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May 29, 2023, 3:17 PM
Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bahraini men over militant activities; Amnesty called trial 'grossly unfair'
Saudi Arabia says it executed two Bahraini men after being convicted of belonging to a militant group wanting to destabilize the two Mideast kingdoms
May 29, 2023, 3:17 PM
May 23, 2023, 4:06 AM
Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom's 1st female astronaut
A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other visitors has arrived at the International Space Station
May 23, 2023, 4:06 AM
2 months ago
Red Cross: Yemen rebels, Saudi coalition begin prisoner swap
An exchange of more than 800 prisoners by Yemen’s warring parties has begun
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Saudi officials visit Yemen’s capital for talks with rebels
Saudi officials are in Yemen’s capital for talks with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, part of international efforts to find a negotiated settlement to Yemen’s nine-year war
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Oil prices spike after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts
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Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts
Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers say they will cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of 2023
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At least 20 dead when bus hits bridge, burns in Saudi Arabia
State media in Sauid Arabia say at least 20 people were killed when a packed bus hit a bridge, overturned and burst into flames in the country's southwest
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Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets
Saudi Arabia has freed an American citizen it had imprisoned more than a year over old tweets critical of the kingdom’s crown prince
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Saudi death penalty use has almost doubled under rule of Mohammed bin Salman: Report
The rate of annual executions has almost doubled since Crown Prince MBS and his father came to power since 2015, according to a new report.
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Ronaldo linked with Saudi club as future still uncertain
The noise surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of quietening amid widespread speculation Saudi club Al Nassr is trying to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner
6 months ago
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Saudi Arabia extends terms of $5 billion in aid to Egypt
Saudi Arabian state media says the country has agreed to extend the terms of a $5 billion aid package to Egypt that took effect in March
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Saudi viewers angry over apparent ban on World Cup streaming
World Cup viewers in Saudi Arabia say the government has blocked a Qatari-owned streaming service that was supposed to broadcast matches in the kingdom
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7 months ago
Biden admin backs Saudi crown prince immunity claims in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
The administration says the ruler is protected due to his position as a government officials -- prime minister.
7 months ago
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Biden admin backs Saudi crown prince immunity claims in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
A spokesperson for the State Department defended the move, saying it was "purely a legal determination."
7 months ago
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Saudi Arabia says F-15S fighter jet crashes, pilots survive
Saudi Arabia says an F-15S fighter jet crashed after suffering a technical fault, though its two pilots safely ejected
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US citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia over tweets
Saad Ibrahim Almadi's son speaks with ABC News' Linsey Davis about his fight to free his father, who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia because of tweets he published.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Biden thinks US needs to 'reevaluate' relationship with Saudi Arabia: White House
President Joe Biden thinks the United States needs to "reevaluate" its relationship with Saudi Arabia, the White House said.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Murphy and other Democrats call for 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over oil production cut
Chris Murphy and other Democrats are calling for changes in U.S. ties to Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ decided to significantly cut oil production later this year
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10 months ago
Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince
President Joe Biden said Friday he raised the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi with Saudi Arabia's de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Biden takes controversial high stakes meeting with Saudi Arabia
The president met one-on-one with leaders from Iraq, Egypt and United Arab Emirates before attending the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit as he pushed for an increase in oil production.
1 year ago
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President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia on his Middle East Tour
ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper discusses the latest on President Biden’s Middle East tour as he heads to Saudi Arabia to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
1 year ago
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Biden fist bumps Saudi’s crown prince
President Joe Biden greeted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump after arriving in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia opens its airspace, ending a ban on flights to and from Israel
ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper on President Biden landing in Saudi Arabia and his plan to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
1 year ago
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Biden meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
President Joe Biden is expected to push the Saudis to boost the flow of oil from their country to try to help ease gas prices in the U.S.
1 year ago
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President Biden’s 2nd leg of his high-stakes tour of the Middle East
ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper discusses the latest on President Biden’s Middle East tour.
1 year ago
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Families of Saudi mass execution fear Biden visit 'legitimizes' Saudi Crown Prince
In statements shared with ABC News, the families of those who died in Saudi Arabia's mass execution in March expressed concerns about U.S. President Joe Biden's trip.
1 year ago
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Question over handshake symbolizes Biden's awkward approach to Saudi Arabia
The White House has refused to say if President Joe Biden will shake hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
1 year ago
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Saudi Arabia's human rights record may be overlooked over need for cheap oil, groups say
A record 81 people were executed in Saudi Arabia on March 12.
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Top general explains his visit to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. has deterred Iranian aggression on Saudi Arabia.
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Amid airstrikes, rebel offensive, Saudi Arabia offers peace initiative to end war in Yemen
Amid airstrikes and a rebel offensive, Saudi Arabia on Monday offered a peace initiative to end the war in Yemen.
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'(Biden) missed opportunity to rethink the alliance' with Saudi Arabia: Fred Hiatt
George Stephanopoulos interviews Washington Post editorial page editor Fred Hiatt.
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Sand covers snow after storm in Saudi Arabia
Stunning footage shows snow and sand in the desert near the Tabuk region.
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Loujain al-Hathloul, prominent Saudi women's rights activist, released from prison after 1001 days
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison on Wednesday, but advocates warn she is still not completely free.
2 years ago
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As Biden reviews US-Saudi relations, pressure rises to remake ties over Khashoggi killing, Yemen war
As President Joe Biden reviews U.S.-Saudi relations, pressure rises to remake ties over Khashoggi killing, Yemen war
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3 years ago
Pompeo says 'full' vindication, but watchdog report finds fault with emergency Saudi arms sales
The report from the State Department's beleaguered Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been highly anticipated.
3 years ago
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Saudi Arabia holds socially distanced hajj in Mecca
A severely limited number of pilgrims begin hajj rituals with COVID-19 control measures in place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
3 years ago
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On anniversary of Saudi mass execution, families plead for return of their loved ones' remains
It has been a year since 37 people were executed on a single day in Saudi Arabia. Advocates say their bodies have not been returned to family.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Saudi women's driving activist on trial almost 2 years after ban was lifted
The trial of Loujain al-Hathloul, 30, held its first open hearing in Riyadh today. She campaigned to overturn the ban on women's driving.
3 years ago
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Touring US troops to Saudi Arabia, Pompeo touts 'maximum pressure' on Iran amid heightened tensions
Ahead of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's latest visit to Saudi Arabia, top lawmakers urged him to raise the case an American citizen who has been reportedly tortured.
3 years ago
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Saudi foreign minister dismisses Bezo hacking allegations
He said it was "absurd" that the U.N. was accusing the crown prince of hacking the Amazon founder in May 2018 through Whatsapp.
3 years ago
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Saudi Arabia executed record number of prisoners in 2019: Report
Saudi Arabia executed record number of prisoners in 2019, a year which saw the kingdom come under scrutiny for its human rights record.
3 years ago
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Clash on the Dunes: Saudi Arabia fights to overcome criticism, controversy with heavyweight bout
Saturday's highly anticipated rematch for the heavyweight champion of the world will take place in a location that has shocked fans and caused controversy: Saudi Arabia.
3 years ago
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US deploying thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
The United States is deploying thousands of additional U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of Iran's attack on Saudi oil facilities in September.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Thousands of US troops deploying to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
The United States is deploying thousands of additional U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia in the aftermath of the Iran's attack on Saudi oil facilities in September.
4 years ago
4 years ago
President Trump deploys additional troops to Saudi Arabia
The president’s decision was made in response to recent attacks against a Saudi oil refinery.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Mike Pompeo heading to Saudi Arabia to 'coordinate' response to Saudi oil attack
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to Saudi Arabia to "coordinate" response to Saudi oil attack.
4 years ago
4 years ago
They were convicted of minor crimes as teens and now face beheading and 'crucifixion' in Saudi Arabia
Ali al-Nimr, Abdullah al-Zaher, and Dawood al-Marhoon, were sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after the Arab Spring protests.
4 years ago
4 years ago
The journey to nowhere: Little hope for Saudi women since driving ban was lifted
A year after Saudi Arabia's women won the right to drive, life hasn't improved.
4 years ago
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Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump's 'emergency' $8B arms sale to Saudis, Emiratis
Congress moves ahead with plans to block Trump's $8 billion arms deal with Saudis, Emiratis after grilling a State Department official on the decision to bypass them.
4 years ago
4 years ago
4 Saudi oil tankers targeted in Persian Gulf amid tension with Iran
The incident came just days after the U.S. warned commercial vessels that Iran could target sea traffic; there is no evidence Iran was involved.
4 years ago