Saudi Arabia

The kingdom said it was one of the first countries to promote human rights

Riyadh also considering issuing international bonds amid collapse in oil prices, reports say.

Islamabad clarifies that its nuclear weapons are for domestic purposes and for deterrence.

Mohammad bin Nayef was awarded France's highest civilian honour for 'efforts in fight against terror'.

France faced sharp criticism for giving highest honour to Saudi prince despite human rights failures.

French decision to award Legion d'Honneur to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Nayef derided by activists.

Critics say the show 'undermines Britain's claim to be promoting human rights'

The Egyptian government is becoming more guarded than some of the most conservative states in the region.

The move follows Saudi Arabia's decision to halt $3bn in aid to Lebanon.

The 28-year-old man shared more than 600 tweets, where he 'denied the existence of God and ridiculed the Quran'.

Bombers returned 'to hit the rescuers in double-tap air strikes', one witness said.

Iranian oil minister said the Islamic Republic would not be agreeing to an oil output freeze.

Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi says there is 'no sense wasting our time seeking production cuts'.

Ali al-Naimi's warning seemed to be directed at Russia and Iran.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reduces diplomatic presence in Lebanon.

Travel ban issued following the cessation of aid to Lebanon from the Kingdom.

BBC documentary crew reportedly films jihadists and pro-government forces jointly attacking Houthi rebels.

Iranian, Afghan and 30 Saudis were arrested in 2013 in a trial that comes after countries severed diplomatic ties

1MDB maintains it has not paid any funds to the personal accounts of Prime Minister Najb Razak.

Adel al-Jubeir claims rockets would allow rebels to 'neutralize' helicopters and aircraft.

China's Shanghai Composite Index and other indicators react to oil price fall.

Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir dismisses Doha agreement to cut output.

The FTSE 100 jumped 2.87% on Wednesday 17 February, building on Tuesday's gains.

Iran's OPEC envoy says Tehran will not commit to a deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia over capping output

Oil ministers of Venezuela and Iraq are travelling to Tehran to discuss the issue.

The deal, which would increase oil prices, is contingent on Iran and Iraq joining in.

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and Qatar agree to freeze oil output at January levels.

Decision to freeze production to January levels is 'adequate' after meeting with Russia and Iran.

Scepticism about Saudi Arabia and Iran cutting production clouds meeting.

Riyadh embarks on an 18-day muscle-flexing exercise involving 20 countries in volatile Middle East.