Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi speaking at a Project on Middle East Democracy event in Washington, D.C. in March.

Author Lawrence Wright Reflects On Friend Jamal Khashoggi's Work As Journalist, Dissident

The day after Jamal Khashoggi was reported missing in Istanbul, the global editor of The Washington Post received what appears to be Khashoggi's final...

Khalid al-Falih is shown at a conference in Riyadh in January, when he was still chairman of Saudi Arabia's state oil giant, Saudi Aramco. He became the country's oil minister in May. Saudi Arabia has been looking to diversify its holdings, and Aramco is reportedly looking to buy an oil refinery near the port of Houston.

Economy & Labor

As Saudi Arabia Diversifies, A Texas Oil Refinery May Be In Its Future

Jackie Northam

Analysts say Saudi Arabia's national oil company may be trying to buy a refinery in the U.S. It's part of an effort to build an economy that goes beyond oil exports.

A shakeup is happening in the Saudi Arabian oil market.

What Saudi Arabia's New Oil Minister Means for the Market in Texas

Alain Stephens

From Texas Standard: You can't talk Texas oil without talking about the competition. In that regard, the eyes of Texas are upon Saudi Arabia right now....

President Obama and Saudi Arabia's King Salman meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on April 20. Salman, 80, has been far more assertive on foreign policy than many expected. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have had differences on issues such as dealing with Iran and fighting the Islamic State. The king announced a restructuring of the government on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia's Surprisingly Assertive 80-Year-Old King

Greg Myre

In just over a year, King Salman has decreed plans for major economic reform, launched a more assertive foreign policy and set a line of succession that could guide the kingdom for decades to come.

Community

The Source: Perfect Storm Causing Unrest In Saudi Arabia, Documentary Shows

Paul Flahive

A Frontline documentary airing tonight on San Antonio's PBS station KLRN shows a side of Saudi Arabia that the west has rarely seen. From The Kingdom's…

Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift

Bill Chappell

Kuwait also summoned Iran's ambassador Tuesday to give him a note of protest over the failure to protect Saudi Arabia's diplomatic missions.

Sudan And Bahrain Join Saudi Arabia, Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Iran

Bill Chappell

Announcing the move Monday, Bahrain said it is responding to "sinful cowardly attacks" on Saudi Arabia's embassy and a consulate in Iran.