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Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos heads for exile under corruption cloud
Probes are under way in Switzerland and Spain where media regularly publish details of the murky management of funds allegedly paid to the former head of state by Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' Hajj over pandemic
The kingdom's hajj ministry said it will be open to various nationalities already in Saudi Arabia, but it did not specify a number.
Surge in Latin America as global coronavirus toll passes 400,000
As of 1900 GMT, a total of 400,581 deaths were recorded worldwide.
Trump says OPEC+ planning to cut production 20 mn bpd
After a Sunday videoconference, the top producers agreed to slash daily production by 9.7 million barrels from May.
Asia markets track Wall Street rally but traders remain nervous
The World Bank warned that fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could bring China's growth to a standstill.
Boxer's heroic brother stops man from opening British Airways plane door mid-flight
Dean Whyte, brother of boxer Dillian Whyte, heroically prevented a panicked man from opening the airplane door mid-air.
Oil prices surge as Iranian tanker hit by double blast off Saudi
The explosions come just weeks after two of Saudi Arabia's biggest oil installations were hit
Saudi Arabia allows unmarried couples, solo women to book hotel rooms to boost tourism
Saudi Arabia has seen a number of laws changed for women since the country has started allowing more tourists in.
SAS deployed to secure Royal Navy's Gulf base amidst fear of Iranian attack
Fears of an Iranian attack on the Royal Navy base in the gulf has prompted the deployment of an SAS team.
Trump pressures Iran with increased sanctions, Saudi reveals evidence of Iran's involvement in attacks
Saudi Arabia has revealed evidence of Iran's involvement in the oil plant attack.
Oil Holds Huge Gains After Saudi Blasts; Fed Decision In View
Situation becomes more volatile as Trump awaits definitive information on who is responsible behind attacks.
US-Iran tension increased after Saudi Aramco attack
The drone attack on Aramco plant in Saudi might affect oil prices and inflame US-Iran conflict.
Lindsay Lohan and the Saudi Crown Prince's new friendship is raising eyebrows
The pair reportedly met last year at a Formula One Grand Prix race and have been friends since.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
Trump says CIA has not found Saudi prince culpable in murder
Critics in Congress and high-ranking officials in other countries are accusing Trump of ignoring human rights and giving Saudi Arabia a pass for economic reasons.
A Texas-sized surge in oil production will hold prices down
With oil demand growth slowing, it's entirely possible that U.S. production alone will increase more than global demand in the next few years.
Saudi Arabia defies Trump and warns of 1m barrels a day cut to crude oil output
Trump in recent weeks demanded the oil cartel increase production to drive down U.S. gasoline prices.
Saudi torturer listened to music on headphones as he dismembered Jamal Khashoggi - report
Horrific scenes reported inside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul where Khashoggi was allegedly tortured, murdered and dismembered.
Will global business leaders follow Richard Branson and boycott Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi disappearance?
British billionaire Richard suspended business links and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he might not attend a conference in Saudi Arabia.
How much does a Mecca pilgrimage cost?
The pilgrimage is an obligatory act of worship that followers of Islam owe to God once in their lifetime.
Bahrain says Gulf neighbours will provide aid as economy weighs
The Gulf country said Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will provide aid amid growing concerns over its economy but offered no details.
Saudi women steered their way into history as historic driving ban lifted
Saudi Arabia's most emphatic supporters of women's right to drive, however, have been silenced. Several campaigners for the right to drive were arrested last month.
Yemen's Houthi rebels target Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh in new missile attack
Houthi-run media outlet claim several ballistic missiles aimed at the Saudi Defence Ministry in Riyadh and other targets in the kingdom's capital.
Saudi prince says Riyadh will share anti-terror intelligence with the UK
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Salman has said his country will share intelligence with the UK to keep it safe.
Will there be another 'positive shock' as Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri visits Saudi Arabia?
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is in Saudi Arabia for the first time since his dramatic resignation from Riyadh in November last year.
Saudi Arabia dismisses top generals as its forces are bogged down in Yemeni conflict
On the eve of his visit to the UK, the Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has sacked his top generals, tied up in the Yemen conflict.
Saudi Arabia faces 'humiliation' in Yemen says ex-Tory Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell
The former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell says Saudi Arabia will be defeated in the conflict in Yemen.
What are Pakistani troops really doing in Saudi Arabia?
The government says some 1,000 Pakistani soldiers are in the kingdom on a training and advisory mission, but the opposition wants to know what exactly they are doing.
Will Israel launch an all-out offensive against Iran as Netanyahu threatens?
War of words between Iran and Israel escalates at Munich security conference.
Top Saudi cleric endorses Valentine's Day calling it a 'positive social event'
This is a marked shift from the kingdom's ultra-conservative views taking place under powerful crown prince.