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1 year ago

Oil prices spike after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts

Plus, the WWE is combining with Endeavor, the owner of UFC, and McDonald's has reportedly temporarily closed its U.S. offices as it prepares to inform employees about layoffs.
1 year ago
Oil prices spike after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Saudi death penalty use has almost doubled under rule of MBS: Report
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Biden admin backs Saudi crown prince immunity claims in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
1 year ago

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."
1 year ago
Biden admin backs Saudi crown prince immunity claims in Khashoggi killing lawsuit
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
US citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia over tweets
1 year ago

US, Saudis level accusations at each other in wake of OPEC+ production cuts

The Biden White House and Saudi Arabia are leveling accusations at each other in the wake of OPEC production cuts.
1 year ago
US, Saudis level accusations at each other in wake of OPEC+ production cuts
1 year 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.
1 year ago
Biden thinks US needs to 'reevaluate' relationship with Saudi Arabia: White House
1 year 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
1 year ago
Murphy, other Dems call for 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over oil production cut
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Biden takes controversial high stakes meeting with Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia on his Middle East Tour
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Biden fist bumps Saudi’s crown prince
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Saudi Arabia opens its airspace, ending a ban on flights to and from Israel
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Biden meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
President Biden’s 2nd leg of his high-stakes tour of the Middle East
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Warnings of Saudi 'execution crisis' ahead of Biden visit
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Question over handshake symbolizes Biden's awkward approach to Saudi Arabia
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Saudi Arabia's human rights record may be ignored over need for cheap oil, groups say
3 years ago

Top general explains his visit to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. has deterred Iranian aggression on Saudi Arabia.
3 years ago
Top general explains his visit to Saudi Arabia
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Amid airstrikes, rebel offensive, Saudis offer peace initiative to end war in Yemen
3 years ago

'(Biden) missed opportunity to rethink the alliance' with Saudi Arabia: Fred Hiatt

George Stephanopoulos interviews Washington Post editorial page editor Fred Hiatt.
3 years ago
'(Biden) missed opportunity to rethink the alliance' with Saudi Arabia: Fred Hiatt
3 years ago

Sand covers snow after storm in Saudi Arabia

Stunning footage shows snow and sand in the desert near the Tabuk region.
3 years ago
Sand covers snow after storm in Saudi Arabia
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Saudi women's activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from prison after 1001 days
3 years ago

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
3 years ago
Biden reviews US relations with Saudi Arabia amid pressure over Khashoggi killing
4 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.
4 years ago
Pompeo says 'full' vindication, but IG report finds fault with Saudi arms sales
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Saudi Arabia holds socially distanced hajj in Mecca
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
On anniversary of Saudi mass execution, families plead for return of their loved ones
4 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.
4 years ago
Saudi women's driving activist on trial almost 2 years after ban was lifted
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Touring US troops in Saudi Arabia, Pompeo touts pressure on Iran amid high tensions
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Saudi foreign minister dismisses Bezo hacking allegations
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Saudi Arabia executed record number of prisoners in 2019: Report
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Clash on the Dunes: Saudi Arabia fights to overcome criticism with heavyweight bout
4 years ago

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
US deploying thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
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
Thousands of US troops deploying to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
5 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.
5 years ago
President Trump deploys additional troops to Saudi Arabia
5 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.
5 years ago
Mike Pompeo heading to Saudi Arabia to 'coordinate' response to Saudi oil attack
5 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.
5 years ago
For minor crimes, 3 Saudi men face beheading and ‘crucifixion’
5 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.
5 years ago
Little hope for Saudi women since driving ban was lifted
5 years ago

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.
5 years ago
Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump's 'emergency' $8B arms sale to Saudis
5 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.
5 years ago
4 Saudi oil tankers targeted in Persian Gulf amid tension with Iran
5 years ago

2 Saudi oil tankers attacked off United Arab Emirates coast

Saudi Arabia claims the two ships were targeted in "sabotage operations."
5 years ago
2 Saudi oil tankers attacked off United Arab Emirates coast
5 years ago

2 Saudi Arabia oil tankers 'sabotaged'

ABC News' Martha Raddatz reports on what the attack off the coast of the United Arab Emirates could mean for global oil supplies.
5 years ago
2 Saudi Arabia oil tankers 'sabotaged'
5 years ago

Incredible timelapse of moon setting in Saudi Arabia

Timelapse captures shadows the setting moon cast in Saudi Arabia and a view of the stars above the Sharaan mountains.
5 years ago
Incredible timelapse of moon setting in Saudi Arabia
5 years ago

Saudi prince's trip to China highlighted by $10 billion petrochemical deal

China was the last stop on the Saudi Prince’s economic goodwill tour of Asia.
5 years ago
Saudi prince's trip to China highlighted by $10 billion petrochemical deal
5 years ago

Senator asks White House for answers to help bring alleged killer back to the US

The Saudi government is believed to have helped a student accused of killing a Portland teenager escape back to Saudi Arabia.
5 years ago
Senator asks White House for answers to help bring alleged killer back to the US
5 years ago

Saudi man charged with hit-and-run flees the US

Federal officials believe the Saudi government helped him escape.
5 years ago
Saudi man charged with hit-and-run flees the US
5 years ago

Pompeo, Mattis to brief Senate amid push to punish Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi, Yemen

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary James Mattis will brief the Senate Wednesday on Saudi Arabia and Yemen, amid calls to penalize the Saudis.
5 years ago
Pompeo, Mattis to brief Senate amid push to punish Saudis over Khashoggi, Yemen
5 years ago

Though Khashoggi never suspected he might be in mortal danger, he was apprehensive about visiting the consulate

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee told ABC News about her last days with her fiancee.
5 years ago
Though Khashoggi didn't suspect he may be in danger, he was still apprehensive
5 years ago

Friend of Jamal Khashoggi: Journalist killed in 'a barbaric way'

The friend shared what Turkish security officials had told him of the journalist who disappeared after entering a Saudi consulate.
5 years ago
Friend of Jamal Khashoggi: Journalist killed in 'a barbaric way'
6 years ago

Women in Saudi Arabia now allowed to drive after longstanding ban lifted

The longstanding ban on women driving was lifted at midnight on June 24, allowing women to no longer need to rely on men to move around.
6 years ago
Women in Saudi Arabia now allowed to drive after longstanding ban lifted