The kingdom never explained why it detained Dr. Walid Fitaihi, a dual Saudi-American citizen, for 21 months, or whether he was charged with a crime.
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Dozens Killed in Yemen in Attacks on Military Parade and Police Station
The Houthi movement said it had struck the parade in Aden, the seat of Saudi-backed forces, with an air assault. Separately, police officers were killed by a suicide bomber.
Saudi Guardianship Laws Could Be Set to Change. Here’s How Women Are Reacting.
The government is said to be considering a revision to laws that require women to get the permission of a male guardian to marry, apply for a passport or travel out of the country.
Yemen Has Been a Saudi Prince’s War. Now It’s His Quagmire.
The withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s key ally in Yemen leaves Prince Mohammed with few good options. Now he is asking for increased American help.
House Votes to Block Arms Sales to Gulf Nations, Setting Up Trump’s Third Veto
The measures would block the sale of billions of dollars of arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. No other foreign policy issue has made as big a rift between the president and Congress.
American Woman Loses Custody Battle for Daughter in Saudi Arabia
In bitter court fight, Bethany Vierra accused her ex-husband of abuse and drug use. He fought back with pictures of her in a bikini and with her hair uncovered.
U.A.E. Pulls Most Forces From Yemen in Blow to Saudi War Effort
The major reduction in troops by the Emiratis, the military linchpin of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, is a belated recognition that the war is no longer winnable.
Reporters Without Borders Urges Saudi Arabia to Free 30 Jailed Journalists
The press freedom group met with the Saudi foreign minister and justice minister this year, in a visit spurred by outrage over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
The Iran Crisis: How We Got There and What’s Next
Why did President Obama and President Trump treat Iran so differently? Can the nuclear deal be saved? How might the confrontation end?
In Sudan, a Secret Meeting and Public Rage Propelled a Power-Sharing Deal
Just a month ago, Sudan’s protest movement appeared crippled. What led the military to suddenly agree to share power? Back-room negotiations, raw street power and a diplomatic shift by Saudi Arabia.