Bethany Vierra’s case showed how the kingdom’s rules can restrict women, and how the authorities can intervene if they choose.
Author: BEN HUBBARD
A High-Level Resignation in Iran Is Seen as Sign of Hard-Liners’ Strength
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a relative moderate in Iran’s clerical leadership, remains in his post. But he is frustrated.
American Woman, Divorced From Saudi Husband, Is Trapped in Saudi Arabia
Under the kingdom’s guardianship laws, Bethany Vierra cannot use her bank account, leave the country or travel with her daughter unless her ex-husband agrees.
2 American Children May Be Trapped in the Last ISIS Village
A Florida man says his children are in a Syrian village under assault by American-backed forces. His wife took their children to Syria when she joined the Islamic State four years ago.
Saudi Arabia Moves Toward Trials of Women’s Rights Activists
The kingdom’s public prosector said the activists will be tried for actions hostile the kingdom. Rights groups have accused the kingdom of torturing them.
Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan
The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.
Kushner Met With Saudi Crown Prince to Push Mideast Peace Plan
The meeting was Jared Kushner’s first face-to-face encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since Saudi agents killed the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudi Arabia Names a Princess as Ambassador to Washington
The appointment of Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan comes amid tensions with Washington over the killing of the Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi.
Apple and Google Urged to Dump Saudi App That Lets Men Track Women
Both tech giants’ app stores carry Absher, which lets male “guardians” track women’s movements — or even stop them from getting on a plane.
News Analysis: As U.S. Exits Syria, Mideast Faces a Post-American Era
The pending withdrawal from Syria is the latest example of a broader American disengagement from the Middle East. Russia and Iran are filling the void.