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Saudi foreign minister to brief UK lawmakers and prevent ban of arms sales amid Yemen conflict
It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders.
Donald Trump would have ditched G20 Summit over 'disrespectful' China tarmac row with US official
Candidate would have told his aides: Close the doors, let's get out of here
Saudi man who smuggled narcotics into prison with drone gets 15 years in jail and 1,500 lashes
Seven other accomplices received between three and 10 years behind bars.
Theresa May raises concerns over Yemen as calls grow for world's second-biggest arms dealer to stop Saudi sales
Boris Johnson insists Britain 'operates one of the most robust arms export control regimes in the world'.
Hajj 2016: When does Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca begin?
Millions of people will make the journey to the Saudi Arabian city this month.
Why must a Muslim woman undress to become empowered?
Islamophobia is not a Muslim problem – it is about others and their fears.
Iraq demands new ambassador from Saudi Arabia after current envoy accused of fuelling tensions
Iraqi officials have repeatedly warned Thamer al-Sabhan not to intervene in domestic matters.
British companies exporting advance spy tech to international authoritarian governments
Devices capable of recording mobile phone calls among those sold.
Vision 2030 offers hope to many in Saudi Arabia - but this is why I'm less optimistic.
The Deputy Crown Prince's plan to wean Saudi Arabia from oil must be closely monitored.
I am a Muslim - but I will not go to Mecca and support a despotic Saudi state
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a cruel, corrupt, tyrannical, filthy-rich and ungodly clan.
Yemen conflict: UK in 'denial and disarray' over arms sales to Saudi Arabia, says Oxfam
Oxfam says the UK has become 'one of the most significant violators' of the international Arms Trade Treaty.
US trims number of military staff supporting Saudi-led campaign in Yemen conflict
US officials said the sharp reduction of personnel was not due to increasing opposition over civilian casualties.
Son of Osama bin Laden urges Saudis to overthrow their government
In audio message son of terrorist leader called for Saudis to expel US influence.
While we bask in Olympic glory, Saudi Arabia is destroying Yemen with British bombs
The UN has accused Saudi forces of killing twice as many civilians as all others combined.
Kariman Abuljadayel becomes first woman to compete for Saudi Arabia in 100m at Olympic Games
The 22-year-old, who ran in a full body kit and hijab, came seventh in the preliminary race.
Pakistan's new cyber-security law could make bloggers, writers and even readers criminals
Pakistan has joined Saudi Arabia and China as the world's worst censors of the internet
US approves sale of $1.15bn worth of military equipment to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's arms purchases helped push global sales of weapons by more than 10% last year.
Up to 14 dead after Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hits a food factory as airstrikes resume
The hit in the capital Sanaa is the first in five months and ends a shaky truce.
Saudi Arabia working with Germany to track down Isis militants behind Ansbach and Wuezburg attacks
According to rare public report, attacks were directed by terrorists abroad.
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr: Saudi Arabia holding Shia leader's body eight months after execution
Mohammed al-Nimr says the authorities have buried his pro-democracy father but won't reveal where.
World's largest hotel being built in Mecca may miss 2017 deadline
The Abraj Kudai hotel is being built roughly 2km away from the holy Islamic pilgrimage site in Mecca.
Saudi father who 'caged' daughter Amina Al-Jeffery ordered to return her to UK
Judge admits there is 'little or nothing this court could do' if Mohammed Al-Jeffery does not comply.
New Delhi plans to evacuate 10,000 starving jobless Indians from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj calls it a 'food crisis' and says efforts are on to provide relief.
The world needs to come together again or Ali Mohammed al-Nimr will die
Saudi Arabia has always carried out its executions once global attention towards victims subsides
Saudi Arabia could be about to behead and crucify Ali Mohammed al-Nimr
Activists say pro-Saudi sources have alluded that al-Nimr's and other Shia prisoners' executions could be imminent
Saudi Arabia is using British weapons to kill civilians in Yemen – it is time Britain admitted that
Britain's foreign office must condemn Saudi Arabia's war crimes in Yemen
Avoid Jeddah's markets, restaurants and malls over 'potential imminent threat', US warns citizens
There is a 'potential specific threat' to US citizens in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia bans Pokemon Go after renewing 15-year-old fatwa
Ban stems from belief that it represents a form of gambling, which is prohibited by Islam.
Saudi Arabia to send four women athletes to Rio Olympics
The women will compete under wild card entries so they can participate without meeting the formal qualification standards.
Declassified US report links Saudi government officials with 9/11 al-Qaeda terrorists
Document has remained secret since its completion, despite repeated calls for it to be made public.