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Jamal Khashoggi was killed in October 2018

Jamal Khashoggi's family say they forgive his killers

The sons of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have said they "forgive" the killers of their father, an announcement analysts said effectively grants clemency to …

World • 22 May 20

Saudi Aramco has become the world's biggest IPO, topping the $25 billion 2014 listing of China's Alibaba

Saudi Aramco tops $2 trillion, defying sceptics

Saudi Aramco achieved the $2 trillion valuation sought by Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today as the newly-listed state-owned oil company's shares rose …

Business • 12 Dec 19

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018

Khashoggi murder 'planned and perpetrated' - UN report

A United Nations-led inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has said that evidence points to a brutal crime "planned and perpetrated" by …

World • 07 Feb 19

War in Yemen has led to a mounting humanitarian crisis

US senators move to end support for Yemen war

The US Senate has advanced a measure that would end US military support for the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen.

World • 29 Nov 18

Saudi Arabia's crown prince spoke at the Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative conference

Saudi crown prince denounces Khashoggi's murder

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has denounced the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi as a "repulsive incident", insisting the kingdom was cooperating with Turkish authorities and …

Business • 24 Oct 18

Saudi Arabia is underscoring the aggressive foreign policy of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia suspends Toronto flights as row deepens

Saudi Arabia and Canada have showed no signs of backing down in an escalating row over human rights, after Riyadh abruptly cut ties over vigorous …

World • 07 Aug 18

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appears to have centralised power to a degree that is unprecedented in recent Saudi history

Saudi Arabia seeks to reassure investors after arrests

Saudi Arabia has sought to reassure investors that a sweeping anti-corruption purge would not affect businesses, including those with ties to arrested suspects, as authorities …

Business • 08 Nov 17

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