Mohammed bin Salman

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Saudi Arabia Sets Up State Security Agency

Saudi Arabia's King Salman issued a decree Thursday setting up a new security agency for the oil-rich kingdom which...

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Tillerson Leaves Gulf With No End In Sight To Qatar Crisis

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday wrapped up a four-day mission to the Gulf with little sign of progress...

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Failed Coup Takes Toll On Turkey’s Foreign Policy

The consequences of the failed July 15 coup in Turkey increased Ankara's international isolation, exposing shortcomings...

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‘Trump Factor’ Seen In Naming of New Saudi Crown Prince

Closer ties between Saudi Arabia and US President Donald Trump's administration helped pave the way for a succession...

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Turkey Sends First Cargo Ship With Aid For Qatar

Turkey on Thursday sent its first ship loaded with aid for its embattled regional ally Qatar which has been hit by...

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Trump Congratulates New Saudi Crown Prince, Raises Qatar Row

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Saudi Arabia's newly appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...

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Saudi King’s Son Mohammed Bin Salman Is New Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia’s king has appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince – replacing his nephew, Mohammed bin...

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Three Things To Watch As Saudi Names New Heir To Throne

Mohammed bin Salman, named Saudi crown prince on Wednesday, becomes first in line to the throne as the historically...

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Saudi King Salman Presides Over Reform Effort

Saudi King Salman, who ascended the throne in January 2015 and the last of the "Sudairi Seven" to rule, has presided...

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Saudi King Appoints His 31-Year-Old Son As Crown Prince Over Cousin

Mohammed bin Salman has been promoted to crown prince and heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia in a shock move by King...

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New Heir To Saudi Throne Holds Power Beyond His Years

Saudi Arabia's hard-charging Mohammed bin Salman, named crown prince on Wednesday, holds unusual power for a man of...

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Saudi King Ousts Nephew, Names Son As Crown Prince

Saudi King Salman ousted his nephew as crown prince on Wednesday and installed his son Mohammed bin Salman -- the first...

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Gulf Crisis Leaves Allies In Difficult Spot

The unprecedented crisis between Qatar and four of its Gulf neighbours including Saudi Arabia is causing a conflict of...

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Saudi, UAE Seize Chance To Isolate Qatar

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, emboldened by US President Donald Trump's new approach to the region, have...

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Putin Talks Syria, Oil With Powerful Saudi Prince

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed cooperation on oil and the conflict in Syria with powerful Saudi...

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Rifts Grow On Both Sides of Yemen Conflict

Rifts are growing within the ranks both of Yemen's government and the rebel alliance, further dimming the prospects of...

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Trump To Visit Israel, Vatican and Saudi Arabia In First Foreign Trip

Donald Trump has said he will visit Israel, the Vatican and Saudi Arabia in his first foreign trip as US president. Mr...

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Saudi Artists Seen ‘pushing’ Boundaries

Artists in Saudi Arabia are pushing boundaries as the kingdom undergoes rapid change and tries to boost its cultural...

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Top Saudi Royal Rules Out Rapprochement With Iran

A powerful Saudi royal said Tuesday that there could be no rapprochement between his country and Iran, which he said...