Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday rejected recent moves by the US Senate over the murder of The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Senate on December 13 voted to recommend ending American military assistance to the Saudi-led operation in Yemen, and accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement[Read More…]
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US, Saudi, UAE security advisors meet to counter Iran
Washington: The national security advisors of the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met at the White House on Friday to discuss joint efforts to counter the “Iranian regime’s malign influence and provocative behavior.” The White House said in a statement that security officials of the three nations[Read More…]
Saudi Prince: Women will be allowed to drive
A Saudi Prince, Faisal Bin Abdullah, has declared his support for women driving cars, saying that earlier they used to lead their own camels in the past. In an interview with Riyadh-based Rotana Khalijia TV he said, “The ban on women driving has been imposed on us, and women in[Read More…]
Saudi limits shopping mall jobs to citizens
Saudi miffed, warns of disastrous consequences over US 9/11 law
Warning of “disastrous consequences” Saudi Arabia on Thursday reprimanded the US law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom. The bill is expected to escalate the tensions between the longstanding allies. On Wednesday, the US Congress voted in complete majority to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Justice Against[Read More…]