The Latest Breaking News from Jamal Khashoggi

Judge dismisses suit against Mohammed bin Salman over Khashoggi killing

The Biden administration had attracted criticism for moving to shield MBS in the suit.

Axios · Dec 6, 2022

US judge dismisses case against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

Judge says Mohammed bin Salman entitled to sovereign immunity despite ‘credible allegations’ of involvement in journalist’s murder

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022

Saudi prince seeks Mideast leadership, independence with Xi's visit

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosts China's leader this week at a delicate moment in U.S.-Saudi ties, signalling Riyadh's resolve to navigate a polarised global order regardless of the wishes of its Western allies, analysts said.

Reuters · Dec 4, 2022

Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president at the World Cup opener in Qatar, it capped a remarkable turnabout in his fortunes - even before the Saudi team put a new feather in his cap by beating Argentina on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 12 days

Saudi Arabia has executed a total of 144 people so far this year, officials say

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

U.S.-Saudi ties under review despite Khashoggi immunity ruling, Blinken says

The U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia is still under review despite a Biden administration ruling that the Saudi crown prince has immunity from a lawsuit over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Biden’s decision to grant Saudi crown prince immunity is a profound mistake

After being repeatedly humiliated by Prince Mohammed, Biden continues to appease an autocrat who disdains him

The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2022

Saudi Arabia executes 12 people with swords even after Crown Prince's promise to cut back

Non-profit organisation Reprieve said Saudi Arabia executed 12 people in 10 days in a new spate of violence. The defendants, all males, were killed after being imprisoned for drug offences

Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022

Saudi Arabia executes 12 people in 10 days for alleged drug offences, Reprieve says

Mohammed bin Salman has vowed to reduce the practice - but there is little evidence of that

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022