Tag: Riyadh
Explosion strikes unused ammunition dump in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia says an explosion has struck an unused ammunition dump in an area southeast of the kingdom's capital,...
Saudi stock market says trading ‘suspended temporarily’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia's key stock market suspended trading Wednesday over what it referred to as a technical glitch, without elaborating.
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FM says Iran ready for closer ties with rival Saudi Arabia
DAMASCUS, Syria — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country is ready for closer ties with its regional rival Saudi Arabia, saying...
Turkish FM in Saudi Arabia to mend ties amid regional shifts
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Turkey’s top diplomat met with his counterpart in Saudi Arabia Tuesday on his first official trip in years, as...
Turkey seeks better Saudi ties despite Khashoggi slaying
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's top envoy is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Turkey seeks to mend ties with the kingdom that hit an all-time...
Prominent female Saudi activist summoned for questioning
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Prominent Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been summoned for questioning by Saudi security three months after her...
Hezbollah leader backs Iran talks with US, Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group on Friday indicated his support for a dialogue between Iran one one side and the...
Iraqi president: Talks between rivals Iran and Saudi ongoing
BAGHDAD — Iraq's president said on Wednesday that his country recently hosted direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on more than...
Iran’s top diplomat praises Iraq efforts as regional broker
BAGHDAD — Iran’s foreign minister on Monday praised Baghdad's efforts aimed at bolstering regional stability, saying he hopes they would lead to “more negotiations...
Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
BAGHDAD — A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that...