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Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a sovereign state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km² (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the largest sovereign state in the Middle East, the second-largest in the Arab world, the fifth-largest in Asia, and the 12th-largest in the world. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south; it is separated from Israel and Egypt by the Gulf of Aqaba. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland and mountains. As of October 2018, the Saudi economy was the largest in the Middle East and the 18th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia also has one of the world's youngest populations; 50 percent of its 33.4 million people are under 25 years old.

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In a bid to rebuke Donald Trump, US Congress blocks $8 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia; president likely to issue third veto

The US House voted Wednesday to block $8.1 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other allies, a rebuke of Donald Trump that will likely lead to a veto by the president.
Firstpost - Published 2 hours ago

Yemen's Houthis say they launched drone attack on Saudi's Jizan airport

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group said it launched a drone attack on Jizan airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia early on Wednesday, part of an escalation of cross-border assaults in the 4-year-old..
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Amir Khan says Pacquiao fight to take place in Saudi Arabia

SHOWS: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES (FILE NOVEMBER 2016) (TOP RANK - ACCESS ALL) 1. MANNY PACQUIAO WEIGHING IN FOR FIGHT AGAINST JESSIE VARGAS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FILE OCTOBER

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Khan v Pacquiao appears set for Saudi Arabia date

Amir Khan claims he and Manny Pacquiao have both signed up for a fight and is targeting a meeting in Saudi Arabia later this year. The 32-year-old Briton says the pair have both agreed terms, with..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:29Published 2 days ago

APEX Racing win Turin Drone race

APEX Racing move up to second place in the Drone Champions League standings after beating overall leaders XBlade Running in Turin.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:34Published 4 days ago

US House Democrats lead push to restrict Trump on Iran strikes

House passes defence bill with amendments addressing Iran, Saudi arm sales and Yemen. Trump has threatened a veto.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:33Published 4 days ago

Yemenis protest against severe fuel shortage

Hundreds of Yemenis have been protesting outside the UN office in Sanaa demanding action against fuel restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:41Published 5 days ago

UAE to reduce troop presence in Yemen: Reports

Emirati official reportedly says move is part of transition from military to 'peace-first' strategy and Saudi Arabia was consulted.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:56Published 1 week ago

Wall Street drops as Apple slumps

U.S. stocks fell Monday as Apple shares dropped following a broker downgrade. As Fred Katayama reports, investors also weighed chances of an aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later..

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Dominic Kane's ASLIVE at Vienna

The powerful Saudi-dominated oil cartel faces US shale production fuelling low prices.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published 2 weeks ago

UK's May says Iran must uphold nuclear deal obligations

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that escalating tensions in the Gulf is not in anyone's interest and that all sides needed to work together "to counter Iran's destabilising..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Trump calls MBS 'friend,' is silent on Khashoggi

President Donald Trump says he appreciated Saudi Arabia's purchase of U.S. military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "friend of mine" who had worked to open up the country with..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:30Published 3 weeks ago

Trump and MBS, together on G20 stage

U.S. President Donald Trump chatted with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, during the traditional G20 group photo in Osaka. Their meeting came shortly after the realease of a report by..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

'Time to act': UN expert urges international Khashoggi probe

Agnes Callamard says Saudi trial of suspects in Khashoggi killing not being carried out in 'good faith'.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:45Published 3 weeks ago

Analysis: UN rapporteur criticises Saudi’s Khashoggi murder probe

Agnes Callamard says Saudi investigation has not examined who may have ordered Khashoggi's murder.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 24:14Published 3 weeks ago

Theresa May faces heat over Saudi arms sales at PMQs

Jeremy Corbyn challenged the prime minister about the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, which is engaged in the war in Yemen.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:41Published 3 weeks ago

Saudi Crown Prince MBS visits Seoul for trade deals

South Korea tries to become a key player in Saudi Arabia's restructuring of its economy away from a reliance on oil.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published 3 weeks ago

Hatice Cengiz: UN 'must take action now' over Khashoggi's murder

Fiancee of slain reporter says Saudi Arabia acted in 'scandalous' manner by trying to eliminate evidence of killing.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:08Published 3 weeks ago

U.S. Seeks Funds For Middle East Peace Plan

MANAMA (Reuters) - The Trump administration prepared to launch its $50 billion economic formula for Israeli-Palestinian peace in Bahrain on Tuesday but the Palestinian leadership reiterated its disdain..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

Palestinians clash with Israeli forces in protest at Kushner's economic peace plan

Palestinians staged protests on Tuesday across the West Bank and Gaza as the first stage of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan was launched at a conference the White House touts as a bid..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Mike Pompeo Talks To Gulf Arab Allies About Iran And Maritime Security

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Iran and maritime security with Gulf Arab allies. Pompeo took a trip to the region after President Donald Trump called off a military strike in the area...

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 3 weeks ago

Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport: reports

Yemen's Houthi movement launched an attack on Abha civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday (June 23) that killed one person and wounded 21 others, the Saudi-led coalition battling the group..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

U.S. 'Very Pleased' That Saudi Arabia Ensuring Well-Supplied Oil Market

According to Reuters, a U.S. official said on Friday said that the United States is “very pleased” that Saudi Arabia is making sure that the global oil market is well supplied. The statement comes..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published on June 22, 2019

Turkey's Erdogan Says Khashoggi's Killers Will Pay the Price, Be Held Accountable

According to Reuters, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that those responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will pay the price and be held accountable. Earlier on Wednesday,..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 22, 2019

U.S. Envoy: America And Iran Must Use Diplomacy, Not Military Force

The United States envoy on Iran, Brian Hook, said on Friday it was important America does everything it can to de-escalate tensions with Iran. According to Reuters, Hook spoke at a news conference in..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on June 21, 2019

In another rebuke to Trump, Senate votes to block Saudi arms sale

US Senate rejects Trump's plan to bypass Congress to complete $8bn in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other countries.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on June 21, 2019

U.S. Human Trafficking Report Downgrades Saudi Arabia & Cuba

According to a report by Reuters, on Thursday, the US State Department released its annual human trafficking report, demoting both Saudi Arabia and Cuba to countries that failed to meet minimum US..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:51Published on June 20, 2019