
Amazon chief Jeff Bezos' phone hacked by Saudi Arabian authorities, claims investigator
Jeff Bezos hired Gavin de Becker & Associates to find out how his intimate text messages and photos made their way into the hands of The Enquirer

US human rights report says Jamal Khashoggi was killed by agents inside Saudi consulate in Istanbul
The State Department annual global human rights report said Jamal Khashoggi columnist was killed by agents of the kingdom, a close US partner, while he was inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul

Pak Army takes over development of world's 'largest' copper, gold mine; project litmus test for Imran Khan's ability to attract investment
The Reko Diq mine has become a test case for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ability to attract serious foreign investment to Pakistan as it struggles to stave off an economic crisis that has forced it to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout.

India-Saudi Arabia joint statement: Congress says Narendra Modi forgot to mention 'terror nourisher' Pakistan'
The Crown Prince "appreciated consistent efforts made by Prime Minister Modi since May 2014 including Prime Minister's personal initiatives to have friendly relations with Pakistan," the joint statement said

Saudi Arabia raises India's Haj quota to 2 lakh after talks between Narendra Modi and Mohammed bin Salman
The decision to raise the number of Haj pilgrims was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with visiting Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman at New Delhi.

Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman orders release of 850 Indian prisoners from Saudi jails on Narendra Modi's request
Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday ordered the release of 850 Indian prisoners lodged in his country's jails on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request as the two leaders held extensive talks here, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Saudi crown prince in India: Neither Khashoggi murder nor tepid Pulwama reaction blunted Modi's welcome
Narendra Modi is busy hugging the Saudi prince and laying out the red carpet for him while his supporters harass hapless Kashmiris, TV comedians and journalists

Congress lashes out at Narendra Modi for 'breaking protocol' to welcome Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammed bin Salman, who is on a two-day visit to India, arrived on Tuesday night with his ministers and a large business delegation, a day after he concluded his trip to Pakistan. Narendra Modi embraced the crown prince as he disembarked the royal aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International Airport

'Multiple whistleblowers' claim Donald Trump may sell sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, say Democrats
US lawmakers said on Tuesday that they were probing whether President Donald Trump is rushing to sell sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia to please corporate supporters who stand to profit handsomely.

Maharashtra to move planned $44 bn Saudi Aramco refinery after farmers' protest; new location not revealed
Stare-run oil companies and Saudi Arabian Oil Company, known as Saudi Aramco, have teamed up to build the $44 billion (Rs 3 lakh crore) refinery

Saudi Arabia eyes to lure over $427 bn investments in industrial, logistic sectors; plans to reduce dependence on oil
The programme is part of the kingdom's 2030 Vision, the brainchild of Prince Mohammed, that aims to diversify its economy which has been heavily dependent on oil prices.

Mike Pompeo appeals for accountability in Jamal Khashoggi case during talks with King Salman, MBS on second Saudi Arabia visit
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faced a tough balancing act on Monday as he pressed Saudi Arabia's crown prince over critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder while shoring up strategic ties with Riyadh.

Jamal Khashoggi murder trial: Saudi prosecutors seek death penalty for five of 11 accused on first day in court
The trial of the Jamal Khashoggi murder began in Riyadh, with the world's focus on Saudi Arabia and its de facto leader, Prince Mohammed.

Jamal Khashoggi's murder: New Saudi finance minister says country 'not in crisis' over incident
Assaf, a former finance minister who was detained last year in what Riyadh said was an anti-corruption sweep, replaced Adel al-Jubeir as foreign minister in the sweeping government shake-up ordered by King Salman.

Jamal Khashoggi killing: Jared Kushner advised Saudi crown prince on 'how to weather the storm' after murder
Since the early months of the Trump administration, Kushner, the president's Middle East adviser, was in private and informal contact with Prince Mohammed, which was a cause of worry for senior American officials, the report said.

‘Zero’ doubt Saudi crown prince directed Jamal Khashoggi murder, say Republican senators Lindsey Graham, Bob Corker
Two key US Republican senators said on Tuesday after a briefing about Jamal Khashoggi's death by the CIA's director they have "zero" doubt Saudi Arabia's crown prince directed the murder of the journalist.

Turkish foreign minister says Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman asked to meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan at G20
Erdogan and Prince Mohammed will attend the G20 meeting in Argentina later this week.

'No reason to listen to vicious recording of Jamal Khashoggi murder', says Donald Trump while juggling alliance with Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the "very violent, very vicious" killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind — how to admonish Riyadh for the killing yet maintain strong ties with a close ally.

Saudi women launch unique protest against strict dressing rules, wear traditional body shroud inside-out
Saudi women have mounted a rare protest against the abaya, posting pictures on social media wearing the obligatory body-shrouding robe inside out.

Pakistan's bumper $6-billion bailout from Saudi Arabia raises major questions about what Riyadh wants in return
The Jamal Khashoggi affair could not have come at a more opportune moment for Pakistan's government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan