SAUDI ARABIA

Most of the detainees are being housed at the Ritz-Carlton in the kingdom's capital city of Riyadh.

Iranian leader defends the ballistic missile launch against Saudi Arabia, which was intercepted near Riyadh airport without casualties.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 has previously described AI as a "fundamental risk to the existence of human civilisation".

Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges the Saudi kingdom will be "open to all religions" as he signals sweeping socio-economic reforms.

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.

Reverend and Quaker in Burnley court after allegedly breaking into a BAE Systems site to sabotage Eurofighter Typhoon jet destined for Saudi Arabia.

The UK continues to stress its support for Saudi Arabia, without addressing the Kingdom's rate of executions and poor human rights record.

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.

At present, archaeologists are unclear on the purpose and exact age of these formations - which resemble gates when looked at from above.

Authorities say spectators should wear clothing more in line with "the nature of Saudi society" - which has divided opinions.

The woman, who moved from Punjab to Saudi Arabia one year ago, alleged employers deny her food and physically abuse her.

Women over 45 o be allowed to travel to Haj without male chaperones, said Saudi Arabian government-appointed panel.

The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.