Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi: what we know so far

Saudi Arabia admitted the Riyadh critic died at its consulate in Istanbul. Earlier, Riyadh had denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's fate, saying he left the building alive, a claim Turkey refuted from the outset.

Trump says will know who killed Khashoggi 'within next two days'

US denies reaching any conclusion on Jamal Khashoggi's killing after Washington Post reported that the CIA believed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the hit.

CIA finds Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi killing: Washington Post

The White House declined to comment on the Post report, saying it was an intelligence matter. The Department of State also declined to comment. Saudi Arabia's top diplomat says Crown Prince Mohammed had "absolutely" nothing to do with the killing.

Trying to make Yemeni child smile like tickling a ghost: UN food chief

UN Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths says all warring parties have given firm assurances to attend peace talks which will be held soon in Sweden as 8.4 million people, including children, are on the brink of starvation in the warring country.

A wounded MBS is going to be a dangerous Saudi ruler

Without justice for the murder of Khashoggi media accross the Middle East is at risk. If Saudi Arabia can get away with it why not other countries?

Questions Saudi Arabia still needs to answer on Khashoggi

The Saudi Public Prosecutor published the Saudi findings on Khashoggi murder marking yet another change to the Saudi version of events.

Funeral prayers held for Jamal Khashoggi

Prayer were held for slain journalist in Istanbul, a day after a Saudi prosecutor admitted the writer's body was dismembered by Saudi agents in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate. Similar prayers were held in the cities of Mecca and Medina.

Second Khashoggi audio recording exists - Turkish media

Hurriyet Daily says a second recording of Jamal Khashoggi’s last day exists. The claim comes a day after the Saudi prosecutor blamed a rogue operation for his death, drawing a rebuke from The Washington Post which was publishing the Riyadh critic.

US senators seek clampdown on Saudis over Yemen, Khashoggi's murder

Republican and Democratic senators introduce legislation seeking to strike back at Saudi Arabia over the death of a Saudi journalist at a consulate in Turkey and for its role in Yemen's devastating war.

Saudi charges 11 in Khashoggi case, Turkey says it's not enough

Saudi Arabia's chief prosecutor has charged 11 people in the case of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and is seeking the death penalty for five. Turkey says it is not satisfied.

US examining legal means to extradite Gulen – report

NBC is reporting that Washington is looking at ways to extradite Fetullah Gulen, head of Fetullah Terrorist Organisation, so that Turkey "eases" pressure on Riyadh over the Khashoggi killing. Turkey says the Gulen and Khashoggi cases are not linked.

Is Saudi trying to bury the truth by seeking Khashoggi killers' execution

The Saudi public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for those involved in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. If the punishment is carried out, we might never know who ordered the killing.