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Putin says Russia has ‘very friendly’ relations with Saudi crown prince

President Vladimir Putin said Russia has “very friendly personal relations” with Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman. Putin was speaking in...

‘Jet controversy’: Govt says MBS didn’t snub Imran

The government rejected claims made by a weekly newspaper, The Friday Times, that alleged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman didn't snub Prime Minister...

Imran meets Saudi royals to discuss Kashmir lockdown

--PM assures Saudis of support after drone strikes on Saudi oil installations --Imran meets Pakistani community in KSA, says he will underscore Kashmiris' woes at...

Saudi king hosts 200 from Christchurch shootings for Haj

Aya Al-Umari says she feels like her brother will be accompanying her and will constantly be in her prayers when she travels to Makkah...

Saudi Arabia urges global community to deter maritime trade disruptions

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet said on Tuesday that Iran’s interception of commercial vessels in Gulf waters, including its seizure of a British tanker, violated...

Trump says he appreciates Saudi purchase of U.S. military equipment

OSAKA: President Donald Trump said on Saturday he appreciated Saudi Arabia’s purchase of U.S. military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a “friend...

Saudi crown prince feted at G20 despite criticism elsewhere

OSAKA, JAPAN: For many he’s an international pariah, but you wouldn’t know it by the lavish reception Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has...

Pompeo meets Saudi leaders to build a ‘global coalition’ against Tehran

WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions on Mon­day on Iran’s supreme leader Ayat­ollah Ali Khamenei and a string of military chiefs, tightening pressure on the country...

Secy Pompeo blocks inclusion of Saudis on US child soldiers list:...

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blocked the inclusion of Saudi Arabia on a US list of countries that recruit child soldiers, dismissing...

Saudi forces intercept two more drones: coalition

RIYADH: Saudi forces have intercepted two explosives-laden Yemeni rebel drones, one of which targeted a southern city that has repeatedly come under attack over the...

Saudi crown prince says kingdom isn’t seeking war in region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in remarks published Sunday that the kingdom is not seeking war in...

Saudi crown prince warns against ‘exploiting’ Khashoggi murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has warned against "exploiting" the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi for political gains, in what appeared to be...

Houthis target Jizan airport in Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched multiple drone attacks targeting Jizan airport in Saudi Arabia near the border with Yemen, a tweet on Sunday by...

Irked US senators seek to block Trump’s weapon sales to Saudis...

US senators across the political spectrum on Wednesday moved to block President Donald Trump’s plan to sell $8.1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and other...

U.S. lawmakers to dissuade Trump from selling weapons to Saudi Arabia,...

Members of the U.S. Congress, including some of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, are preparing legislation seeking to block his...

U.S, Saudi Arabia nuclear info sharing surged after Khashoggi murder

The Trump administration granted two authorizations to U.S. companies to share sensitive nuclear power information with Saudi Arabia shortly after the killing of journalist...

Imran, MBS agree to enhance bilateral ties

--Both leaders resolve to expedite decisions taken during first meeting of Supreme Coordination Council ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman...