How different nations are responding to spikes in coronavirus
Europe, the Middle East and Australia face a rise in cases, with some officials re-imposing curfews and restricting public gatherings
Saudi Arabia
Total COVID-19 cases worldwide stand at over 17 million
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the worldwide impacts of COVID-19
U.S. charges ex-Twitter employees with spying for Saudi Arabia
Formerly facing 2 charges, the men now stand accused of 7 offenses related to alleged snooping on Twitter users critical of Saudi royals.
AMI facing new controversy
According to the Wall Street Journal, American Media Inc., the publisher of National Enquirer, asked the Dept. of Justice about whether they needed to register as a foreign agent, following the publication of a magazine promoting Saudi Arabia. CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Senate votes to pull out of Yemen
The Senate voted to withdraw U.S. aid from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, despite President Trump's support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter for the AP joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the vote.
Trump on Khashoggi disappearance
At the White House Wednesday, President Trump said he is not providing cover for Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. New York magazine national correspondent Gabe Debenedetti and Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Khashoggi murder trial begins in Turkey
The trial of 20 Saudi nationals accused in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi has started in Istanbul. The defendants are being tried in absentia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen
The coronavirus pandemic is threatening to ravage Yemen as a humanitarian catastrophe grips the country. The exact number of cases remains unclear as heavy fighting continues between Iran-backed Houthi rebels, separatist groups and Saudi-backed government forces. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Saudi Arabia is battling a 2nd wave of coronavirus infections
Number of COVID-19 cases recorded daily has doubled across the kingdom since restrictions were eased, making the massive hajj Muslim pilgrimage unlikely.
As "chaos" hides extent of Yemen's COVID crisis, experts count graves
One scientist agrees with gravediggers in the war-torn city of Yemen who report a five-fold increase in deaths since the coronavirus arrived.
Senate fails to overturn Trump veto on Yemen
The Senate on Thursday failed to overturn President Donald Trump's veto of legislation that would have ended U.S. military assistance for the Saudi-led war in Yemen against Iran-backed rebels. Lawmakers pledged to re-examine other aspects of America's ties with the kingdom.
"Sabotage attacks" on Saudi oil tankers
A series of sabotage attacks are targeting oil supplies in the Middle East. The attacks are reportedly aimed at oil tankers owned by Saudi Arabia and other countries. They come amid warnings from the U.S. about a growing threat from Iran. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. orders some embassy staff out of Iraq
Some U.S. embassy workers in Iraq have been ordered to immediately leave the country as tensions with Iran escalate. But some U.S. allies disagree with the Trump administration over whether Iranian threats are increasing. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with the latest.
Jamal Khashoggi's sons forgive his Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution
Salah Khashoggi explained that forgiveness was extended during the holy month of Ramadan in line with Islamic tradition to offer pardons in cases allowed by Islamic law.
Saudi sisters flee home for freedom abroad
Two Saudi sisters have fled home for freedom abroad. Maha and Wafa al-Subaie say they suffered domestic abuse from their family and a lack of basic human rights in Saudi Arabia. Freelance journalist Laura Kasinoff spoke to the sisters while they stayed at a refugee center in Tbilisi, Georgia. She joined CBSN to take us through their journey.
Saudis urge "all means of force" to confront Iran
With tension soaring between the U.S. and Iran, CBS News Imtiaz Tyab reports from Mecca, where key U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is pushing the world to confront it's arch-rival Iran with "force and firmness."
Emergency summit held in Saudi Arabia
Several Middle East countries held an emergency summit to discuss escalating tensions with Iran. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. flexes muscle after tanker attacks
The United Arab Emirates said that a "state actor" was most likely behind attacks on four tankers off the Emirati coast. The U.S. suspects Iran is to blame, but the country has denied any involvement. BBC News' Jonathan Beale reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
Congress denounces arms deal with Saudi
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are criticizing the Trump administration's latest $8.1 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Some members of Congress accuse the administration of invoking a "phony" emergency provision in order to bypass Congress. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look.
Saudi Arabia, UAE respond to tanker attacks
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are calling for decisive action to protect energy supplies after two oil tankers were attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump says Iran is to blame. Charlie D'Agata reports.
White House focusing on building global consensus
The Trump administration says the world must unite as it works to build a global consensus that Iran was behind Thursday's attacks on two oil tankers. So far, only Britain and Saudi Arabia are backing the case. Errol Barnett reports.
UN: MBS should be probed in Khashoggi killing
A new United Nations report on the killing of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi recommends an investigation of Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. His role has been a source of speculation since Khashoggi was murdered. The report says "there is credible evidence meriting further investigation." Holly Williams reports.
Iran shoots down U.S. military drone
Iran has shot down a U.S. Navy drone in what the Pentagon is calling an "unprovoked attack" in international airspace. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from United Arab Emirates and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon.
Trump explains why he called off Iran strike
President Trump says he called off a military strike against Iran because too many people would have died. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with more on Trump administration's strategy.
Trump set to impose new Iran sanctions
President Trump is set to impose new sanctions on Iran. This comes after the country downed a U.S. drone and allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Middle East. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Washington, and Asha Castleberry, a national security analyst, U.S. Army veteran and foreign policy professor at George Washington University, joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Russia's alleged hybrid warfare targeting seafloor cables vital to modern life
A web of undersea cables connects our lives and our global economy. As U.S. adversaries are accused of sabotage, they're proving to be targets of choice.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida coasts
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Amazon issuing Prime refunds after $2.5B settlement. Here's what to know.
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24.
TSA may start charging a fee for passengers without a Real ID
The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.