European arms embargo on Saudi Arabia Press TV 22 Oct 2018 -- German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has called for a European ban on arms sales to Saudi Arabia following the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US lawmakers want MBS's role in Khashoggi case clarified Press TV 22 Oct 2018 -- Lawmakers on both sides of the US political spectrum continue to demand answers over Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman (MBS)'s role in the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey, even as President Donald Trump tries his best to protect the prince from criticism.
• Trump 'Not Satisfied' With Saudi Explanation On Missing Journalist RFE/RL 22 Oct 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is still not satisfied with what he has heard from Saudi Arabia about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but he also does not want the United States to lose investments from Riyadh.
• HRH the Crown Prince meets US Treasury Secretary and stresses importance of Saudi-US strategic partnership, future role of this partnership according to the vision of the Kingdom 2030 SPA 22 Oct 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh today with United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin.
• Trump: 'I'm Not Satisfied' With Saudi Explanations of Khashoggi's Death Sputnik 22 Oct 2018 -- Speaking on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, Monday, US President Donald Trump told reporters, "I'm not satisfied" with the explanation he received from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death earlier this month at their consulate in Istanbul.
• CIA Director Travels to Turkey Over Death of Saudi Journalist VOA 22 Oct 2018 -- U.S. media reports say CIA director Gina Haspel is traveling to Istanbul to meet with Turkish officials who are investigating the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi, US can weather crisis over murdered journalist: Jubeir Press TV 21 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says the kingdom and the United States can sustain the crisis created by the murder of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Khashoggi controversy triggers Saudi capital flight Press TV 21 Oct 2018 -- New indications have appeared that show Saudi Arabia is already paying a heavy price for the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its consulate in Istanbul in terms of capital flight.
• US Treasury chief says Saudi account of Khashoggi killing 'not enough' Press TV 21 Oct 2018 -- US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said Saudi Arabia's explanation of the killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a "good first step but not enough", adding it was premature to discuss any sanctions against Riyadh over the incident.
• Britain says Saudi account of Khashoggi's death not credible Press TV 21 Oct 2018 -- The United Kingdom says that Saudi Arabia's explanation of how dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul was not credible.
• Saudi Arabia's narrative of Khashoggi's murder sparks international skepticism Press TV 21 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's explanation of how dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the kingdom's Istanbul consulate has been greeted with international skepticism.
• Trump Accuses Saudis Of 'Lies' As Europe Condemns Khashoggi Killing RFE/RL 21 Oct 2018 -- U.S. President Trump criticized Saudi Arabia's explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying that "obviously there's been deception, and there's been lies."
• Saudi-UAE Launch Military Exercise (Center of Air War Missile 2018) with Participation of Friendly Countries SPA 21 Oct 2018 -- The exercise of (Center of Air War Missile 2018) between Royal Saudi Air Force and UAE Air Force was launched today at Al Dhafra Air Base in UAE.
• Saudi FM: Khashoggi Killing 'Terrible Mistake', Crown Prince Was Not Aware Sputnik 21 Oct 2018 -- Earlier, President Trump and officials from the UK, France and Germany expressed doubts regarding the Saudi investigation's preliminary findings on the Saudi journalist's death, which suggested he was killed as a result of a fistfight at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
• UK, France, Germany Condemn Khashoggi Killing in 'Strongest Possible Terms' Sputnik 21 Oct 2018 -- Earlier this week, Saudi authorities said that a fight had broken out between Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and his interlocutors at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, with the altercation leading to his death.
• Trump Reportedly Suspects 'Lies' in Saudi Version of Khashoggi's Death Sputnik 21 Oct 2018 -- Speaking late Saturday after a campaign rally in Nevada, Trump said he was not satisfied with Saudi Arabia's response to the journalist's death, but warned against scrapping a multibillion-dollar deal with Riyadh.
• Germany Rethinks Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia Over Jamal Khashoggi's Death Sputnik 21 Oct 2018 -- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Saturday that Berlin should not approve further arms sales to Saudi Arabia until the end of the investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death.
• Saudi Arabia: 'Huge and Grave Mistake' in Killing of Journalist VOA 21 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says it made "a huge and grave mistake" in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi inside its Istanbul consulate and vowed those responsible for it would be held accountable.
• Saudi Khashoggi Admission Fails to Stem International Outrage VOA 21 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's belated admission that writer and onetime royal insider Jamal Khashoggi died in the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago is failing to stop the international outcry over his slaying.
• Saudi preliminary investigations show death of missing journalist People's Daily 20 Oct 2018 -- Preliminary investigations by the Saudi Public Prosecution showed missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi died after a fight at the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.
• Bin Salman sought most brutal murder for Khashoggi: Ex-FBI agent Press TV 20 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman wanted the planned murder for outspoken journalist Jamal Khashoggi to be as brutal as it was, says a former high-profile American intelligence officer.
• Saudi Arabia's Khashoggi explanation 'devoid of any credibility': Washington Post Press TV 20 Oct 2018 -- The Washington Post has condemned US President Donald Trump for vouching for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the alleged murder case of Jamal Khashoggi.
• UK insists Khashoggi killers must be held accountable Press TV 20 Oct 2018 -- The British government has insisted that it will consider action in response to the death of a Saudi journalist in Turkey, saying those who killed Jamal Khashoggi must be held into account.
• Germany condemns Khashoggi's murder, seeks transparency from Saudis Press TV 20 Oct 2018 -- Germany has strongly denounced the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, rejecting Riyadh's "inadequate" explanation on the death of the prominent critic.
• US lawmakers say they are skeptical of Saudi explanation on Khashoggi's death Press TV 20 Oct 2018 -- Several US lawmakers in Congress say they are skeptical of Saudi Arabia's explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after Riyadh claimed he died in a "fistfight" in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
• KSA Begins Addressing Khashoggi's Case, in Transparent, Fair Approach, Derived from Islamic, Heavenly-Revealed Mother of all Codes -MWL Announces SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- Muslim World League (MWL) hailed orders issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and statement of the Public Prosecutor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), respectively, on relevant officially made credible statements, following the tragic incident that claimed the life of the Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi.
• Royal Directives, Decisions Ordered by Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, Proceeding from Aiming to Realize Justice, Equality, in accordance with Shariah-Senior Ulemas' Body says SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- Directives and decision made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, that took place, following the unfortunate incident that claimed the life of Jamal Khashoggi, may God have mercy upon him, proceed from the foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cherishing achievement of justice and equality, in accordance with Shariah, the Islamic law, setting forth to hold accountable, anyone who transgresses or belittles whoever he might be, and whatsoever the circumstances and regardless of any considerations, The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars (Ulemas) explained.
• Royal Orders, Directives Underscore Sticking to Cherishing Justice Values, KSA Founded upon -Minister of Justice Says SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- Administration of justice is the permanent approach of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which will not deviate from it, as that is its main prerequisite and fundamental, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Sama'ani said.
• Foreign Ministry: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Directives on Regrettable, Painful Incident of Khashoggi's Death Reflect KSA's Commitment to Consolidating Justice SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- An official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that upon directives and decisions ordered by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud concerning the regrettable and painful incident of Jamal Khashoggi's death, which included a directive to the public prosecutor to investigate into the circumstances of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance and the custody of the suspects to complete investigations in addition to the formation of a committee to review the relevant measures in this regard as well as the relieving of a number of officials in the concerned agency came as an extension of the State's commitment to consolidating the foundations of justice in accordance with our tolerated religion and holding all those involved accountable no matter whoever they are and dealing decisively and comprehensively with any mistake or failure, particularly concerning any citizens, regardless of any considerations.
• Royal Order Relieving Saud bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani of his Post As Advisor at Royal Court SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today a royal order relieving Saud bin Abdullah Al-Qahtani of his Post as advisor at the Royal Court.
• Royal Order Terminating Services of A Number of General Intelligence's Officers SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued today a royal order terminating the services of a number of officers working in the General Intelligence Presidency.
• Royal Order Relieving Deputy President of General Intelligences of his Post SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi issued today a royal order relieving Ahmed bin Hassan bin Mohammed Assiri of his post as Deputy President of the General Intelligence.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Directs Formation of Ministerial Committee Headed by HRH Crown Prince to Restructure General Intelligence Presidency SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- Based on what has been submitted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and President of the Council of Political and Security Affairs to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the urgent need to restructure the General Intelligence Presidency and modernize its regulations and regulations as well as to determine its authorities and assess the procedures and powers governing its work with its administrative and hierarchical sequence in order to ensure the proper functioning of its work and the determination of responsibilities.
• Official Source: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia takes necessary measures to clarify truth into case of citizen Jamal Khashoggi, emphasizes to hold all those involved accountable SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- An official source stated the following:
• Saudi Public Prosecutor: Preliminary Investigations into Case of Citizen Jamal Khashoggi Showed his Death SPA 20 Oct 2018 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecutor stated the following:
• Khashoggi Case Will Reach Court When All Requirements Are Met - Saudi Minister Sputnik 20 Oct 2018 -- Saudi authorities announced that Jamal Khashoggi had died in a fight in the Saudi consular premises in the Turkish capital. The investigation into the case is currently underway.
• Germany, France Demand Explanation From Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi's Death Sputnik 20 Oct 2018 -- Germany and France have reacted to the recent announcement by the Saudi prosecutor-general regarding the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Mideast States Voice Support for Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi Case Sputnik 20 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's prosecutor general earlier announced that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had died as a result of a fight that erupted in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Some 18 Saudi nationals have been arrested in regards to the case. Riyadh's investigation into the case is still underway.
• Saudi Crown Prince Had No Knowledge of 'Specific' Khashoggi Operation – Reports Sputnik 20 Oct 2018 -- Anonymous resources have said Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had no knowledge of the specific operation that resulted in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Top Saudi Intel Official, Royal Adviser Fired Amid Khashoggi Probe Sputnik 20 Oct 2018 -- Gen. Ahmed al-Assiri, a senior adviser to Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and official in Saudi Arabia's general intelligence directorate, has been removed from his post amid reports that he would be blamed for the killing of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi murdered in Turkey, sacks bin Salman's top aide Press TV 19 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has sacked a top general and arrested several people after confessing that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
• Saudi, Egyptian Armed Forces' Joint Tabuk 4 Exercise, Conducted, in Egypt, Concluded SPA 19 Oct 2018 -- Under the co-sponsorship of the Egyptian Defense Minister Major Gen. Ahmed Safi and the Deputy Commander of the Saudi Royal Land Forces Maj. Gen. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Muqrin, Tabuk 4 Exercise was held on Thursday, at Safaga naval base, in Egypt.
• UN chief 'deeply troubled' by Saudi confirmation of Jamal Khashoggi's death UN News 19 Oct 2018 -- In a statement released on Friday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that he is "deeply troubled" by the reported confirmation of the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi Arabia Says Journalist Khashoggi Died After Fight in Consulate VOA 19 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says preliminary results from its investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi shows he died in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul after a fight with people he met there, state media reported.
• Official Source: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia takes necessary measures to clarify truth into case of citizen Jamal Khashoggi, emphasizes to hold all those involved accountable SPA 19 Oct 2018 -- An official source stated the following:
• Saudi Public Prosecutor: Preliminary Investigations into Case of Citizen Jamal Khashoggi Showed his Death SPA 19 Oct 2018 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecutor stated the following:
• Trump says Saudi sanctions possible over Khashoggi Press TV 19 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump says imposing sanctions against Saudi Arabia is a possibility if the kingdom is found guilty in the suspected murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Turkey says to publicize results of probe into Khashoggi's assassination Press TV 19 Oct 2018 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced on Friday that his country will share "with the world" the results of its ongoing probe into the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi once it is over.
• UK increased weapons sales to Saudi Arabia by two thirds: Report Press TV 19 Oct 2018 -- UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia had increased in 2017 by two thirds, according to British media reports.
• Saudi looking for bin Salman replacement: Report Press TV 19 Oct 2018 -- Having found Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's antics too costly for its already stained reputation, Saudi Arabia's ruling family is looking to replace the young prince with his less ambitious brother, Khalid, a new report suggests.
• UN rights experts stand with businesses protesting Saudi journalist's disappearance UN News 19 Oct 2018 -- Independent UN human rights experts are praising business leaders who have decided to pull out of a high-level investment conference taking place next week in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, over concern for the fate of dissident Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
• Khashoggi case highlights 'very worrying practice' of overseas abductions, says UN expert UN News 18 Oct 2018 -- The case of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi is just the latest example of a "new and very worrying practice" of States abducting individuals beyond their own borders, said the Chair of the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances, addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
• Trump Says It Appears Missing Saudi Journalist is Dead VOA 18 Oct 2018 -- Asked Thursday by reporters whether Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was dead, U.S. President Donald Trump responded it "certainly looks" as if he is and that is "very sad."
• Trump says it 'certainly looks' like Khashoggi is dead Press TV 18 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump says he believes dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and that the consequences should be severe for those who carried out the assassination.
• Leading rights groups urge Turkey to call for UN probe into Khashoggi case Press TV 18 Oct 2018 -- Four leading human rights and press freedom groups have urged Turkey to call for a UN probe into the possible murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in order to prevent a cover-up of the alleged crime.
• Khashoggi drama: All the latest updates Press TV 18 Oct 2018 -- Turkish police and forensic investigators have ended their search of the Saudi consul general's residence in Istanbul, with reports saying they have collected "samples" which could be "convincing in terms of evidence" in the case of missing dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• White House, Saudis working to make up story on missing journalist's fate: Brennan Press TV 18 Oct 2018 -- Former CIA Director John Brennan says the United States government is working with Saudi Arabia to "concoct a story" about the fate of Jamal Khashoggi, an anti-Riyadh journalist who is believed to have been murdered after entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey's Istanbul earlier this month.
• Trump Says US to Make 'Strong Statement' Upon Receiving Khashoggi Probe Results Sputnik 18 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump said that the US government will be making a "strong statement" after receiving results of journalist Khashoggi disappearance investigation.
• Pompeo: US Should Give Saudis 'A Few More Days' to Investigate Journo Vanishing Sputnik 18 Oct 2018 -- Earlier this week, State Secretary Mike Pompeo and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks on the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, while US President Donald Trump said that Washington would have information on the case "soon".
• Turkish Police Search Saudi Consulate Premises Again in Khashoggi Case Sputnik 18 Oct 2018 -- The newspaper Yeni Safak has reported of having an audio recording indicating the Saudi journalist had been killed inside the consulate, the allegation have been fiercely denied by the Saudi government.
• Saudi Arabia confirms its commitment to continue its efforts to promote and protect human rights SPA 18 Oct 2018 -- The Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations affirmed the Kingdom's commitment to continue its efforts to promote and protect human rights, its continued and sustained cooperation with all international mechanisms and its emphasis on the role of the international community in preserving human rights through concerted efforts and strengthening the support of the Office of the High Commissioner for its role in protecting human rights and rights.
• Trump Wants Audio, Video Evidence From Turkey About Missing Saudi Journalist, 'If It Exists' VOA 17 Oct 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants audio and video intelligence from Turkey "if it exists" regarding the disappearance of a U.S.-based Saudi journalist whom Turkish officials say was killed and dismembered by Saudi agents inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• European Governments Wrestle with Khashoggi Quandary VOA 17 Oct 2018 -- European governments – in addition to the U.S. – appear perplexed about what action to take in response to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who vanished two weeks ago after entering his country's consulate in Istanbul.
• On Capitol Hill, More Scorn on Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi VOA 17 Oct 2018 -- U.S. lawmakers heaped more criticism on Saudi Arabia Wednesday amid fresh news reports suggesting that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi met a grisly death at the Saudi consulate in Turkey earlier this month.
• Pompeo: Saudis Declined to Discuss Facts Surrounding Missing Journalist VOA 17 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that when he met with Saudi leaders they did not want to talk about any of the facts involving the disappearance of a U.S.-based Saudi journalist Turkish officials say was killed and dismembered by Saudi agents inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, a charge denied by the Saudis.
• Trump: Saudi Arabia criticism makes the nation 'guilty until proven innocent' People's Daily 17 Oct 2018 -- According to CNN, President Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia in an interview Tuesday, suggesting the wave of criticism the Middle Eastern kingdom has received over a missing Saudi journalist is premature.
• Saudi Arabia $100 million to US as missing journalist mystery deepens Press TV 17 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has delivered a previously promised $100 million to the United States as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Riyadh to discuss the fate of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul more than two week ago.
• Turkish, Saudi investigators enter consul's residence in Istanbul as Khashoggi remains missing Press TV 17 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Turkey have reportedly sent investigative teams to inspect the Saudi consul general's residence in the Turkish city of Istanbul, as the kingdom struggles to convince the world that it had nothing to do with the mysterious disappearance of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Missing journalist case: Turkey waiting for permission to search Saudi consul's house Press TV 17 Oct 2018 -- Turkey says it is waiting for an agreement to enter and search the Saudi consul's residence in Istanbul as it continues to investigate the case of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared after walking into the kingdom's mission there.
• Britain secretly training Saudi air force: Report Press TV 17 Oct 2018 -- Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) has been training Saudi Arabian air force crew over the past four years as part of a secret deal, a report says.
• Guilty until proven innocent: Trump defends Saudi Arabia Press TV 17 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has once again risen to the defense of the Saudi government over the mysterious disappearance of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying that pinning the blame on Riyadh before knowing all the facts is yet another case of "guilty until proven innocent."
• World 'deserves to know the truth' behind Kashoggi disappearance: UN human rights chief UN News 17 Oct 2018 -- United Nations human rights chief Michele Bachelet said on Wednesday that she was open to an independent, UN-led investigation into the fate of Saudi journalist Jamal Kashoggi, if joint efforts by Turkey and Saudi Arabia, fail to uncover the facts.
• 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent': Trump Sticks Up For Saudi Arabia Again Sputnik 17 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump rose to the defense of Riyadh again on Tuesday, as the case of missing Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi looms large.
• Saudi consul general in Istanbul leaves for Riyadh amid investigation into Khashoggi's disappearance Press TV 16 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi Arabia's consul general in Istanbul has left Turkey for Riyadh as investigation into the fate of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul two week ago, widens.
• Pompeo meets King Salman, son over Khashoggi, thanks them for 'strong partnership' Press TV 16 Oct 2018 -- US State Secretary Mike Pompeo has met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman to discuss the mysterious disappearance of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as both sides face international pressure over the fate of the US-based commentator who is believed to have been murdered at the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
• Pompeo Meets Saudi King, Crown Prince Over Journalist Disappearance RFE/RL 16 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has held talks in Saudi Arabia with King Salman over the disappearance and alleged killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
• Al-Jubeir Receives US Counterpart, Review Bilateral Relations, latest Regional Developments SPA 16 Oct 2018 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met here today with visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in the presence of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to the US.
• HRH Crown Prince Receives US Secretary of State SPA 16 Oct 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense received at Al-Yamamah palace here today the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
• Ministry of Defense: A Saudi Air Force Plane Crashes During a Training Mission in Northwestern Region and the martyrdom of its crew SPA 16 Oct 2018 -- An official source at the Ministry of Defense stated that at 12 noon on Monday, October 15, 2018, a Saudi Royal Air Force Hawk plane crashed during a training mission in the northwest region resulting in the martyrdom of its air crew.
• Trump: Saudi Crown Prince Denies Knowledge of What Happened to Missing Journo Sputnik 16 Oct 2018 -- President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that answers will be coming soon in the case of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, adding that Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman told him during a phone call that the investigation into his disappearance is rapidly expanding.
• Saudi Arabia Remains Important US Ally Amid Khashoggi Case - Official Sputnik 16 Oct 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thanked Saudi King Salman for his commitment to a transparent investigation of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, during his visit to Riyadh to discuss this issue with senior Saudi government officials and royal family members.
• Pompeo Thanks Saudi King for Commitment to Investigation of Journo Disappearance Sputnik 16 Oct 2018 -- Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in Riyadh to discuss the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Erdogan Says Saudi Consulate Will Be Searched for Toxic Substances Sputnik 16 Oct 2018 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressing journalists in Ankara after a Parliament session said that police will search the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul one more time on Tuesday amid investigation into disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Saudi King Salman US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2018
• Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Saudi Foreign Minister al-Jubeir US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2018
• Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2018
• Meetings With Saudi Leadership US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2018
• Top UN rights official urges transparent probe into Khashoggi disappearance UN News 16 Oct 2018 -- The top United Nations human rights official has called on Saudi Arabia and Turkey to "reveal everything they know" about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi.
• Pompeo in Riyadh, But No Information Disclosed about Missing Saudi Journalist's Fate VOA 16 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday about the missing Saudi journalist last seen two weeks ago entering Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul. But there was no immediate information on the fate of Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudis preparing to announce Khashoggi died in interrogation: Sources Press TV 15 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi Arabian government is working on a report that would include admitting to the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during an interrogation that went wrong in the monarchy's consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, sources says.
• Saudis to Acknowledge Columnist Khashoggi's Death - Report Sputnik 15 Oct 2018 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is reportedly going to produce a report admitting that not only was a Washington Post columnist killed at its consulate building in Istanbul, but also that the murder was the result of an interrogation gone awry.
• CNN: Saudi Arabia to Admit Missing Journalist Was Killed VOA 15 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia is preparing to admit that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed, U.S. news organizations report.
• Two pilots killed as Royal Saudi Air Force jet crashes during training Press TV 15 Oct 2018 -- Two Royal Saudi Air Force pilots have lost their lives when their training jet crashed during a routine mission in the kingdom's northwestern region of Tabuk.
• Saudi riyal at lowest level since 2016 over Khashoggi case Press TV 15 Oct 2018 -- The economic backlash for the Saudis over the disappearance of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi found new dimensions as the kingdom's currency fell to its lowest level in two years in Monday's trading.
• Turkish police say audio recording shows Khashoggi murdered Press TV 15 Oct 2018 -- Turkish police are reportedly in possession of an audio recording, which allegedly indicates that the missing Saudi dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed at the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, a Turkish official and a security source claim as Saudi Arabia still insists that it has no knowledge whatsoever regarding the fate of its national.
• Saudi king, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Khashoggi case over phone Press TV 15 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi as pressure builds up on Riyadh to come clean about the fate of the prominent journalist.
• Body of Vanished Saudi Journalist Might Have Been Dissolved in Acid - Reports Sputnik 15 Oct 2018 -- The Turkish police are currently examining the version alleging that the body of Saudi opposition journalist Khashoggi, who disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate General in Istanbul, might have been dissolved in acid, the Haberturk TV reported on Monday.
• Saudi King Orders to Open Internal Investigation Into Khashoggi Case - Official Sputnik 15 Oct 2018 -- Earlier, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared that Turkish authorities could search the Consulate General building if necessary. Riyadh also affirmed "its total rejection of any threats and attempts to undermine it", and promised to retaliate against any possible sanctions that might be imposed against the country.
• Former CIA Director Brennan Says Claims of Innocence by Riyadh 'Ring Hollow' Sputnik 15 Oct 2018 -- Speaking in an interview for NBC, Brennan expressed his doubts about Saudi Arabia's claims of innocence in the alleged killing of journalist Khashoggi.
• Turkish and Saudi Leaders Discuss Khashoggi Disappearance VOA 15 Oct 2018 -- The leaders of Turkey and Saudi Arabia have discussed forming a joint working group to look into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing October 2 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure The White House 15 Oct 2018
• Saudis Rebuff Trump Threat of Sanctions for Missing Journalist VOA 14 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to punish it over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying Sunday it would retaliate with "greater" economic actions of its own if Trump were to sanction Riyadh.
• S. Arabia vows response if Khashoggi case triggers sanctions IRNA 14 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it would retaliate to possible economic sanctions taken by other states over the case of Jamal Khashoggi, state news agency SPA reported.
• Saudi source: Reconciliation with Iran possible if sanctions imposed Press TV 14 Oct 2018 -- As global pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom responsible over the fate of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a new report indicates that Riyadh is preparing a list of countermeasures, including reconciliation with Iran, to push back against possible punishments.
• UK, France, Germany demand 'detailed' Saudi response, 'credible' probe on Khashoggi Press TV 14 Oct 2018 -- Britain, France and Germany have called on Saudi Arabia to provide a "detailed" response about the mysterious disappearance of anti-Riyadh journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is believed to have been murdered at the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques calls Turkish President SPA 14 Oct 2018 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud telephoned his brother Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to thank the president for welcoming the kingdom's proposal to form a joint working group to discuss the disappearance of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudi Arabia is always a lofty sky, stubborn before its enemies and dearly loved by its citizens, Minister Awwad tweets SPA 14 Oct 2018 -- Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Minister of Media, said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will remain that lofty, difficult for its enemies to harm it and dearly-loved in the souls of its citizens, under the prudent leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense.
• General / Official Source: KSA confirms its total rejection of any threats and attempts to undermine it SPA 14 Oct 2018 -- An official source stated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and from its leading position in the Arab and Islamic worlds has played a prominent role throughout history in achieving security, stability and prosperity of the region and the world, leading efforts in combating extremism and terrorism, enhancing economic cooperation and consolidating peace and stability in the region and the world and it is still working with brotherly and friendly countries to promote these goals, basing all of this on its own status as a platform of revelation, and the Qiblah of Muslims.
• Saudi media calls Khashoggi disappearance 'conspiracy' Press TV 14 Oct 2018 -- Government-backed Saudi Arabian media outlets are trying to portray the disappearance of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi as a "conspiracy" targeting the kingdom.
• US would be 'punishing itself' if it halts Saudi arms sales: Trump Press TV 14 Oct 2018 -- President Donald Trump says the United States would be "punishing itself" if it halted weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, as pressure mounts on him to take action over the suspected murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
• Interior Minister Confirms KSA's Condemnation of Some Media's False Accusations Against Kingdom Against Background of Disappearance of Citizen Jamal Khashoggi SPA 13 Oct 2018 -- Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the false accusations circulated in some media on the Saudi government and people against the background of the disappearance of the Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi.
• Saudis yet to cooperate in Khashoggi probe: Turkish foreign minister Press TV 13 Oct 2018 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Saudi Arabia is not cooperating with the investigation into the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who is suspected of being killed during a visit to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul earlier this month.
• Turkey obtains recordings of Khashoggi's murder: Paper Press TV 13 Oct 2018 -- Turkey has obtained recordings indicating that prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was tortured and killed at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul, a Turkish newspaper reported on Saturday.
• Ankara Blames Saudis for Lack of Cooperation in Probe Into Journo Disappearance Sputnik 13 Oct 2018 -- The Saudi authorities are not cooperating on the investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and in particular, are not letting Turkish prosecutors to the consulate building, Turkish Foreign Minister said on Saturday.
• A Look Into US-Saudi Defense Deals at Stake as Spat Over Khashoggi Deepens Sputnik 13 Oct 2018 -- Tensions between Riyadh and Washington over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi from a Saudi consulate in Istanbul have led to questions about the future of the defense partnership between the two nations.
• Trump Vows 'Severe Punishment' if Riyadh Behind Journalist's Disappearance Sputnik 13 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has reportedly condemned claims circulating in media outlets about orders to kill missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on the part of the authorities, saying they were lies and baseless allegations.
• Saudi Interior Ministry Denies Reports Alleging Murder of Journalist Khashoggi Sputnik 13 Oct 2018 -- Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, has been missing since October 2, when he visited the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, to obtain documents needed for his upcoming marriage.
• Trump Pessimistic About Fate of Missing Saudi Journalist VOA 13 Oct 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said it was "not looking too good" for the fate of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, suggesting he might have been killed.
• Official Source Welcomes Turkish Presidency Declaration, in Response to KSA Request, to Form Bilateral Experts' Joint Action Team, to Disclose Merits of Citizen J. Khashoggi's Disappearance SPA 12 Oct 2018 -- A Saudi official source welcomed here tonight, a declaration made by the fraternal Turkish Republic President Office, in Response to a Saudi Request to form up a bilateral expert-level Joint Action Team, to disclose the merits of the Saudi national Jamal bin Ahmed Hamza Khashoggi's disappearance, in the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
• American senators: US-Saudi relationship 'on the line' Press TV 12 Oct 2018 -- US Senators have warned President Donald Trump that ramping up pressure on the Saudi royal family over the disappearance of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi could endanger relations between Washington and Riyadh.
• Saudi royals 'disappear' after asking about Khashoggi Press TV 12 Oct 2018 -- At least five Saudi royals have reportedly disappeared after they attempted to voice dissatisfaction with the disappearance of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi who recently vanished upon entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• Turkish officials have evidence proving Khashoggi was assassinated: Report Press TV 12 Oct 2018 -- Turkish officials have shared contents of video and audio recordings that reportedly contain evidence supporting claims that a Washington Post contributor was murdered by the Saudi government with the Trump administration.
• Turkey Claims it Possesses Video Proving Jamal Khashoggi Was Killed - Report Sputnik 12 Oct 2018 -- The Turkish government has informed US officials it has audio and video recordings proving that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, according to a report by The Washington Post.
• Saudis Face Business Backlash After Journalist Disappears VOA 12 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that he would still attend a large investment conference in Saudi Arabia this month, in the face of growing evidence that a Saudi journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Trump says won't risk $110bn in Saudi arms deals over Khashoggi Press TV 11 Oct 2018 -- US President Donald Trump says he is not willing to throw away billions of dollars in military deals with Saudi Arabia over the suspected murder of a prominent Saudi journalist at the hands of the Riyadh regime's death squads in Turkey.
• Report: Turkey Says it Has Recordings of Saudi Journalist's Killing VOA 11 Oct 2018 -- The Washington Post reported late Thursday that U.S. officials have been informed by the Turkish government that Ankara has audio and video recordings proving that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• US Senators Slam Pompeo's Approval of Military Aid to Saudi Arabia, UAE Sputnik 11 Oct 2018 -- US Secretary of State Secretary Mike Pompeo must address concerns regarding his approval of military aid to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, seven senators said in a letter.
• UN Committee Blasts Saudi Arabia on Yemen Child Deaths VOA 11 Oct 2018 -- The U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child has condemned Saudi Arabia's involvement in Yemen's civil war, which has killed and injured hundreds of children and been responsible for conditions leading to large-scale hunger and malnutrition.
• Saudi Arabia must halt air strikes in Yemen, says UN panel UN News 11 Oct 2018 -- The conflict in Yemen has been highlighted by a UN human rights committee which on Thursday urged Saudi Arabia to "put an end to the air strikes" against its southern neighbour, amid reports that they have resulted in the deaths of at least 1,248 children since March 2015.
• UN child rights panel urges Saudi Arabia to halt strikes against civilian targets Press TV 11 Oct 2018 -- The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has strongly urged Saudi Arabia to stop its ceaseless deadly airstrikes against civilian targets in impoverished Yemen.
• Bin Salman ordered operation against Saudi critic Khashoggi: US intel Press TV 11 Oct 2018 -- The Washington Post reports that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally ordered an "operation" against government supporter-turned-critic Jamal Khoshoggi, which would see him lured back to the kingdom and arrested.
• Turkey Accepts Saudi Aid to Probe Into Missing Journalist - Reports Sputnik 11 Oct 2018 -- Riyadh called claims and accusations connected with the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi "baseless," vowing to find footage of him leaving the building he allegedly went missing in.
• Erdogan Says Dissatisfied With Saudi Explanations for Journalist Disappearance Sputnik 11 Oct 2018 -- The Turkish authorities are thoroughly investigating the disappearance of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and do not find the Saudi authorities' explanations convincing, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated.
• Trump: US Investigators in Turkey Probing Saudi Journalist's Disappearance VOA 11 Oct 2018 -- President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. has investigators in Turkey trying to determine what happened to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, last seen entering Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul last week, but acknowledged his life is imperiled.
• Turkish daily reveals identities of Saudis suspected of killing Khashoggi Press TV 10 Oct 2018 -- A Turkish newspaper has published the names and photos of 15 Saudis, including several officials, who are suspected of having assassinated Jamal Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist, in Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul before leaving Turkish soil.
• Missing Saudi journalist killed on order of Riyadh regime, Turkish officials say Press TV 10 Oct 2018 -- High-profile Turkish security officials have concluded that prominent Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom's consulate in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul last week, was assassinated in the diplomatic mission on orders from the highest levels of the Riyadh regime.
• Trump Phones Senior Saudi Leaders Over Missing Journalist RFE/RL 10 Oct 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with a senior Saudi leader about Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident journalist and Washington Post contributor who disappeared from a Saudi consulate in Turkey last week.
• Top Trump Officials Talk With Saudi Crown Prince About Missing Journalist VOA 10 Oct 2018 -- The White House said Wednesday that top Trump administration officials have spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the mysterious disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, whom Turkish officials say they believe was murdered last week inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul.
• Saudi Consulate in Istanbul to Be Searched After Journalist Disappears - Ankara Sputnik 09 Oct 2018 -- On Friday, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he was ready to grant Turkish authorities permission to search for the missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi within the diplomatic facility.
• Pompeo Urges Saudi Govt to Support a Thorough Probe Into Khashoggi Disappearance Sputnik 09 Oct 2018 -- The United States urged Saudi Arabia to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted into the vanishing of a prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Monday.
• Independent inquiry needed into suspected 'enforced disappearance' of Saudi journalist: UN rights office UN News 09 Oct 2018 -- The "apparent enforced disappearance" of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was last seen reportedly visiting his country's consulate in Istanbul last week, requires a full investigation involving both Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
• Turkey to Search Saudi Consulate in Missing Saudi Journalist Case VOA 09 Oct 2018 -- Turkey's Foreign Ministry says authorities will search Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul in connection with the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• US Urges Transparent Investigation Into Disappearance of Saudi Journalist VOA 09 Oct 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Saudi Arabia to support a thorough, transparent investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has not been seen since entering the country's consulate in Istanbul last week.
• Pompeo calls on Saudi Arabia to back 'thorough investigation' into missing journalist Press TV 09 Oct 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Saudi Arabia to back a "thorough investigation" into the disappearance of prominent Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week.
• Turkey vows to put on trial all, including Saudi officials, tied to Khashoggi case Press TV 09 Oct 2018 -- An advisor to Turkey's president has vowed that the country will prosecute all those involved in the suspected kidnapping or murder of a dissident Saudi journalist in Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, even if it involves the Saudi consul himself.
• Journalist Jamal Khashoggi US Dept. of State 08 Oct 2018
• Turkey's Erdogan says Saudis 'must prove' Khashoggi's exit from consulate Press TV 08 Oct 2018 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Saudi Arabia's consulate must "prove" that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi made exit from the mission, a week after the ill-fated journo was reported as missing a few hours after entering the Arab kingdom's consulate in Istanbul.
• Khashoggi's disappearance at Saudi consulate: A timeline Press TV 08 Oct 2018 -- With about a week after the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, his case is still shrouded in a veil of mystery.
• Saudi Press SPA 08 Oct 2018 -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arenas.
• Turkey Wants Riyadh to Help Investigate Disappearance of Saudi Journalist VOA 08 Oct 2018 -- Turkey sought permission Monday from Saudi Arabia to search Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, looking for clues to the disappearance of a Saudi Arabian journalist whom Turkish officials have concluded was murdered inside the diplomatic outpost.
• Turkish Officials Believe Missing Journalist Killed In Saudi Consulate RFE/RL 07 Oct 2018 -- Turkey's president says he is awaiting a final report by prosecutors investigating the death of a Saudi journalist who died under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul.
• Official at Saudi consulate in Istanbul dismesses report that Saudi citizen Jamal Kashoggi was killed in consulate in Istanbul SPA 07 Oct 2018 -- An official at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul dismessed the report by Reuters, which cited Turkish officials, that Saudi citizen Jamal Kashoggi was killed in the Consulate in Istanbul. The official strongly denounced these baseless allegations, and expressed his doubt that they came from Turkish officials that are informed of the investigation or are authorized to comment on the issue.
• Turkish Police Believe Disappeared Saudi Journalist Killed - Reports Sputnik 07 Oct 2018 -- Turkish police reportedly believe that the prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared earlier after visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul Tuesday had been killed.
• HRH Crown Prince: The Kingdom is Moving in The Right Direction and There Is A Big Deal Will Be Announced After 2 Weeks SPA 06 Oct 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, said that the unemployment rate in the Kingdom will begin to decline from 2019 and there will be no new taxes until 2030. He said that the Kingdom is moving in the right direction, and there is a big deal will be announced after two weeks later.
• Saudi Arabia to Trump: Riyadh 'Will Pay Nothing' to US for Its Security Sputnik 06 Oct 2018 -- Earlier, US President Donald Trump stated that Saudi King Salman would be unable to stay in power for two weeks without Washington's support.
• Saudi Prince Says Kingdom Raised Oil Output To Offset Loss Of Iranian Exports RFE/RL 06 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince in an interview with Bloomberg News is insisting that the kingdom is fulfilling promises to the United States to make up a shortfall in world oil supplies resulting from the loss of Iranian production under U.S. sanctions.
• Last Squadron of RSAF Aircraft Arrives in Tunisia For Joint Drills SPA 05 Oct 2018 -- With all their air, technical and support crews, the aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Forces (RSAF) have completed their arrival in the Republic of Tunisia to participate in the joint air forces drills with the Tunisian Air Force.
• Saudi Crown Prince to Allow Turkey to Search Consulate for Missing Journalist Sputnik 05 Oct 2018 -- The day before, Saudi Arabia's envoy to Ankara was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He stated that he had no information about the missing journalist.
• KACST Succeeds in Developing and Manufacturing Two Reconnaissance Satellites SPA 04 Oct 2018 -- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has concluded developing and manufacturing "Saudi Sat 5A" and "Saudi Sat 5B", two reconnaissance satellites to join the second generation of high-accuracy Saudi remote-sensing satellites to be launched this year.
• Consulate General of the Kingdom in Istanbul says that it is following up what was reported in the media about the disappearance of citizen Jamal Khashoggi after leaving the consulate building .. and confirms that it is carrying out follow-up and coordination with the Turkish authorities to disclose the circumstances of his disappearance SPA 04 Oct 2018 -- The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul said that it was following up on the media reports of the disappearance of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi after he left the building of the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
• Russia, Saudi Arabia 'Quietly' Agree To Lift Oil Production RFE/RL 04 Oct 2018 -- Russia and Saudi Arabia have struck a deal to raise oil output from September through December to cool rising prices, the Reuters news agency reports.
• Saudi Arabia seeks wide-ranging deals with South African arms firms amid Yemen war Press TV 04 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia is currently in talks with major arms manufacturers of South Africa for wide-ranging deals, a state military firm says, as a Riyadh-led military coalition continues to pound the impoverished Yemeni nation in a war imposed on the Arabian Peninsula country more than three and a half years ago.
• First Saudi Helicopter Arrives at Naval Station Mayport NNS 03 Oct 2018 -- The first of several MH60-R Seahawk helicopters purchased by the Royal Saudi Arabian Navy arrived at Naval Station Mayport Oct. 2, 2018.
• First Royal Saudi Navy MH-60R Sensor Operator Class Graduates NNS 03 Oct 2018 -- Five students from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) completed the inaugural MH-60R Sensor Operator Course offered by the Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) International Training Center (NITC) Sept. 27.
• US Congressmen Reportedly Wary of Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Ambitions Sputnik 03 Oct 2018 -- US lawmakers have warned that Saudi Arabia's pursuit of nuclear capabilities has the potential to evolve into an "arms race" in the Middle East.
• FATF rejects Saudi membership, citing lack of action against illicit funding Press TV 01 Oct 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has failed to get full membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global body aimed at fighting illicit money flows and terror financing.
• Trump pushing Saudi Arabia to buy more US weapons Press TV 30 Sep 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia to increase its military spending, with an eye on more weapons sales to the "rich" kingdom.
• Germany breaks Saudi arms ban promise Press TV 21 Sep 2018 -- Germany has approved selling artillery positioning systems to Saudi Arabia, going back on a ban that the European country had ordered on the sale of weapons to the countries involved in the war on Yemen.
• Loss of US Weapons Sales Prompts Pompeo to Keep Arming Saudi Coalition – Reports Sputnik 20 Sep 2018 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo overruled staff objections to continued US weapons sales for the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen after being warned that an embargo could jeopardize $2 billion in arms sales to America's Persian Gulf allies, according to the Wall Street Journal reports published on Thursday.
• Spain gives in to Saudi pressure to deliver 400 precision bombs Press TV 14 Sep 2018 -- Spain has backed off from its earlier decision to pull a contract for the sale of 400 precision bombs to Saudi Arabia over human rights violations by the Riyadh regime in its war on Yemen.
• Israel Rejects Reported Selling of Its Iron Dome Missile Systems to Saudi Arabia Sputnik 13 Sep 2018 -- Iron Dome is a sophisticated vehicle-mounted system capable of detecting threats and eliminating incoming missiles and rockets using a shotgun-like blast.
• Saudi Arabia buys Israeli 'Iron Dome' system amid détente: Report Press TV 13 Sep 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly purchased a missile system owned and operated by Israel as the two regimes move towards making their secret relations public.
• Kushner was behind clandestine Saudi-Israeli alliance: Bob Woodward's book Press TV 13 Sep 2018 -- US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner was behind the clandestine alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia, American investigative journalist Bob Woodward has claimed in his new book, "Fear."
• Target Yemen: Spain, US Confirm Support for Riyadh After Civilian Massacres Sputnik 13 Sep 2018 -- The Spanish government walked back its cancellation on Thursday of the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, which has been devastating Yemen's infrastructure and killing civilians in an effort to oust the Houthi government.
• US Lawmakers Reject White House Ruling on Civilian Deaths in Yemen VOA 12 Sep 2018 -- U.S. lawmakers of both political parties rejected the Trump administration's determination that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are doing enough to prevent civilian casualties in Yemen, where Saudi coalition airstrikes have killed thousands of noncombatants.
• Statement by Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis on Actions of Saudi Arabia and UAE in Yemen DoD 12 Sep 2018
• Pompeo appreciates Saudi respect for civilians in Yemen war, lets aid continue Press TV 12 Sep 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington will continue its military aid to Saudi Arabia and its allies to keep up with the bombardment of its impoverished neighbor, Yemen, arguing their efforts to "reduce the risk of harm to civilians."
• Certification to Congress on Actions of Saudi Arabia and UAE in Yemen Under the NDAA US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2018
• Spain to hold talks with Saudi Arabia on differences over bomb deal: Defense chief Press TV 11 Sep 2018 -- Spain says it will discuss with Saudi Arabia ways to resolve their differences over the sale of laser-guided bombs to the kingdom just days after blocking the shipment, in a move observers say is aimed at appeasing the Riyadh regime and maintaining other lucrative contracts with it.
• Dissent in Riyadh: Saudi Royals Bicker Over Yemen War Sputnik 09 Sep 2018 -- Riyadh's prosecution of its 2015 war in neighboring Yemen has seen some 10,000 killed and an estimated 5 million uprooted as Saudi Arabian citizens, military officials and now even members of the royal family increasingly decry the ongoing bloodshed.
• Spain Cancels Sale of Weapons to Saudi Arabia Citing Yemen War Atrocities Sputnik 10 Sep 2018 -- Spain's defense ministry has canceled the delivery of laser-guided bombs to the Saudi-Arabian government, noting that Riyadh's war in Yemen has seen some 10,000 killed and an estimated 5 million uprooted.
• Saudi, Spain row puts warship deal at risk of cancellation Press TV 08 Sep 2018 -- A multibillion-dollar deal to sell Spanish warships to Saudi Arabia is on the brink of being cancelled amid a row between the two countries over Madrid's decision to block shipment of bombs to the kingdom.
• Spain cancels €9.2mn deal to sell Saudis 400 precision bombs Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- The Saudi-led coalition's recent slaughter of Yemeni children has prompted the Spanish defense ministry to cancel a €9.2-million deal to sell Saudis 400 precision bombs.
• Rights Group Calls for End of Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia VOA 02 Sep 2018 -- Human Rights Watch is calling for an immediate end to all arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of the bombing of a schoolbus last month that killed 51 people, including 40 children.
• Saudi Arabia to turn Qatar into island by digging new canal Press TV 31 Aug 2018 -- A high-ranking Saudi official says his country is seriously considering constructing a canal that would turn tiny neighbor Qatar into an island, amid the ongoing Saudi-led diplomatic and trade boycott against the energy-rich Persian Gulf kingdom.
• Saudi Arabia Dustbinning Historic Aramco Public Stock Offering - Report Sputnik 23 Aug 2018 -- Reports Wednesday from senior industry sources suggest that Saudi Arabia is cancelling or postponing the public offering of its state oil producer and the world's most profitable company, Saudi Aramco, billed by many as the biggest such deal in history.
• Saudi foreign minister says no room for mediation in Canada row Press TV 08 Aug 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says there is no room for mediation in the kingdom's escalating diplomatic dispute with Canada, days after Riyadh abruptly cut ties with Ottawa over its criticism of the Saudi crackdown on dissent.
• Saudi Arabia severs ties with Canada over Ottawa 'interference' Press TV 06 Aug 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has expelled the Canadian ambassador and recalled its envoy after severing business ties with Ottawa over claims of interference in its internal affairs.
• Canada's Stance on Saudi Arabia Based on 'Distorted' Information - FM Sputnik 06 Aug 2018 -- Canada's stance on Saudi Arabia regarding the release of activists is based on "distorted" information, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said on Monday, adding that the rights of the detained were ensured by the Saudi legal system.
• UK firm finalizing massive military deal with Saudi Arabia Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- Rights groups and activists have criticized a major British consulting and accountancy firm over its bidding for a massive military contract in Saudi Arabia, saying the company will become complicit in crimes committed by Saudi Arabia in the war on Yemen.
• UK's PwC Firm Under Fire Over Bid on Upgrading Saudi Army - Reports Sputnik 31 Jul 2018 -- One of the UK's biggest consulting firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), came under fire for having lodged a bid for a major contract on overhauling Saudi Arabia's military amid reports about multiple human rights cases of abuse in Yemen committed by the Saudi troops, The Guardian newspaper reported.
• Baghdad says news on buying Saudi Arabia electricity is 'baseless' IRNA 31 Jul 2018 -- Iraq Prime Minister spokesman Saad al-Hadithi denied the news recently published regarding an agreement on purchasing electricity from Saudi Arabia.
• Iraq says Saudi Arabia to sell it power after protests Press TV 30 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has agreed to construct a solar power plant and sell electricity to Iraq, which is grappling with protests over power shortages.
• Signs show Saudi economy headed for troubled waters Press TV 27 Jul 2018 -- Speculations are rising that an ambitious plan for economic reforms attributed to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman may not progress as desired due to a range of "unprecedented" issues – most importantly a lack of adequate national and international investments.
• Saudi Arabia halts oil shipments via Bab el-Mandeb after Yemeni retaliatory attacks Press TV 26 Jul 2018 -- Riyadh has temporarily suspended all oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement launched retaliatory attacks on a Saudi warship and a vessel operated by the Riyadh-led coalition waging war the Arabian Peninsula state.
• Saudis Halt Oil Shipments In Red Sea After Attack By Iran-Backed Huthis RFE/RL 26 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Arabia announced it was temporarily halting all oil shipments through a strategic Red Sea shipping lane after an attack on two big oil tankers by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
• Saudi Official Suspends Oil Shipments Via Bab al-Mandab, Red Sea VOA 26 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Energy Minister Khaled Faleh says the state-owned Saudi oil giant Aramco was temporarily stopping oil shipments through the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to Saudi-owned al-Arabiya TV. The action follows reports that two giant Saudi oil tankers had been targeted by Yemen's Houthi militia near the Red Sea port of Hodeida.
• Bin Salman fears provoking Saudi capital flight - FT Press TV 25 Jul 2018 -- A new report shows wealthy Saudis are reluctant to make internal investments over fears that they may be targeted and robbed of their assets by the security apparatus of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman – as happened to many others last year.
• Saudi Arabia Faces Problems Selling Extra Oil After Deal With US - Reports Sputnik 22 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump has persuaded Saudi Arabia's king to increase oil production to make up for a shortfall from Iran, Venezuela and Libya.
• Saudis struggling to sell oil, regret opening taps 'too quickly': Independent Press TV 22 Jul 2018 -- Shortly after indications grew that Saudi Arabia had increased its production of crude oil in response to a call to the same effect by US President Donald Trump, concerns are reportedly surfacing in the kingdom that the taps may have been turned open too quickly.
• Spain to build five warships for Saudi Arabia under new deal Press TV 19 Jul 2018 -- Madrid has inked a military deal with the Riyadh regime, which would see a Spanish firm build five warships for Saudi Arabia, despite an international cry against the sales of military equipment to the kingdom amid its bloody war on impoverished Yemen.
• Riyadh detains Islamic scholar as crackdown on dissent intensifies Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has taken into custody a prominent Muslim scholar as part of an ongoing campaign to silence dissidents in the kingdom.
• Saudi, French defense chiefs sign agreement on protecting classified data Press TV 10 Jul 2018 -- Riyadh and Paris have signed a military agreement on protecting classified information amid criticisms of France's support for the Saudi regime's bloody war against impoverished Yemen.
• Saudi still detaining dozens from 'corruption' purge Press TV 06 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Arabia is keeping dozens of people, including one prince, who were arrested in a so-called anti-corruption purge last November, The Wall Street Journal reports.
• Riyadh says ready to balance market with surplus oil Press TV 03 Jul 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says it is ready to use its surplus two million barrels of oil production capacity to even out the global market.
• Saudi shortlists South Korea's KEPCO to bid for nuclear project Press TV 02 Jul 2018 -- South Korea's energy ministry says the state-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) had been shortlisted to bid for Saudi Arabia's first nuclear power plants.
• S Korean Government Reaffirms Importance of Winning Saudi Nuclear Project Bid Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- South Korea's government recognizes the importance of winning Saudi Arabia's nuclear project tender and acknowledges that the competition will be tough, Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Paik Un-gyu said Monday.
• Belgian court suspends arms exports to Saudi Arabia Press TV 01 Jul 2018 -- Belgium's Supreme Administrative Court has suspended eight licenses for export of arms to Saudi Arabia, citing the kingdom's human rights record.
• Custodian of Two Holy Mosques receives phone call from US President SPA 30 Jun 2018 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received today a telephone call from President Donald Trump of the United States of America.
• Trump: Saudi King Agreed to Increase Oil Production Amid High Prices Sputnik 30 Jun 2018 -- Donald Trump said on Saturday that he spoke to the Saudi king about the need to increase Saudi Arabia's oil production to two million barrels due to an unstable situation in Iran and Venezuela, stressing that King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud agreed with the proposal.
• Trump says Riyadh to raise oil output by 2m bpd Press TV 30 Jun 2018 -- US President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's King Salman has agreed to his request to increase the kingdom's oil output in what is already seen as part of Washington's aggressive agenda against Iran.
• Trump Says Saudi King Agrees To Boost Oil Production RFE/RL 30 Jun 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's King Salman has told him Riyadh will ramp up oil production in response to turmoil in Iran and Venezuela.
• Arab Intel Chiefs, Israeli Mossad Head Hold Secret Kushner-Backed Talks – Report Sputnik 29 Jun 2018 -- The alleged meeting took place ahead of the much-anticipated presentation of the Trump administration's Israel-Palestinian peace proposal, expected to be unveiled in the coming days.
• Arab states' intel heads, Mossad chief hold secret meeting: Report Press TV 28 Jun 2018 -- Spy chiefs of Israel and regional Arab countries have reportedly attended a secret summit hosted by the US president's senior advisor as Washington moves to conclude a controversial "peace" plan on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without the consent of the Palestinian side.
• Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Drivers VOA 24 Jun 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has lifted the world's last ban on women drivers.
• Bin Salman, Netanyahu met secretly in Amman: Report Press TV 23 Jun 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held secret meetings in Amman, Israel's Maariv newspaper reported Friday.
• Netanyahu Held Secret Talks With Saudi Prince Salman in Amman – Israeli Media Sputnik 23 Jun 2018 -- Last year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Tel Aviv develop "secret contacts" with Saudi Arabia despite the fact that the two countries have no diplomatic relations.
• Moscow, Riyadh eye 1.5m bpd OPEC output hike Press TV 17 Jun 2018 -- Russia says it will join Saudi Arabia to ask the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase production by 1.5 million barrels a day (bpd) in the third quarter of 2018.
• Russia, Saudis Agree To Request Increase In OPEC+ Oil Output RFE/RL 17 Jun 2018 -- Russia and Saudi Arabia will ask OPEC to increase oil output by 1.5 million barrels a day in the third quarter of 2018 to counter fears that U.S. sanctions on Iran could disrupt supplies.
• Russia, Saudi Arabia Agree To Expand Cooperation On Oil, Gas RFE/RL 15 Jun 2018 -- Russia and Saudi Arabia say they have agreed to expand their cooperation on oil and gas matters after having teamed up to help bolster oil prices in the past two years.
• Saudis Should Not Buy Russia's S-400 - Assistant US Secretary of State Nominee Sputnik 14 Jun 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and other US allies should not buy Russian military equipment, including S-400 air defense systems, as such purchases can be punishable by sanctions, Assistant US Secretary of State for Near East Affairs nominee David Schenker said during a confirmation hearing.
• US Reportedly Sought Saudi Backing Before Trump Quit Iran Nuke Deal Sputnik 08 Jun 2018 -- Shortly before US President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw his country from the Iran nuclear deal, the White House reportedly attempted to ensure that Saudi Arabia would help maintain oil prices at a stable level.
• Foreign investment in Saudi Arabia collapses under bin Salman Press TV 08 Jun 2018 -- Foreign investment in Saudi Arabia has collapsed under Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his extensive economic reform agenda, according to new data by the United Nations.
• Russia Plans to Supply S-400 to Qatar Despite Saudi Opposition – Lawmaker Sputnik 02 Jun 2018 -- Russia's plans to supply S-400 Triumf air defense systems to Qatar will not be affected by the opposition of Saudi Arabia, Russian senior lawmaker Aleksei Kondratyev told Sputnik.
• French Media Claims Saudi King Ponders 'Military Action' Over Qatari S-400 Deal Sputnik 02 Jun 2018 -- A prominent French newspaper warned that Riyadh may seek to thwart a possible sale of Russian-made anti-aircraft weaponry to Qatar due to concerns about the safety of Saudi airspace.
• Saudi king threatens to wage war on Qatar over possible S-400 deal: Report Press TV 03 Jun 2018 -- Saudi King Salman has reportedly threatened to take military action against Qatar if Doha purchases the S-400 aerial defense system from Russia.
• Al-Qaeda issues warning to Saudi crown prince Press TV 02 Jun 2018 -- The Yemen-based al-Qaeda offshoot has warned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over his "sinful projects" which Takfiri groups believe threaten the basis of the Wahhabi ideology.
• Saudi Arabia: S-400 sale talks with Russia 'advancing well' Press TV 02 Jun 2018 -- Saudi Arabia says negotiations over the purchase of Russian S-400 missile system are "advancing well."
• Saudi crown prince shot, injured in last month's incident near palace: opposition activist Press TV 27 May 2018 -- A Saudi activist has revealed that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has not been seen in public over the past few weeks, was actually shot and injured in heavy gunfire reported from outside the royal palace in the capital Riyadh late last month.
• Russia, Saudi Arabia Say Likely To Raise Oil Output To Curb Rising Prices RFE/RL 26 May 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Russia are likely to agree to raise oil production next month in a bid to ease consumer worries about higher energy prices, their energy ministers have said.
• IMF urges Saudi not to boost spending as oil rises Press TV 23 May 2018 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Saudi Arabia to keep public spending under control as the kingdom's economy appears to be slowly recovering from the deep recession in line with climbing oil prices.
• Saudi Arabia arrests more women's rights activists Press TV 23 May 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has arrested three more women's rights activists as the regime intensifies its crackdown weeks before it lifts a driving ban against women.
• Saudi royal urges coup to depose King Salman, protect kingdom from harm Press TV 22 May 2018 -- An exiled Saudi prince has called for a coup by his influential uncles to depose King Salman and prevent the current ruling structure led by his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, from doing more damage to the kingdom.
• Exiled Prince Claims Saudi Arabia Could 'Descend Into Chaos', Destabilize Europe Sputnik 22 May 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Metaphorical Volcano
• Saudi troops replace UAE forces on Yemen's Socotra: Report Press TV 19 May 2018 -- The United Arab Emirates has reportedly withdrawn most of its troops from Yemen's Socotra island under a deal and let Saudi forces take over the oasis of breath-taking beauty, a Turkish news agency reports.
• Saudi crown prince goes into hiding since last month's attack on royal palace Press TV 16 May 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has not been seen in public since heavy gunfire and explosions reported from outside the royal palace in the Saudi capital Riyadh late last month.
• S. Arabia will seek nuclear weapon if Iran does: Al-Jubeir IRNA 10 May 2018 -- Saudi Arabia will seek to develop its own nuclear weapons if Iran does, Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir told CNN on Wednesday, amid spiraling tension between the regional rivals.
• Saudi Arabia to build nuclear bomb if Iran does so: FM Press TV 10 May 2018 -- Praising the US for abandoning the Iran nuclear deal, the Saudi foreign minister has threatened that the kingdom will make nuclear bombs if the Islamic Republic moves to develop an atomic weapons program.
• Saudi King Approves Protection of Whistleblowers Amid Anti-Corruption Campaign Sputnik 07 May 2018 -- Last month, the establishment of departments within the public prosecution to investigate corruption cases in Saudi Arabia was approved by the country's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
• Saudi Arabia's military expenditure surpasses Russia, world's 3rd Press TV 02 May 2018 -- Having trapped itself in a deadly war against the people of Yemen over the past years, Saudi Arabia has surpassed Russia to become the world's third largest military spender.
• Two Jordanians on Trial in Saudi Arabia Over Spying for Mossad - Reports Sputnik 30 Apr 2018 -- The charges brought by Saudi authorities against the two men also include a planned terrorist attack during the annual hajj pilgrimage four years ago, according to media reports.
• Saudis examining Israel's Iron Dome for purchase: Report Press TV 28 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Arabia is mulling buying a missile system owned and operated by the Israeli regime, a new report suggests, amid increasing hints of the normalization of relations between the kingdom and the regime.
• Interior Ministry Security Spokesman: Regulation on using remote controlled aircraft "drones" in its final stages SPA 22 Apr 2018 -- The Security Spokesman of the Ministry of Interior has pointed out that the regulation on using remote controlled aircraft "drones" is in its final stages, calling on enthusiasts for using this type of aircraft to obtain the necessary permission authorizing them to use drones for the purposes assigned to them in permitted sites from police in their neighborhoods.
• Saudi King Reportedly Hides in Military Bunker as Palace Guards Fight Toy Drone Sputnik 22 Apr 2018 -- A tiny unmanned aircraft has apparently caused quite a stir in the capital of Saudi Arabia, reportedly prompting King Salman to seek shelter in a military bunker as security forces moved in to deal with the intruder.
• Statement by official spokesman of police of Riyadh region regarding flight of recreational drone in Khuzama district SPA 21 Apr 2018 -- The official spokesman of the Riyadh police said that at 19:50 pm on Saturday, 5/8/1439 H., one of the security screening points in the neighborhood of Khuzama in Riyadh noticed the flying of an unauthorized small recreational drone leading the security men in the security point to deal with it according to their orders and instructions in this regard.
• Heavy gunfire, explosions reported from vicinity of royal palace in Riyadh Press TV 21 Apr 2018 -- Heavy gunfire and explosions has been reported from outside the royal palace in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
• Qatar says attended drills in Saudi Arabia despite diplomatic rift Press TV 19 Apr 2018 -- Qatar says it took part in the recent multi-nation military exercises in Saudi Arabia despite an ongoing diplomatic rift between Doha and a Riyadh-led coalition of states.
• Saudi Arabia, UAE Reportedly Recruit Mercenaries from African Countries Sputnik 17 Apr 2018 -- With the operation of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen going on for three years without much success and growing combat-related casualties, the two countries may seek alternative ways to replenish their troops.
• Saudi, UAE recruiting 1000s of African mercenaries: Report Press TV 17 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are reportedly recruiting thousands of African mercenaries to serve in their military adventurism overseas, including the bloody war on Yemen.
• Saudi Arabia open to sending troops into Syria: FM Press TV 17 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has announced that the regime in Riyadh would be ready to send troops into Syria as part of a potential wider deployment led by the United States.
• Saudi Arabia Ready to Send Troops to Syria if Proposed - Foreign Minister Sputnik 17 Apr 2018 -- During its latest summit, the League of Arab States has called for an international investigation into the alleged chemical weapons' use in Syria and slammed what it described as Iran's meddling in the affairs of other countries.
• In Saudi Arabia, UN chief spotlights need to help nations build capacity to counter terrorism UN News 17 Apr 2018 -- The United Nations chief stressed the importance of preventing terrorism by addressing the root causes that turn grievances into destructive action, as well as the need to sustain the world body's funding to help countries develop their counter-terrorism capacities.
• Riyadh, Manama voice support for airstrikes on Syria Press TV 14 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have expressed support for the recent joint airstrikes by the armed forces of the United States, Britain and France on Syria, which came following suspected chemical weapons attacks on a Syrian town.
• Spain, Saudi sign $2.2bn warship deal amid outcry over Yemen war Press TV 13 Apr 2018 -- Spain has signed a €1.8 billion ($2.2 billion) framework deal with Saudi Arabia to sell warships to the kingdom amid outcry over Riyadh's deadly military aggression against Yemen.
• Frances' Macron defends arms sales to Saudi Arabia Press TV 11 Apr 2018 -- President Emmanuel Macron has defended France's arms sales to Saudi Arabia which is engaged in a deadly war against its neighbor Yemen.
• Saudi prosecutor launches probes into alleged graft cases Press TV 08 Apr 2018 -- A Saudi official says the public prosecutor has begun investigations into alleged corruption cases involving detained princes and businessmen who have not reached settlements with the government.
• French MPs urge inquiry into arms sales to Saudi Arabia as bin Salman visits Press TV 08 Apr 2018 -- Over a dozen French lawmakers have called for an investigation into the country's lucrative weapons sales to Saudi Arabia as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman begins a visit to Paris on Sunday.
• French MPs Urge to Halt Arms Sales to Saudis Amid Crown Prince's Paris Visit Sputnik 08 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrival in Paris for a three-day visit has once again raised lawmakers' concerns over French arms exports to Riyadh.
• Saudi Arabia plans maritime border to turn Qatar into island: Report Press TV 07 Apr 2018 -- Amid its bitter diplomatic standoff with Doha, Saudi Arabia is reportedly working on a project to construct a maritime channel along the border with Qatar, practically turning the peninsula into an island.
• Saudi Arabia Plans to Cut Qatar Off ... Literally Amid Diplomatic Standoff Sputnik 07 Apr 2018 -- The Saudi investment union plans to dig a 60-kilometer-long maritime channel on the border with Qatar, turning it into an island, and implement a tourism project in the area, the Saudi newspaper Sabq reports.
• Saudi Crown Prince Issues Ultimatum for Thaw With Israel Sputnik 06 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made it clear that diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Israel can only be established after the resolution of the Palestinian issue.
• US approves $1.3 bn worth of artillery sale to Saudi Arabia Press TV 06 Apr 2018 -- The US administration has given the green light to a $1.3 billion sale of artillery to Saudi Arabia, ignoring reports that its weapons have greatly contributed to a high rate of civilian deaths amid Riyadh's war on Yemen.
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System DSCA 05 Apr 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer structures for conversion to M109A6 Paladin Howitzer systems for an estimated cost of $1.31 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Israel, Saudi Arabia have common enemy, areas of cooperation: Bin Salman Press TV 05 Apr 2018 -- In an apparent reference to Iran, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the regimes in Saudi Arabia and Israel have "a common enemy" and that they could immediately normalize their relations once the Palestine issue is resolved.
• Khamenei Lashes Out After Saudi Prince Signals Thaw With Israel RFE/RL 05 Apr 2018 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said it would be an "unforgivable mistake" to negotiate with Israel, days after Saudi Arabia's crown prince for the first time said Israelis are entitled to live peacefully on their own land.
• Saudi Arabia's bin Salman recognizes Israel Press TV 02 Apr 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has recognized Israel, stressing that Israelis are entitled to their own land.
• Saudi crown prince wants US military to maintain presence in Syria Press TV 31 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he wants the US military to extend its presence in Syria, despite American President Donald Trump's declaration that US forces will withdraw from the war-torn Arab country in the near future.
• Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman US Dept. of State 23 Mar 2018
• Readout of the Trilateral Meeting of the National Security Advisors of the United States of America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates The White House 26 Mar 2018
• Readout of Secretary of Defense James Mattis' Meeting with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman DoD 22 Mar 2018
• Remarks By Secretary Mattis at enhanced honor cordon and meeting welcoming His Royal Highness Mohammad Bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the Pentagon DoD 22 Mar 2018 -- Presenter: Secretary Of Defense James N. Mattis; His Royal Highness Mohammad Bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• UN: Saudi Arabian Airstrikes in Yemen Kill, Maim Civilians VOA 22 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabian airstrikes are to blame for most civilian deaths and injuries in Yemen, says a report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council by the U.N. Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights.
• Pentagon chief calls on Saudi crown prince to cease Yemen aggression Press TV 22 Mar 2018 -- US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called upon Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to find an "urgent" political solution to the devastating three-year-old conflict in neighboring Yemen, which has claimed the lives of thousands of people and left the impoverished nation's infrastructure in ruins.
• Saudi Arabia - TOW 2B (BGM-71F-Series) Missiles DSCA 22 Mar 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of TOW 2B (BGM-71F-Series) missiles for an estimated cost of $670 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Saudi Arabia - Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II Case DSCA 22 Mar 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of a Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II Case for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Saudi Arabia - Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS) DSCA 22 Mar 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of equipment and services for the continuation of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command's (RSLFAC) fleet of AH-64D/E, UH-60L, Schweizer 333 and Bell 406CS helicopters for an estimated cost of $106.8 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia The White House 21 Mar 2018
• Trump, Saudi Prince Assail Iran Over Support For Yemeni Rebels RFE/RL 21 Mar 2018 -- The White House and ally Saudi Arabia assailed Iran for its support for rebels in Yemen, while the Iranian supreme leader hit back in a speech saying the United States was not capable of creating stability in the region.
• Trump hails Saudi 'friendship' in meeting with bin Salman Press TV 20 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Washington for official talks at the White House on his first visit to the US, which observers say is mainly meant to consolidate his grip on power at home and push for an ambitious nuclear deal.
• Trump Praises Defense Sales To Saudis, Discusses Iran With Crown Prince RFE/RL 20 Mar 2018 -- President Donald Trump has praised U.S. defense sales to Saudi Arabia at a meeting with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman at the White House, where the two discussed simmering tensions with Iran.
• Trump Touts Saudi Arms Deals in Oval Office Meeting With Crown Prince VOA 20 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday amid heightened tensions between Riyadh and Tehran.
• Remarks by President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Before Luncheon The White House 20 Mar 2018
• Remarks by President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 20 Mar 2018
• Iran: Saudi crown prince a delusional, naive person Press TV 15 Mar 2018 -- The spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is a "delusional naive person," who has no idea of politics apart from bitter talk that emanates from lack of foresight.
• Saudi Arabia to make nuclear bombs if Iran does so: Crown prince Press TV 15 Mar 2018 -- The Saudi crown prince, who is in Washington to push for an atomic deal with the United States that could pave the way for the Saudi regime to enrich uranium, says Riyadh will be quick to develop nuclear bombs if Iran does so.
• Saudi Crown Prince: If Iran Develops Nuclear Bomb, 'We Will Follow Suit ASAP' Sputnik 15 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has commented on the country's actions, in case Iran develops a nuclear weapon.
• Saudi Prince Likens Iran's Ruler to Hitler VOA 15 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likened Iran's supreme leader to Adolf Hitler and said Saudi Arabia will quickly develop a nuclear bomb if Iran does the same.
• Saudi cabinet approves atomic policy ahead of bin Salman's US visit Press TV 14 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's cabinet has approved a national atomic energy policy, as the oil-rich kingdom tries to rationalize an ambitious plan to supposedly diversify its energy resources.
• Egypt activists take int'l legal action against island deal with Saudi Arabia Press TV 13 Mar 2018 -- Egyptian activists have filed a lawsuit with the African Union against a controversial agreement that cedes the sovereignty of two Egyptian Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
• US, Saudi forces launch 'friendship' war games amid Yemen offensive Press TV 12 Mar 2018 -- Saudi and US military forces have launched joint "friendship" war games in the kingdom's northern region as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its deadly campaign against Yemen with Washington's support.
• Saudis enlist US lobbyists to fight for their nuclear dream Press TV 11 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has moved a step closer to its ambition to construct its first nuclear reactors by enlisting US law firms to lobby in its favor in Washington.
• Typhoon in Desert: UK Clinches Multi-Billion Jet Sale Deal With Saudi Arabia Sputnik 10 Mar 2018 -- As Britain and Saudi Arabia are building up their bilateral trade and investment cooperation, defense and security cooperation remains one of their top concerns.
• Turkey, Iran part of 'triangle of evil' in region: Saudi crown prince Press TV 08 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman claims Turkey and Iran, along with extremist groups, have formed a "triangle of evil" in the region amid Riyadh's anger over Tehran-Ankara cooperation in Syria and the Turkish support for Qatar in the standoff with a Riyadh-led quartet of states.
• Riyadh, Cairo set up $10bn fund to develop Saudi megacity: Report Press TV 05 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia and Egypt have reportedly set up a joint fund worth more than $10 billion to develop a megacity and business zone planned to be built by Riyadh on more than 1,000 square kilometers of land in the southern Sinai Peninsula.
• Bin Salman in Cairo after Egypt fully cedes sovereignty over islands Press TV 04 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has finally begun his tour of Egypt a day after the North African country ignored public discontent and cleared all legal hurdles impeding the transfer of two Red Sea islands to the kingdom.
• Egypt's top court waives all legal challenges to islands' transfer to Saudi Arabia Press TV 03 Mar 2018 -- Egypt's top court has dismissed all outstanding legal challenges to a controversial deal according to which Cairo cedes sovereignty of two of its Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, Egypt's top benefactor, a day before a visit by the Arab kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the African country.
• Why Saudis should not be allowed to enrich uranium? Press TV 02 Mar 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's rulers have asked the US to help them expand the oil-rich kingdom's nuclear program to include uranium enrichment, a move that experts warn is not to be taken lightly considering the Riyadh regime's never-ending thirst for political and military dominance in the Middle East region.
• Lebanese PM visits Riyadh for 1st time since shock 'resignation' Press TV 28 Feb 2018 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first time since last November when he announced a surprise resignation live on television from Riyadh only to rescind it later upon arriving home.
• Senator Ed Markey concerned as US mulls nuclear deal with Riyadh Press TV 28 Feb 2018 -- US Senator Ed Markey has expressed concern over the Trump administration's efforts to sign a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia for the construction of nuclear reactors.
• Saudis Reportedly Seek Parity With Iran In Nuclear Power Deal With U.S. RFE/RL 27 Feb 2018 -- The United States is negotiating with Saudi Arabia over a nuclear power deal that might allow Riyadh to enrich and reprocess uranium in exchange for choosing U.S. companies to build reactors in the kingdom, media are reporting.
• HRH Crown Prince Receives Senior Officers on Occasion of Royal Order Promoting and Appointing Them to Their New Military Ranks SPA 27 Feb 2018 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, received here today, the senior officers who are appointed and promoted to new military ranks by the royal order as follows:
• Saudi King Salman Fires Top Military Officials - Reports Sputnik 27 Feb 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has been carrying out a military campaign in Yemen, supporting the country's president and Riyadh ally Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.
• Saudi Arabia's King Salman initiates major military reshuffle Press TV 26 Feb 2018 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman has fired the kingdom's military chief of staff and several other high ranking military officers.
• Royal Order ends services of two senior generals, promotes six, and appoints them in senior posts SPA 26 Feb 2018
• Saudi Arabia starts to enlist female soldiers Press TV 26 Feb 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has begun to permit women to join its armed forces as part of the kingdom's Vision 2030 social program.
• Armed and Dangerous: Saudi Women Earn the Right to Serve in the Military Sputnik 26 Feb 2018 -- A sweeping social reform program championed by Saudi Arabia's crown prince has now reached the kingdom's armed forces as Saudi women are eligible for military service.
• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Launch Second Stage of Joint Naval Exercises Sputnik 13 Feb 2018 -- Joint naval training between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and the visiting Pakistani Navy continue in the Persian Gulf, the latest expression of the special relationship between the Kingdom and arguably its closest ally.
• Saudi attorney general: 56 elites still detained over corruption Press TV 30 Jan 2018 -- Saudi Arabian Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb says 56 out of 381 high profile figures previously detained as part of the country's so-called campaign against corruption are still in custody.
• All Detainees in Saudi Corruption Probe Released From Ritz Carlton - Reports Sputnik 30 Jan 2018 -- A number of former and incumbent Saudi officials, as well as princes, were detained by Saudi authorities amid the anti-corruption operation in the country, including 11 princes from the ruling family and four ministers from the current government. During the investigation, 320 people were questioned and over 2,000 bank accounts were frozen.
• Billionaire prince released after 'discussions' with Saudi government Press TV 27 Jan 2018 -- Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has reportedly been released around two months after he detained as part of the Riyadh regime's so-called campaign against corruption.
• Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal Released From Detention - Family Sources Sputnik 27 Jan 2018 -- The Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal had been detained under the government anti-corruption campaign, launched on November 4 and had spent over two months in luxurious custody.
• Media: Saudi Arabia Releases Top Financier, Close to 90 Others Held in Graft Probe VOA 27 Jan 2018 -- Arab media, quoting family members, is reporting that top Saudi financier Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal was released by the government Saturday, after being held for several months. Terms of any eventual financial settlement between the prince and the Saudi government were not immediately known.
• Berlin Halts Sale of Weapons to Yemen War Belligerents Sputnik 21 Jan 2018 -- Berlin has halted all weapons sales to Riyadh and its allies, in part due to the latter's prosecution of an ongoing war in Yemen that is killing civilians by the thousands.
• Germany stops arms sales to Saudi Arabia Press TV 20 Jan 2018 -- Germany has stopped selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and almost all of its allies waging war on Yemen, in a decision likely to have both an impact on the Riyadh regime and a domino effect on other Western and non-Western countries exporting arms to Saudi Arabia.
• US administration approves $500mn missile system deal with Saudi Arabia Press TV 18 Jan 2018 -- The US State Department has approved a possible $500-million sale of missile system support services to Saudi Arabia in defiance of global calls for Washington to stop providing Riyadh with military support due to the regime's war crimes in Yemen.
• Saudi Arabia - Continuation of Missile System Support Services DSCA 17 Jan 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of continuation of missile system support services for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Jailed billionaire Saudi prince negotiating settlement: Official Press TV 14 Jan 2018 -- Billionaire Saudi Prince al-Waleed bin Talal, who has been detained for more than two months as part of a royal purge, is reportedly negotiating a possible settlement with authorities, amid reports that he has been subjected to torture in detention.
• Saudi Arabia's Richest Man Reportedly in Talks With Gov't on Terms of Release Sputnik 14 Jan 2018 -- Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, a Saudi billionaire who entered world's top 100 most influential people in 2008 according to TIME magazine, has been detained for two months as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in Saudi Arabia.
• US Army awards Sikorsky to supply 17 Black Hawk helicopters to Saudi Press TV 13 Jan 2018 -- The US Army has awarded Sikorsky, a leading American aircraft manufacturer based in Connecticut, a contract worth nearly $200 million to supply 17 Black Hawk helicopters to Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi prince fired over criticism of bin Salman Press TV 10 Jan 2018 -- A prominent Saudi royal critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sweeping arrests of fellow princes has been sacked from his post.
• Saudis seeking to acquire Israeli Iron Dome missiles: Report Press TV 09 Jan 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly been seeking to get its hands on Israel's so-called Iron Dome missile system amid reports that the two regimes have plans to normalize their relations and unite against Iran.
• Saudis Reportedly Interested in Bolstering Defense With Israel's Iron Dome Sputnik 09 Jan 2018 -- Saudi military experts allegedly examined the Israeli military technology in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, amid reports that Israelis and Saudis are planning to join efforts in their standoff against Iran.
• Saudi Arabia charges royals arrested for protesting austerity Press TV 08 Jan 2018 -- Saudi Arabia has charged 11 princes, who were arrested recently for protesting the government's hiking of domestic gas prices and introducing value-added tax (VAT).
• Saudi Arabia arrests 11 more princes amid Crown Prince's mass purge Press TV 06 Jan 2018 -- Saudi officials have arrested nearly a dozen princes amid the oil-rich kingdom's purported anti-graft campaign, which is considered the biggest purge of political dissidents and the elite in the country's modern history.
• Cash-strapped Saudi Arabia raises wages of forces fighting reluctantly in Yemen Press TV 06 Jan 2018 -- Saudi Arabia, already economically challenged, has decided to pay out an extra 5,000 Saudi riyals (1,333 US dollars) monthly to the troops fighting on the front lines in the Saudi-led war on Yemen, where reports have drawn a dark picture of Saudi-led military personnel's morale.
• Eleven Saudi Princes Reportedly Stage Protest in Royal Palace, End Up in Prison Sputnik 06 Jan 2018 -- Eleven princes have staged a protest in one of the king's palaces in the Saudi capital Riyadh, demanding that an order to suspend payment of their water and electricity bills be overturned, according to Saudi online newspaper Sabq.
• UN experts decry Saudi Arabia's use of anti-terror laws against peaceful activists UN News 02 Jan 2018 -- United Nations human rights experts deplored Saudi Arabia's continued use of counter-terrorism and security-related laws against human rights defenders and urged the release of all those detained for peacefully exercising their rights.