Saudi Arabia’s role in the killing of a journalist is creating uncomfortable dynamics for sports officials eager to feed the kingdom’s growing appetite for sports events.
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Yemen Peace Talks Begin With Agreement to Free 5,000 Prisoners
The deal between Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition is the first of several confidence-building measures that will be required to end the conflict.
Turkey Calls for Arrest of Aides to Saudi Crown Prince in Khashoggi Killing
Two men close to Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are accused of helping mastermind the killing of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Houthi Delegation Leaves Yemen for Talks in Sweden
A U.N. envoy accompanied the negotiating team for the first talks with the Saudi-led coalition since 2016. The war has killed an estimated 57,000 people.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
Saudis Disqualified from Hosting Chess Match After Israelis Complain
The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
Qatar Says It Will Leave OPEC and Focus on Natural Gas
The Persian Gulf state, a modest producer of oil, hinted that it wanted freedom from a cartel dominated by Saudi Arabia, a regional rival.
Israeli Software Helped Saudis Spy on Khashoggi, Lawsuit Says
A Saudi dissident based in Canada claims the Saudi government planted spyware in his phone to eavesdrop on his talks with Jamal Khashoggi.
Argentina Considers Charges Against Saudi Crown Prince Ahead of G-20
A prosecutor in Argentina, site of the Group of 20 summit this week, is examining war crimes charges against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Turkey Searches Saudi-Owned Mansion for Evidence in Khashoggi Case
Investigators still have not found the remains of Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident who was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.