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Conservative MPs have accepted £130,000 in gifts from Saudi government since start of Yemen war
This year 14 MPs have received a total of £94,189 in hospitality from the Saudi regime, including business-class flights, luxury accommodation and food.
Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince vows to eradicate Islamist terror from the world
Mohammed bin Salman promises not to let terrorists distort the image of the "peaceful religion" Islam.
Top Dubai authority calls for bombing Al Jazeera headquarters blaming it for Egypt mosque attack
Dubai's security chief blames Al Jazeera for provoking the extremist attack on the mosque in Egypt's Sinai region.
Why the arrest of Saudi Arabia's second richest man is causing shockwaves in Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia has arrested its second richest man, Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi, as part of a wide-ranging 'anti-corruption drive' - while Ethiopia looks on nervously.
Israeli blogger sparks outrage after posing for picture at holy Saudi mosque
Israeli blogger Ben Tzion has provoked outrage in the Arab world by posing for a picture in Medina's holy Mosque of the Prophet Muhammed.
Saudis to ease blockade to allow urgent humanitarian aid into Yemen
International aid groups describe the situation in Yemen as the world's worst humanitarian crisis as millions are at risk of famine.
Lebanese PM Hariri refutes Saudi Arabia house arrest claims calling it 'a lie'
Prime Minister Saad Hariri tweeted that his stay in Saudi Arabia was to consult security situation in Lebanon.
King Salman's departure is no surprise - It's all part of a plan to make his favourite son new leader
Salman, a rigid ruler who had a firm grip on the royal family for decades, does not want a coup d'etat to happen after his departure.
Israel ready for close cooperation with 'moderate' Arab states like Saudi Arabia, says military chief
IDF chief says Israel would be willing to share intelligence with Riyadh in order to rein in Iran, the arch-rival of both Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman 'to step down next week' paving way for son to succeed him
King Salman of Saudi Arabia is set to step down next week and announce his son Prince Mohammed bin Salman as successor, the Daily Mail has reported.
Saudi Arabia places all oil facilities on high alert after Bahrain pipeline attack
Bahrain authorities blame forces backed by Iran for the attack on its oil pipeline, located close to capital Manama.
Has Saudi Arabia declared 'war' against Lebanon?
"It is clear that Saudi Arabia and Saudi officials have declared war on Lebanon and on Hezbollah in Lebanon," Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said.
France's Macron makes surprise visit to Riyadh amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran
"They discussed the situation in Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Hariri," said a statement from the French presidency.
World's 10th richest man imprisoned in Saudi Arabia's Ritz-Carlton
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal imprisoned inside the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following mass arrests of Saudi royals in anti-corruption crackdown.
Saudi Arabia's $100bn corruption probe arrest count surpasses 200 people
Most of the detainees are being housed at the Ritz-Carlton in the kingdom's capital city of Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia created Isis and unleashed it on the Middle East, says Iran President Hassan Rouhani
Iranian leader defends the ballistic missile launch against Saudi Arabia, which was intercepted near Riyadh airport without casualties.
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia surged by almost 500% since start of Yemen War
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia have increased by almost 500% since start of Yemen War. Saudi-led air strikes have killed over 5,000 civilians, UN says.
Houthi rebels in Yemen offer political asylum to Saudi princes arrested in anti-graft purge
Houthis said they were "ready to offer sanctuary to any member of the Al Saud family or any Saudi national that wants to flee oppression and persecution".
Palestinian President Abbas makes unexpected visit to Saudi Arabia amid regional shake-up
Abbas' visit comes when Saudi regime purged several princes and top ministers in sweeping anti-corruption probe, and Lebanese prime minister's resignation annoucement from Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia forced Lebanon prime minister Hariri to step down, says Hezbollah chief
Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah, reassured that his militia will not engage in destabilising activities at this time of political instability.
Saudi crown prince's anti-corruption purge shakes Riyadh power centre
Eleven princes, four sitting ministers and "tens" of former ministers have been arrested by a newly-formed anti-corruption committee which is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missle over Riyadh
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile over Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday (4 November). The missile did not cause any damage to the King Khalid International Airport.
Saudi Arabia plans to begin extracting uranium to become self-sufficient nuclear power
Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani, head of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, said the move will have economic benefits and help diversify energy needs.
Saudi Arabia breaks barriers again by allowing women entry into sports stadiums
Turki Al-Asheikh, chairman of the General Sports Authority, announced stadiums in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah will be ready to receive families starting in 2018.
Elon Musk trolled by humanoid robot Sophia that was granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia
Elon Musk has previously described AI as a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilisation".
Powerful Saudi crown prince vows to turn ultra-conservative kingdom into moderate state
Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges the Saudi kingdom will be "open to all religions" as he signals sweeping socio-economic reforms.
Saudi Arabia kills Shia Muslims – but the US turns a blind eye to win arms deals
Rex Tillerson hailed Saudi Arabia as a "terrific partner" during his visit to Riyadh, but failed to condemn Saudi forces' demolition of Shia-majority town Awamiya.
Christians accused of trying to disarm BAE-made Eurofighter Typhoon sold to Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war
Reverend and Quaker in Burnley court after allegedly breaking into a BAE Systems site to sabotage Eurofighter Typhoon jet destined for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is executing teenagers for using social media - you call that 'reform'?
The UK continues to stress its support for Saudi Arabia, without addressing the Kingdom's rate of executions and poor human rights record.
Saudi diplomat in UK will not get immunity in 'domestic servitude' case after landmark court ruling
The Supreme Court says Saudi envoy Jarallah al-Malki cannot hide behind diplomatic immunity on claims by Cherrylyn Reyes who accuses him of making her work for 17 hours a day.