UK refuses to publish report on 'funding of extremism'

The British government has announced that it would not publish in full its report on the sources of "funding of extremism" in Britain, prompting opposition charges it was trying to protect its ally Saudi Arabia.

UK activists demand end to Saudi Arabia, UAE arms sales

Campaign groups and legal experts have called on the UK to end arm sales to Saudi Arabia and its allies, warning that continuing to do so may be in violation of international law.

Saudi Arabia & allies demand Qatar close Turkish base, shut Al Jazeera & more within 10 days

The Arab states which have imposed an economic blockade on Qatar over its alleged financing of terrorism have issued a severe list of demands, which includes giving Doha 10 days to cut ties with Iran, shutting down Al Jazeera, closing a Turkish military base and paying a fine.

US, Saudi Arabia ink deals worth blns USD

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday defense and business deals worth billions of US dollars as part of the US President Donald Trump's visit.

Iran to provide Hajj pilgrims with electronic bracelets for safety

Iranian pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj ceremonies will be kitted up with electronic bracelets to "avert possible problems," Tasnim news agency quoted an official as saying on Saturday.

Saudi women to get state services without male guardian’s permission

Saudi women will no longer need a male guardian’s consent to receive state services. The new decree comes after Riyadh, which has been slammed for a poor women’s rights record and gender inequality, was appointed to the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Belgium urged diplomats to vote for Saudi Arabia in UN women’s rights commission : leaked emails

Leaked emails show that the Belgian delegation was instructed in advance to vote for the appointment of Saudi Arabia to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and to make sure its support was known to the Saudis, UN Watch reports.

Belgium ‘regrets’ helping elect Saudi Arabia to UN women's rights panel

Belgium’s vote in favor of appointing Saudi Arabia to a United Nations women’s rights commission was due to a regrettable diplomatic mix-up, said Prime Minister Charles Michel, after the decision sparked a firestorm of criticism at home.

Bangladesh to Build Hundreds of Mosques with Saudi Cash

Bangladesh has approved a project to build hundreds of mosques with almost US$1 billion (S$1.39 billion) from Saudi Arabia, an official said Wednesday, worrying minorities who fear they could be used to spread Wahhabism.

Germany Sells Arms to UAE despite Saudi's Ongoing War on Yemen

Germany has approved more major weapons deals with the UAE, including deliveries of high-caliber ammunition, which is helping the Saudi regime in its ongoing war on Yemen.

Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of support for terrorism in region

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said the support of Saudi Arabia for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East, Press TV reported.

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Accuses Iraqi Shiite Militia of Mass Killings

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that the Popular Mobilization Forces, the Iraqi Shiite militia, is the “religious organization," carrying out mass killings in the country with support of Iranian generals.

EU has links with 'odious regimes' like Saudi Arabia: Juncker

When asked whether the EU should still have dialogue with a “more and more authoritarian” Turkish president, the head of the European Commission responded by asking why nobody has been questioning him about EU relations with Saudi Arabia.

Hundreds protest against UN peace plan in Yemen's Sanaa

Hundreds of supporters of Yemen's rebels protested in the capital Sanaa on Saturday against a U.N. peace roadmap aimed at ending a devastating war between the Shiite insurgents and loyalists.

Iran deplores election of Saudi Arabia to UN rights council

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday that the recent election of Saudi Arabia to the UN Human Rights Council is inappropriate, Tehran Times daily reported.

Saudi prince executed for murder

Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday the execution of a Saudi prince for shooting to death a Saudi citizen, Saudi Press Agency reported.

UN: 72-Hour Truce to Begin in Yemen Wednesday

The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen announced a 72-hour cease-fire to begin Wednesday night, after he received commitments from all of the country’s warring factions.

Inquiry: Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen funeral was based on false information

The Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a funeral congregation that killed 140 in Yemen's rebel-held capital on Oct. 8 was based on false information, an investigation team said Saturday.

UN human rights boss repeats call for investigation into Yemen war crimes

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has again called for an international investigation into possible war crimes in Yemen, stressing that a deadly airstrike on a funeral service at the weekend indicates that violations have continued without repercussions.

Saudi warns of 'serious consequences' over US 9/11 bill

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the passage of a U.S. law that would allow families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to sue the kingdom for damages, calling it a matter of "great concern" in a statement on Thursday.