The decision by the governing body for international chess is an image setback for the kingdom, which denied visas to Israeli players in 2017.
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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.
Saudis Want a U.S. Nuclear Deal. Can They Be Trusted Not to Build a Bomb?
The question of whether Saudi Arabia should be allowed to make its own nuclear fuel has intensified after the Saudi assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and the cover-up that followed.
The Invisible American in a Saudi Prison Cell
The Trump administration vigorously demanded the release of some Americans held prisoner in foreign jails. It has not spoken out publicly about Dr. Walid Fitaihi.
U.S. Needs Saudis to Combat ‘Mean, Nasty World,’ Pompeo Says
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States would stand by Saudi Arabia despite the C.I.A’s belief that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of the Saudi journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi.
In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing
“It could very well be that the crown prince had knowledge of this tragic event — maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!” President Trump said.
Saudi King Stands by Crown Prince as Outrage Over Khashoggi Killing Spreads
In his first public remarks since the dissident Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul last month, King Salman avoided directly mentioning the scandal.