The New York Times 1:25 am on February 26, 2021
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Blinken, Antony J ( 41 ), Classified Information and State Secrets ( 84 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), State Department ( 185 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

Biden Speaks With Saudi King; Unclear if Khashoggi Killing Was Discussed

An intelligence report is expected to be released on Friday as the Biden administration engages in a “recalibration” of the United States’ relationship with Saudi Arabia.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #blinken-antony-j, #classified-information-and-state-secrets, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #state-department, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 1:05 am on February 25, 2021
Tags: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Central Intelligence Agency ( 100 ), Classified Information and State Secrets ( 84 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

Candidate Biden Called Saudi Arabia a ‘Pariah.’ He Now Has to Deal With It.

In a coming call with King Salman, the president plans to warn him that the United States will soon make public intelligence about the Saudi crown prince’s role in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

#assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #central-intelligence-agency, #classified-information-and-state-secrets, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:00 am on February 18, 2021
Tags: Badawi, Raif ( 3 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Egypt ( 45 ), Hathloul, Loujain al- ( 6 ), International Relations ( 168 ), Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ) ( 8 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), Women and Girls ( 732 ), Women's Rights ( 158 )

These Women Confront Dictators. Why Can’t We?

I’m inspired by two sisters who stood up to goons with clubs and razors in Egypt.

#badawi-raif, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #egypt, #hathloul-loujain-al, #international-relations, #middle-east-and-north-africa-unrest-2010, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations, #women-and-girls, #womens-rights

The New York Times 9:36 pm on February 10, 2021
Tags: Hathloul, Loujain al- ( 6 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Women's Rights ( 158 )

Loujain al-Hathloul, Saudi Women’s Rights Activist, Freed From Prison

Loujain al-Hathloul was a champion of freedoms for Saudi women. She had been imprisoned for nearly three years on charges that rights groups called politically motivated.

#hathloul-loujain-al, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #saudi-arabia, #womens-rights

The New York Times 10:24 pm on February 3, 2021
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Blinken, Antony J ( 41 ), China ( 1,141 ), Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat ( 64 ), Embargoes and Sanctions ( 163 ), Iran ( 184 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Myanmar ( 64 ), Navalny, Aleksei A ( 82 ), North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( 51 ), North Korea ( 63 ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Putin, Vladimir V ( 201 ), Russia ( 392 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) ( 469 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

Declaring Democracy Won’t Be Subverted, Biden Demands Russia and Myanmar Reverse Course

The president is about to discover how years of sanctions fatigue — exacerbated in the Trump administration — and a decline in American influence may make it difficult to deliver on his promises.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #blinken-antony-j, #china, #coups-detat-and-attempted-coups-detat, #embargoes-and-sanctions, #iran, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #myanmar, #navalny-aleksei-a, #north-atlantic-treaty-organization, #north-korea, #political-prisoners, #putin-vladimir-v, #russia, #saudi-arabia, #storming-of-the-us-capitol-jan-2021, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations

Biden Demands Russia and Myanmar Reverse Course

The president is about to discover how years of sanctions fatigue — exacerbated in the Trump administration — and a decline in American influence may make it difficult to deliver on his promises.

The New York Times 10:00 am on January 28, 2021
Tags: Architecture ( 85 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

The Dark Reality Behind Saudi Arabia’s Utopian Dreams

Mohammed bin Salman’s absurd plan for the Line — a 106-mile long city with no cars and no roads — comes with a grisly human price.

#architecture, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 11:18 pm on January 19, 2021
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Capital Punishment ( 58 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Textbooks ( 2 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

In Saudi Arabia, Quiet Changes May Ease Tensions With Biden

The new president is a Saudi critic, but he takes office as the kingdom scales back beheadings, removes hate speech from text books and limits prison terms for activists.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #capital-punishment, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #politics-and-government, #saudi-arabia, #textbooks, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 8:01 pm on January 4, 2021
Tags: Bahrain ( 22 ), Egypt ( 45 ), Embargoes and Sanctions ( 163 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Qatar ( 17 ), Qatar Airways ( 4 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), United Arab Emirates ( 64 )

Kuwait Says Saudi Arabia Will Reopen Borders With Qatar

The announcement by Kuwait was not confirmed by Saudi Arabia, which has led a Gulf boycott of Qatar for more than three years.

#bahrain, #egypt, #embargoes-and-sanctions, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #qatar, #qatar-airways, #saudi-arabia, #united-arab-emirates

The New York Times 10:00 am on December 30, 2020
Tags: Hathloul, Loujain al- ( 6 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Prisons and Prisoners ( 134 ), Royal Families ( 53 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Saudi Assn for Civil and Political Rights, United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

My Father Spoke About Reforms. Saudi Arabia Is Slowly Killing Him.

President-elect Joe Biden must push Saudi Arabia to release its political prisoners.

#hathloul-loujain-al, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #prisons-and-prisoners, #royal-families, #saudi-arabia, #saudi-assn-for-civil-and-political-rights, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 2:47 pm on December 28, 2020
Tags: Hathloul, Loujain al- ( 6 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Sentences (Criminal) ( 28 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), Women's Rights ( 158 )

Loujain al-Halthloul, Saudi Rights Activist, Gets Prison Sentence

Loujain al-Hathloul, who was arrested just before the driving ban was lifted, was charged with undermining the kingdom in a case that supporters decried as a political persecution.

#hathloul-loujain-al, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #saudi-arabia, #sentences-criminal, #united-states-international-relations, #womens-rights

The New York Times 10:35 pm on December 24, 2020
Tags: Amazon.com Inc ( 218 ), Cengiz, Hatice ( 2 ), Documentary Films and Programs ( 150 ), Fogel, Bryan ( 2 ), Icarus (Movie), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Movies ( 691 ), Netflix Inc ( 181 ), The Dissident (Movie), Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming ( 273 )

An Oscar Winner Made a Khashoggi Documentary. Streaming Services Didn’t Want It.

Bryan Fogel’s examination of the killing of the Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi had trouble finding a home among the companies that can be premier platforms for documentary films.

#amazon-com-inc, #cengiz-hatice, #documentary-films-and-programs, #fogel-bryan, #icarus-movie, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #movies, #netflix-inc, #the-dissident-movie, #video-recordings-downloads-and-streaming

The New York Times 12:25 am on December 23, 2020
Tags: Aljabri, Saad ( 3 ), Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Canada ( 183 ), Diplomatic Immunity ( 6 ), Extradition ( 35 ), Immunity from Prosecution ( 24 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), State Department ( 185 ), Suits and Litigation (Civil) ( 389 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

U.S. Considers Granting Immunity to Saudi Prince in Suspected Assassination Attempt

If the request is granted, it could potentially provide a legal basis to dismiss a separate case against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

#aljabri-saad, #assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #canada, #diplomatic-immunity, #extradition, #immunity-from-prosecution, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #saudi-arabia, #state-department, #suits-and-litigation-civil, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:03 pm on November 23, 2020
Tags: Group of Twenty ( 10 ), International Relations ( 168 ), Israel ( 231 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Netanyahu, Benjamin ( 94 ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Israeli Reports Say Netanyahu Met Saudi Crown Prince, but Saudis Deny It

The reported visit on Sunday night, amid talk of warming relations, would be the first known meeting between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders.

#group-of-twenty, #international-relations, #israel, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #netanyahu-benjamin, #pompeo-mike, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 9:28 am on November 23, 2020
Tags: Group of Twenty ( 10 ), International Relations ( 168 ), Israel ( 231 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Netanyahu, Benjamin ( 94 ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Netanyahu Meets With Saudi Crown Prince

The reported visit on Sunday night would be the first known meeting between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders.

#group-of-twenty, #international-relations, #israel, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #netanyahu-benjamin, #pompeo-mike, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 3:37 pm on November 21, 2020
Tags: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Group of Twenty ( 10 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Human Rights Watch ( 16 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) ( 7 ), Women's Rights ( 158 )

At G-20, Saudi Arabia and Human Rights Activists Fight Over Kingdom’s Image

As the summit’s host, the kingdom hopes to showcase its advances, while critics see an opportunity to pounce. But the virtual event will have a lower profile.

#assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #group-of-twenty, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #human-rights-watch, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #riyadh-saudi-arabia, #womens-rights

The New York Times 4:35 pm on November 20, 2020
Tags: Arms Trade ( 30 ), Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Hathloul, Loujain al- ( 6 ), Iran ( 184 ), Israel ( 231 ), middle east ( 56 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Presidential Election of 2020 ( 3,314 ), Presidential Transition (US) ( 219 ), Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, Princess of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States ( 1,882 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 ), Yemen ( 31 )

After Trump’s Embrace, Saudis Brace for a Chillier Tone From Biden

Saudi Arabia’s leaders counted on President Trump’s unwavering support, but President-elect Biden has vowed to take away the kingdom’s “dangerous blank check.”

#arms-trade, #assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #hathloul-loujain-al, #iran, #israel, #middle-east, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #presidential-election-of-2020, #presidential-transition-us, #reema-bint-bandar-bin-sultan-princess-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #trump-donald-j, #united-states, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government, #yemen

The New York Times 7:44 pm on October 20, 2020
Tags: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Cengiz, Hatice ( 2 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Suits and Litigation (Civil) ( 389 ), Turkey ( 77 ), Washington Post ( 33 )

Fiancée Sues Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing

The fiancée of the slain Washington Post journalist sued Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an attempt to learn more about the 2018 killing.

#assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #cengiz-hatice, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #saudi-arabia, #suits-and-litigation-civil, #turkey, #washington-post

The New York Times 9:00 am on October 18, 2020
Tags: Afghanistan War (2001- ) ( 143 ), Assad, Bashar al- ( 19 ), Bensouda, Fatou ( 5 ), Bolton, John R ( 50 ), Embargoes and Sanctions ( 163 ), european union ( 329 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), International Criminal Court ( 16 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), National Security Council ( 58 ), Netanyahu, Benjamin ( 94 ), Palestinian Authority ( 23 ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), united nations ( 119 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity ( 97 )

Trump’s Sanctions on International Court May Do Little Beyond Alienating Allies

Critics say the administration has targeted a human rights lawyer with economic penalties meant for warlords, dictators and authoritarian governments.

#afghanistan-war-2001, #assad-bashar-al, #bensouda-fatou, #bolton-john-r, #embargoes-and-sanctions, #european-union, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #international-criminal-court, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #national-security-council, #netanyahu-benjamin, #palestinian-authority, #pompeo-mike, #trump-donald-j, #united-nations, #united-states-international-relations, #war-crimes-genocide-and-crimes-against-humanity

The New York Times 11:01 pm on October 17, 2020
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Bolton, John R ( 50 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Defense Department ( 242 ), Duterte, Rodrigo ( 24 ), Erdogan Recep Tayyip ( 54 ), Joint Chiefs of Staff ( 23 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Kim Jong-un ( 49 ), Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) ( 88 ), Maduro, Nicolas ( 33 ), May, Theresa M ( 5 ), Milley, Mark A ( 40 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), United States Defense and Military Forces ( 434 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

Donald Trump’s Incompetent Foreign Policy

For all the sound and fury, Trump’s foreign policy has few accomplishments.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #bolton-john-r, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #duterte-rodrigo, #erdogan-recep-tayyip, #joint-chiefs-of-staff, #khashoggi-jamal, #kim-jong-un, #macron-emmanuel-1977, #maduro-nicolas, #may-theresa-m, #milley-mark-a, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:00 pm on October 16, 2020
Tags: Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power (Book), Books and Literature ( 1,071 ), Hope, Bradley, Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline ( 150 ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Rundell, David H, Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Scheck, Justin, United States International Relations ( 684 ), Vision or Mirage: Saudi Arabia at the Crossroads (Book)

The Mysteries of the American-Saudi Alliance

Two new books, David H. Rundell’s “Vision or Mirage” and Bradley Hope and Justin Scheck’s “Blood and Oil,” offer insights into an enigmatic country.

#blood-and-oil-mohammed-bin-salmans-ruthless-quest-for-global-power-book, #books-and-literature, #hope-bradley, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #politics-and-government, #rundell-david-h, #saudi-arabia, #scheck-justin, #united-states-international-relations, #vision-or-mirage-saudi-arabia-at-the-crossroads-book

The New York Times 9:14 pm on October 11, 2020
Tags: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ( 68 ), Kushner, Jared ( 71 ), middle east ( 56 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Netanyahu, Benjamin ( 94 ), Obama, Barack ( 224 ), Palestinians ( 84 ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Suleimani, Qassim ( 11 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

For Trump, Defying Mideast Truisms Produced Breakthroughs and Backfires

Disregarding norms and accepted wisdom, President Trump went his own way in the Middle East and, in some cases, got what he wanted.

#islamic-state-in-iraq-and-syria-isis, #kushner-jared, #middle-east, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #netanyahu-benjamin, #obama-barack, #palestinians, #pompeo-mike, #suleimani-qassim, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 10:57 pm on October 2, 2020
Tags: Bezos, Jeffrey P ( 47 ), Central Intelligence Agency ( 100 ), Cyberattacks and Hackers ( 54 ), Federal Bureau of Investigation ( 203 ), Fogel, Bryan ( 2 ), Istanbul (Turkey) ( 15 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Kingdom of Silence (Movie), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Movies ( 691 ), Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides ( 433 ), Rowley, Richard, Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Washington Post ( 33 )

Jamal Khashoggi’s Killing is Focus of ‘Kingdom of Silence’ and ‘The Dissident’

“Kingdom of Silence,” due Friday, and “The Dissident,” due Dec. 18, revisit the killing of the Saudi journalist Khashoggi in Turkey in 2018.

#bezos-jeffrey-p, #central-intelligence-agency, #cyberattacks-and-hackers, #federal-bureau-of-investigation, #fogel-bryan, #istanbul-turkey, #khashoggi-jamal, #kingdom-of-silence-movie, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #movies, #murders-attempted-murders-and-homicides, #rowley-richard, #saudi-arabia, #washington-post

The New York Times 11:00 pm on September 18, 2020
Tags: Bahrain ( 22 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Palestinians ( 84 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United Arab Emirates ( 64 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

Trump’s Middle Eastern Mirage

Will there be a Saudi October surprise?

#bahrain, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #palestinians, #saudi-arabia, #trump-donald-j, #united-arab-emirates, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 9:24 pm on September 13, 2020
Tags: Bahrain ( 22 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Grand Mosque (Bursa, Turkey), Haaretz ( 3 ), International Crisis Group ( 5 ), International Relations ( 168 ), Israel ( 231 ), Jews and Judaism ( 121 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Muslims and Islam ( 137 ), Palestinians ( 84 ), United Arab Emirates ( 64 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

In Arab States’ Embrace, Israelis See a Reshaped Mideast

Normalized ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain raise hopes in Israel that it is finally gaining acceptance in its volatile neighborhood.

#bahrain, #defense-and-military-forces, #grand-mosque-bursa-turkey, #haaretz, #international-crisis-group, #international-relations, #israel, #jews-and-judaism, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #muslims-and-islam, #palestinians, #united-arab-emirates, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 4:01 pm on September 12, 2020
Tags: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) ( 9 ), Bahrain ( 22 ), Israel ( 231 ), Khalifa, Hamad Bin Isa al-, Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Palestine Liberation Organization ( 7 ), Palestinians ( 84 ), Presidential Election of 2020 ( 3,314 ), United States International Relations ( 684 )

Bahrain Recognized Israel. Here’s Why It Matters.

The announcement that Bahrain would establish full diplomatic relations with Israel leaves open the possibility that more Arab states will follow.

#abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates, #bahrain, #israel, #khalifa-hamad-bin-isa-al, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #palestine-liberation-organization, #palestinians, #presidential-election-of-2020, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 12:15 am on September 12, 2020
Tags: Bahrain ( 22 ), International Relations ( 168 ), Israel ( 231 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Palestinians ( 84 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

Bahrain Says It’s Time to Embrace Israel. The Gulf Hears a Saudi Voice.

Bahrain’s closeness to Saudi rulers makes it unthinkable the change in diplomatic ties happened without approval. But Saudi Arabia itself may not be in a rush to normalize relations with Israel.

#bahrain, #international-relations, #israel, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #palestinians, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:08 pm on September 7, 2020
Tags: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Targeted Killings ( 26 ), Turkey ( 77 )

Saudi Court Issues Final Verdicts in Khashoggi Killing

The sentences, of up to 20 years in prison, were issued months after one of Jamal Khashoggi’s sons said he and his siblings had forgiven the men who killed him.

#assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #saudi-arabia, #targeted-killings, #turkey

The New York Times 1:48 am on September 1, 2020
Tags: Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Saudi King Fires 2 Royals in Defense Corruption Inquiry

The king’s decision was based on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s call for an investigation into “suspicious financial transactions at the defense ministry,” according to state news media.

#defense-and-military-forces, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #politics-and-government, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 1:17 am on August 20, 2020
Tags: Arms Trade ( 30 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 2,368 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Defense Department ( 242 ), Gantz, Benny ( 22 ), Israel ( 231 ), Kushner, Jared ( 71 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Nahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- ) ( 6 ), National Security Council ( 58 ), Netanyahu, Benjamin ( 94 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), State Department ( 185 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United Arab Emirates ( 64 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

Trump Administration Plans Arms Sale to U.A.E. Despite Israeli Worries

The Trump White House is quietly planning sales of F-35 stealth fighters and advanced drones to the Emiratis as part of a wider plan to realign the Middle East, but Israel and Congress may object.

#arms-trade, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-department, #gantz-benny, #israel, #kushner-jared, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #nahyan-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-1961, #national-security-council, #netanyahu-benjamin, #saudi-arabia, #state-department, #trump-donald-j, #united-arab-emirates, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:21 pm on August 13, 2020
Tags: El Mundo ( 2 ), Juan Carlos I, King of Spain ( 5 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Royal Families ( 53 )

The Immoral Double Life of the Former King of Spain

An outdated culture allowed King Juan Carlos I to become a lobbyist for Arab dictatorships and to hide his fortune for decades.

#el-mundo, #juan-carlos-i-king-of-spain, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #royal-families

The New York Times 9:00 am on August 13, 2020
Tags: El Mundo ( 2 ), Juan Carlos I, King of Spain ( 5 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Royal Families ( 53 )

The King Had No Clothes. Spain Looked the Other Way.

An outdated culture allowed King Juan Carlos I to become a lobbyist for Arab dictatorships and to hide his fortune for decades.

#el-mundo, #juan-carlos-i-king-of-spain, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #royal-families

The New York Times 6:37 pm on August 6, 2020
Tags: Aljabri, Saad ( 3 ), Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Canada ( 183 ), Central Intelligence Agency ( 100 ), Espionage and Intelligence Services ( 188 ), Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) ( 7 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Nayef ( 4 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) ( 7 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Suits and Litigation (Civil) ( 389 ), Washington (DC) ( 157 )

Former Saudi Official Accuses the Crown Prince of Trying to Kill Him

Saad Aljabri, a former top intelligence official, filed suit in Washington alleging that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a team of agents to Canada to kill him.

#aljabri-saad, #assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #canada, #central-intelligence-agency, #espionage-and-intelligence-services, #interpol-international-criminal-police-organization, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-nayef, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #riyadh-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #suits-and-litigation-civil, #washington-dc

The New York Times 1:03 am on August 6, 2020
Tags: Arms Control and Limitation and Disarmament ( 25 ), Central Intelligence Agency ( 100 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Espionage and Intelligence Services ( 188 ), International Atomic Energy Agency ( 9 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), National Security Council ( 58 ), Nuclear Energy ( 22 ), Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, Nuclear Weapons ( 87 ), Obama, Barack ( 224 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Schiff, Adam B ( 10 ), State Department ( 185 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), Uranium ( 7 )

U.S. Examines Whether Saudi Nuclear Program Could Lead to Bomb Effort

Intelligence agencies are scrutinizing whether the kingdom’s work with China to develop nuclear expertise is cover to process uranium and move toward development of a weapon.

#arms-control-and-limitation-and-disarmament, #central-intelligence-agency, #defense-and-military-forces, #espionage-and-intelligence-services, #international-atomic-energy-agency, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #national-security-council, #nuclear-energy, #nuclear-nonproliferation-treaty, #nuclear-weapons, #obama-barack, #saudi-arabia, #schiff-adam-b, #state-department, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations, #uranium

The New York Times 8:34 pm on July 26, 2020
Tags: Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud, Houthis ( 17 ), Iran ( 184 ), Khamenei, Ali ( 15 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Strange Bedfellows: Iran’s Ex-President Woos Saudi Crown Prince as Pen Pal

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, known in the West for his Holocaust denial and disputed re-election in 2009, writes a warm letter to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling him a man of peace.

#ahmadinejad-mahmoud, #houthis, #iran, #khamenei-ali, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #politics-and-government, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 11:11 am on July 24, 2020
Tags: Aljabri, Saad ( 3 ), Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) ( 7 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Leahy, Patrick J ( 7 ), Mohammed bin Nayef ( 4 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

A Saudi Spy Chief Hid Abroad. With Appeals and Threats, M.B.S. Tried to Bring Him Back

To try to force a former Saudi intelligence officer to return to the kingdom, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked for his help, targeted his family and sought to have him arrested abroad.

#aljabri-saad, #interpol-international-criminal-police-organization, #khashoggi-jamal, #leahy-patrick-j, #mohammed-bin-nayef, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 12:08 am on July 8, 2020
Tags: Arms Trade ( 30 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Embargoes and Sanctions ( 163 ), Great Britain ( 423 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Magnitsky, Sergei L ( 4 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) ( 7 ), Yemen ( 31 )

U.K. Says It Will Resume Arms to Saudi Arabia

Military sales were suspended over concerns about Saudi human rights violations in Yemen. Now, Britain argues that Saudi violations there are “isolated incidents.”

#arms-trade, #defense-and-military-forces, #embargoes-and-sanctions, #great-britain, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #khashoggi-jamal, #magnitsky-sergei-l, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #riyadh-saudi-arabia, #yemen

The New York Times 10:34 am on July 3, 2020
Tags: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations ( 69 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), News and News Media ( 524 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Turkey ( 77 )

Trial of 20 Saudis in Jamal Khashoggi Killing Opens in Turkey

Supporters of the slain journalist expressed hope that the proceedings would offer a chance for justice. The defendants are to be tried in absentia.

#assassinations-and-attempted-assassinations, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #news-and-news-media, #saudi-arabia, #turkey

The New York Times 10:24 pm on July 1, 2020
Tags: Abizaid, John P, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates ( 61 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) ( 7 ), State Department ( 185 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 ), Workplace Hazards and Violations ( 272 )

Late Action on Virus Prompts Fears Over Safety of U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia

Surging outbreaks in the U.S. Embassy and the kingdom and quiet congressional pressure led the State Department belatedly to allow voluntary departures. Some demand more action.

#abizaid-john-p, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #diplomatic-service-embassies-and-consulates, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #riyadh-saudi-arabia, #state-department, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

The New York Times 5:12 am on June 11, 2020
Tags: Arms Trade ( 30 ), Inspectors General ( 41 ), Linick, Steve A ( 20 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Pompeo, Susan ( 7 ), Raytheon Company ( 12 ), State Department ( 185 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 )

Pompeo Aide Who Pushed Saudi Arms Sale Said to Have Pressured Inspector General

Congress is looking into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked President Trump to fire Steve Linick, the department’s inspector general, to retaliate for investigations.

#arms-trade, #inspectors-general, #linick-steve-a, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #pompeo-mike, #pompeo-susan, #raytheon-company, #state-department, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 11:01 am on May 22, 2020
Tags: Istanbul (Turkey) ( 15 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Targeted Killings ( 26 ), Washington Post ( 33 )

Khashoggi’s Son Says Family Pardons His Father’s Killers

The pardon effectively ends the prospect that any of the men who killed Jamal Khashoggi will be executed.

#istanbul-turkey, #khashoggi-jamal, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #politics-and-government, #saudi-arabia, #targeted-killings, #washington-post

The New York Times 11:33 pm on May 18, 2020
Tags: Fontenrose, Kirsten, Foreign Agents Registration Act ( 4 ), Lobbying and Lobbyists ( 64 ), Mohammed bin Nayef ( 4 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Salman, King of Saudi Arabia ( 8 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Turki, Prince of Saudi Arabia, United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 )

Jailed Saudis Seek Influence in Washington to Counter Crown Prince

Some are hiring lobbyists with links to the Trump administration, looking to build support at a time when the de facto Saudi ruler is beset by economic problems and criticism over human rights violations.

#fontenrose-kirsten, #foreign-agents-registration-act, #lobbying-and-lobbyists, #mohammed-bin-nayef, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #salman-king-of-saudi-arabia, #saudi-arabia, #turki-prince-of-saudi-arabia, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 2:32 pm on May 17, 2020
Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Economic Conditions and Trends ( 313 ), middle east ( 56 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline ( 150 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Saudi Arabia’s Big Dreams and Easy Living Hit a Wall

The coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices have yanked the rug out from under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s development plans and curbed government largess.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #middle-east, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 9:00 am on May 16, 2020
Tags: Arms Trade ( 30 ), Bannon, Stephen K ( 36 ), Civilian Casualties ( 47 ), Corker, Robert Phillips Jr ( 3 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Defense Contracts ( 11 ), Esper, Mark T ( 59 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Kennedy, Thomas A ( 2 ), Khashoggi Jamal ( 24 ), Kushner, Jared ( 71 ), Menendez, Robert ( 10 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), National Security Council ( 58 ), Navarro, Peter ( 23 ), Obama, Barack ( 224 ), Pompeo, Mike ( 157 ), Raytheon Company ( 12 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), State Department ( 185 ), Tillerson, Rex W ( 4 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States ( 1,882 ), United States International Relations ( 684 ), United States Politics and Government ( 4,636 ), Yemen ( 31 )

Why Bombs Made in America Have Been Killing Civilians in Yemen

President Trump sees arms deals as jobs generators for firms like Raytheon, which has made billions in sales to the Saudi coalition. The Obama administration initially backed the Saudis too, but later regretted it as thousands died.

#arms-trade, #bannon-stephen-k, #civilian-casualties, #corker-robert-phillips-jr, #defense-and-military-forces, #defense-contracts, #esper-mark-t, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #kennedy-thomas-a, #khashoggi-jamal, #kushner-jared, #menendez-robert, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #national-security-council, #navarro-peter, #obama-barack, #pompeo-mike, #raytheon-company, #saudi-arabia, #state-department, #tillerson-rex-w, #trump-donald-j, #united-states, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government, #yemen

The New York Times 9:00 am on May 2, 2020
Tags: Jews and Judaism ( 121 ), MBC Group, Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Muslims and Islam ( 137 ), Palestinians ( 84 ), Persian Gulf ( 7 ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Ramadan ( 17 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Television ( 908 )

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Um Haroun’ Ignites Arab Debate on Jews and Israel

Fans have praised a hit TV series for promoting religious diversity. Critics say it encourages “normalization” with Israel and betrays the Palestinian cause.

#jews-and-judaism, #mbc-group, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #muslims-and-islam, #palestinians, #persian-gulf, #politics-and-government, #ramadan, #saudi-arabia, #television

The New York Times 9:47 pm on April 29, 2020
Tags: Aden (Yemen) ( 3 ), Cholera ( 5 ), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Floods ( 79 ), Houthis ( 17 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Yemen ( 31 )

As Fighting Surges, Yemen Is Hit With 1st Cluster of Covid-19 Infections

A handful of coronavirus cases in Aden appeared to confirm fears that the virus has been spreading, stoking concerns of an outbreak that could quickly overwhelm Yemen’s devastated health system.

#aden-yemen, #cholera, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #floods, #houthis, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #yemen

The New York Times 3:49 am on April 29, 2020
Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Defense and Military Forces ( 333 ), Hadi, Abdu Rabbu Mansour ( 2 ), Houthis ( 17 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Southern Transitional Council, United Arab Emirates ( 64 ), Yemen ( 31 )

War Within War: As Saudi Prince Edges Away from Yemen, His Allies Feud

A declaration of self-rule by Yemeni separatists has complicated Saudi efforts to withdraw from the war.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #defense-and-military-forces, #hadi-abdu-rabbu-mansour, #houthis, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #saudi-arabia, #southern-transitional-council, #united-arab-emirates, #yemen

The New York Times 8:59 pm on April 25, 2020
Tags: Badawi, Raif ( 3 ), Capital Punishment ( 58 ), Corporal Punishment ( 3 ), Fines (Penalties) ( 47 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Political Prisoners ( 84 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 )

Saudi Arabia Abolishes Flogging as a Punishment for Crime

The most high-profile flogging in recent years was of the Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes on charges of insulting Islam.

#badawi-raif, #capital-punishment, #corporal-punishment, #fines-penalties, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #political-prisoners, #saudi-arabia

The New York Times 7:48 pm on April 17, 2020
Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Detainees ( 34 ), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations ( 198 ), London (England) ( 142 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Politics and Government ( 1,605 ), Royal Families ( 53 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Women's Rights ( 158 )

After a Year of Silence, a Jailed Saudi Princess Appeals for Help

The detentions of a prince and princess add to the tally of royals who have been locked up during the rise of the kingdom’s powerful crown prince.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #detainees, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #london-england, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #politics-and-government, #royal-families, #saudi-arabia, #womens-rights

The New York Times 3:30 am on April 13, 2020
Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 9,209 ), Economic Conditions and Trends ( 313 ), Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline ( 150 ), Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( 11 ), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) ( 110 ), Putin, Vladimir V ( 201 ), Russia ( 392 ), Saudi Arabia ( 105 ), Trump, Donald J ( 4,839 ), United States ( 1,882 )

Oil Nations, Prodded by Trump, Reach Deal to Slash Production

The deal will reduce output by 9.7 million barrels a day. While significant, the cut falls far short of what is needed to bring oil production in line with demand.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #mohammed-bin-salman-1985, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #organization-of-the-petroleum-exporting-countries, #prices-fares-fees-and-rates, #putin-vladimir-v, #russia, #saudi-arabia, #trump-donald-j, #united-states