The coalition of oil-producing nations has decided to slash output by 2 million barrels a day, in a diplomatic snub to the US president. Source link
Read More »Khashoggi murder trial transferred from Turkey to Saudi Arabia
Human rights groups say transferring the case would lead to a cover up of the killing which has cast suspicion on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Source link
Read More »China, Saudi Arabia set for closer military ties as US retreats
Closer military ties with Saudi Arabia are on the cards for China, which is expanding its presence in the Middle East as US influence wanes.Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe, meeting the Saudi deputy defence chief via video link, pledged to push forward “practical cooperation [and] strengthening solidarity” between the …
Read More »US capital passes bill to rename street after Jamal Khashoggi | The Express Tribune
WASHINGTON DC: The Washington DC Council unanimously passed a bill this week to rename a street after slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi where the Saudi Embassy is located. The Jamal Khashoggi Way Designation Act passed on Tuesday and seeks to designate New Hampshire Avenue NW as Jamal Khashoggi Way. There will be …
Read More »France releases Saudi man mistakenly held over Khashoggi killing | The Express Tribune
PARIS: France released on Wednesday the Saudi national arrested at a Paris airport over suspected links to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after officials concluded it was a case of mistaken identity. French law enforcement sources had identified the man in detention as Khaled Aedh Al-Otaibi, the same name …
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