Western Asia

Did internal dissent in Saudi Arabia lead to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi?

Many experts argue that Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate is an extraordinary incident, signaling an internal power struggle in Riyadh.

'Davos in the Desert' might end up looking more like 'Deserted in Davos'

The cancellations continue to mount as high-profile executives, organisations and media groups back out of Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative conference after the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Jamal Khashoggi: what we know so far

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

Saudi to host 'Davos in desert' despite outcry over Khashoggi's killing

Organisers of the three-day Future Investment Initiative (FII), in Riyadh have taken down a list of speakers from its website, after Jamal Khashoggi's killing prompted a number of policymakers and corporate giants to withdraw from the summit.

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi's killing was "murder"

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir on Sunday told Fox News, "We are determined to punish those who are responsible for this murder." Turkish President Erdogan is expected on Tuesday to give details of Turkey's investigation into Khashoggi's fate.

Remote Syrian refugee camp in desperate need of aid

The UN says the refugees in Al Rukban camp in southern Syria are in critical need of food, water, and medical supplies. The camp is home to more than 50,000 people from Homs and Deir Ezzor and other areas.

We don't know where the body is – Saudi FM on Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir says the kingdom did not know where the body of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was, despite admitting to the killing and calling it a "tremendous mistake."

Exclusive pictures emerge of Khashoggi entering the Saudi consulate

TRT World has obtained exclusive CCTV pictures of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi just minutes before he entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

UK family uses tuk tuk to raise awareness about epilepsy deaths

More than 65 million people have epilepsy worldwide. But many of those are not aware of the risk of a sudden death.

Israel delays demolition of Bedouin village in occupied West Bank

Israel has also ordered the country's goods and people border crossings with Gaza to be opened, just four days after shuttering them following a rocket attack from Palestinian territory that sparked retaliatory strikes.

Turkey says it won't allow 'cover-up' in Khashoggi killing

A senior official of Turkey’s governing AK party says Ankara will "never allow a cover-up" of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after Riyadh conceded that Khashoggi died inside its Istanbul consulate.

Khashoggi's killing is a crisis for the American soul

US President Donald Trump lamented that the Saudis were being unfairly judged as 'guilty until proven innocent'. Well, President Trump, the truth is now out - and the Saudi leadership is guilty unless proven otherwise. Your move.