Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it will block foreigners from traveling to Mecca and the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure at the center of the annual hajj pilgrimage, out of concern over the spread of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus prompts Saudi Arabia to limit travel to holy sites – months ahead of hajj pilgrimage
fox-news/world/world-regions/saudi-arabia
Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, says he will likely ‘bring up the issue’ of American doctor on trial there
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is likely going to “bring up the issue” of detained Saudi-American doctor Walid Fitaihi during his visit to the Middle Eastern country this week.Fitaihi, a … [Read more...] about Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, says he will likely ‘bring up the issue’ of American doctor on trial there
5 of the deadliest international air disasters
A number of passenger planes have been downed throughout world history as a result of mechanical failures and human error.Ranging from mid-air collisions to cargo doors inadvertently falling off, here … [Read more...] about 5 of the deadliest international air disasters
Saudi Arabia denies Jeff Bezos phone hack, calls claim ‘absurd’
Saudi Arabia has denied that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone was hacked during a WhatsApp conversation with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling the claim "absurd."The Saudi Embassy posted a tweet … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia denies Jeff Bezos phone hack, calls claim ‘absurd’
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ phone hacked by Saudi crown prince: reports
The mobile phone of billionaire Jeff Bezos was reportedly hacked during a conversation between the Amazon founder and Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the WhatsApp messaging service, according to … [Read more...] about Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ phone hacked by Saudi crown prince: reports
Pentagon: US could soon restart training Saudi military students
Training for more than 800 Saudi Arabian military students in the United States could resume, the Pentagon said Thursday, weeks after a Saudi gunman killed three U.S. sailors at a Florida base.The … [Read more...] about Pentagon: US could soon restart training Saudi military students
Some Saudi service members in US facing expulsion after NAS Pensacola shooting probe: reports
More than a dozen Saudi service members undergoing training at U.S. military facilities are expected to be expelled from the U.S. following an investigation into last month’s deadly shooting at Naval … [Read more...] about Some Saudi service members in US facing expulsion after NAS Pensacola shooting probe: reports
After NAS Pensacola shooting, Pentagon suspends flight training for hundreds of Saudi students, officials say
The Pentagon on Tuesday suspended more than 850 Saudi students from flight training in response to the deadly shooting by a Saudi student last Friday at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, senior … [Read more...] about After NAS Pensacola shooting, Pentagon suspends flight training for hundreds of Saudi students, officials say
After NAS Pensacola attack, DeSantis urges ‘precautions’ for foreign nationals training with US military
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday urged stronger security “precautions” for foreign nationals training on U.S. military bases after a Saudi gunman shot and killed three people at the Pensacola naval … [Read more...] about After NAS Pensacola attack, DeSantis urges ‘precautions’ for foreign nationals training with US military
After NAS Pensacola attack, DeSantis urges ‘precautions’ for foreign nationals training with US military
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday urged stronger security “precautions” for foreign nationals training on U.S. military bases after a Saudi gunman shot and killed three people at the Pensacola naval … [Read more...] about After NAS Pensacola attack, DeSantis urges ‘precautions’ for foreign nationals training with US military