News of saudi arabia

The G20 video call: In the coronavirus era, even summits are virtual

27-03-2020 14:30 Leaders of the world's most powerful economies will convene virtually to coordinate a response to the fast-spreading new coronavirus. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

JOURNALIST'S DEATH

Saudi Arabia sentences five to death for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing

23-12-2019 09:03 Kingdom sentences five people to death on Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic, who was murdered in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last year by a team of agents.

International football

Messi returns with a goal as Argentina down Brazil

15-11-2019 16:24 Albiceleste put in a strong performance before a 22,000-strong crowd in Riyadh, as captain returns from months-long ban to lead national team to victory.

BLOOMBERG

OPEC predicts market share will shrink in years to come, with shale on rise

05-11-2019 14:26 Producers expect demand for oil to slide by 7% over next four years, amid a flood of US shale supplies.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro: South American neighbours 'don't respect democracy and freedom'

31-10-2019 15:44 Speaking in Saudi Arabia, far-right deems criticism against him "fake news," makes a bid for OPEC membership, attacks his neighbours and says Brazil is a 'safe place' for foreign investment.

BRAZILIAN LEADER

Furious Bolsonaro denies links to Marielle Franco's murder

30-10-2019 07:20 President denies alleged links to last year's assassination of Marielle Franco in angry livestream on Facebook, after reports that a suspect in the murder investigation visited his residence before the killing.

BLOOMBERG

Is the world economy sliding into first recession since 2009?

15-10-2019 09:11 The global economy is wobbling and whether it topples over is the big question in financial markets, executive suites and the corridors of power.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina to face Brazil in Saudi Arabia for second time

15-10-2019 08:57 The face-off could be the first time superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar go head-to-head this year.

UNITED NATIONS

UN warns it may default on salaries by November

09-10-2019 11:35 Argentina among countries that have yet to pay their 2019 dues, says UN Secretary General António Guterres, as he warns of a cash crisis.

OIL PRICES

Oil prices rocket as drone attack slashes Saudi output by more than half

16-09-2019 11:46 Oil prices saw their biggest daily gain since the 1991 Gulf War on Monday after weekend drone attacks on two Saudi oil facilities halved output in the world's top crude exporter, fuelling fresh geopolitical and growth fears.

SAUDI ARABIA

Crown prince welcomed back onto world stage after death of Khashoggi

08-12-2018 08:17 Condemnation of Saudi journalist’s murder picks up, yet Mohammed bin Salman’s appearance at the G20 summit confirms just how valuable an ally Riyadh is to most.

by Giulia Petroni

THE DEATH OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI

Human rights put out to pasture as Trump refuses to criticise Saudi Arabia

20-10-2018 10:16 Washington’s kid-glove treatment of Riyadh in the wake of events in the Saudi consulate in Turkey has shown allies they need not worry about criticism.

AS I SEE IT

The Saudis let the mask slip

20-10-2018 08:51 The murder of a journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, is forcing Westerners to take a closer look at their alleged ally.

by James Neilson