Challenges facing Saudi politics
Oct 21,2018 -JORDAN TIMES – AMAR AL-SABAILEH Over the past decade, we have seen almost all of the larger Arab countries face crises which have significantly weakened their political systems; […]
Israel’s assault on Palestinian universities is a threat to human rights and a tragedy for this generation of students
Palestine has had to contend with Israel’s systematic obstruction of education: from enforced closures, campus raids, and the oppression of individual students and teachers, including arbitrary arrests and detention without trial Sophia […]
As Khashoggi crisis grows, Saudi king asserts authority, checks son’s power – sources
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 19, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, attends a banquet hosted by Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime […]
Jamal Khashoggi paid the price for exposing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s glass jaw
By Middle East correspondent Adam Harvey PHOTO: Jamal Khashoggi was a critic of the Saudi Crown Prince. (AP: Virginia Mayo, File) RELATED STORY: Jamal Khashoggi’s death raises questions about […]
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Source: Catholic News When Christians hear Muslims being called to prayer, they should be happy, for it is their God who is going to be worshipped and served, says Jesuit […]
Scandal Over Dead Journalist Jolts Heir to Saudi Throne
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, secure for now, is scrambling to contain global backlash 68 COMMENTS By Summer Said, Margherita Stancati and Justin Scheck Oct. 20, 2018 Saudi Arabia’s […]
Arab League welcomes Saudi investigations into Khashoggi case
Web Report Filed on October 21, 2018 | (File photo) The league expressed deepest condolences to the families and relatives of the Saudi journalist. The General Secretariat of the Arab […]
UAE, Egypt and Bahrain commend Saudi Arabia’ decrees on Khashoggi case
ARAB NEWS October 20, 2018 UAE, Egypt and Bahrain issued statements commending Saudi Arabia’s royal decrees Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, said the king’s decisions […]
More Insulting Lies From Saudi Arabia
What we face now is a test for President Trump and America itself. By Nicholas Kristof Oct. 19, 2018 ImageA portrait of Mohammed bin Salman on display in Riyadh.CreditCreditFayez Nureldine/Agence […]
On Khashoggi, the Saudis have a new story with a glaring hole
by Erin Dunne | October 19, 2018 On Friday, Saudi Arabia acknowledged that Jamal Khashoggi was, in fact, dead. The cover story devised by the kingdom would be laughable if […]
US sways Iraq to forego $15 billion Siemens deal for GE instead
DAILY SABAH WITH REUTERS ISTANBUL PublishedOctober 18, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump attends a dinner with business men and CEO’s during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, […]
The one person who has remained silent during Saudi scandal
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia has confirmed Jamal Khashoggi was killed in its Istanbul Consulate. But there’s one key person who is yet to comment. Megan Palin and Gavin Fernando news.com.au OCTOBER […]
Imran Khan to attend Riyadh conference
ARAB NEWSman October 20, 2018 Khan will call on King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss “matters of mutual interest” ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan […]
Saudi Arabia says missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi died
ARAB NEWS October 20, 2018 The journalist died after a fistfight at the consulate in Istanbul Deputy intelligence chief, royal court adviser removed from positions, 18 Saudis arrested JEDDAH: Saudi […]
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia says missing journalist died ‘after fight at consulate’
Riyadh announces purge of senior officials but it is unclear whether claim journalist died in ‘fist-fight’ will be accepted by international community Borzou DaragahiIstanbul Saudi Arabia has said the journalist Jamal Khashoggi […]
A look back: How I got in trouble with the US State Department – by Rafiq A. Tschannen
washingtonpost.com Iraqis With Ties to U.S. Cross Border Into Despair Mustafa Ahmed holds a written death threat and a letter that praises his work for ACDI/VOCA, a U.S.-funded nonprofit group […]
Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
Jamal Khashoggi (Illustration by Alex Fine for The Washington Post) By Jamal Khashoggi October 17 at 7:52 PM A note from Karen Attiah, Global Opinions editor I received this column […]
US intel links Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi’s disappearance
ANADOLU AGENCY NEW YORK Security members of the consulate wait in front of the gate door of the Saudi Arabian consulate on October 17, 2018 in Istanbul. (AFP Photo) U.S. […]
Saudi may blame crown prince’s adviser for Khashoggi’s murder: report
ANADOLU AGENCY WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 16, 2018. (Reuters Photo) […]
Who’s to say it wasn’t the Belgians who are responsible for Khashoggi’s disappearance? Let’s not jump to conclusions
Trump has stayed as friendly as ever with the Saudi prince, and if he was shown film of the Saudis executing Khashoggi, he’d probably say, ‘Well, let’s not jump to […]