Muslims gather in Mecca as hajj pilgrimage begins
One of the world's biggest religious events got underway at first light Sunday in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi coalition vows probe into airstrike that killed 29 kids
Under pressure from U.N., and U.S., coalition says it will assess strike in rebel territory and "clarify" circumstances
Airstrike reportedly hits bus full of children on field trip
The strike was carried out Thursday by the Saudi Arabian-led coalition, which is backed in this war by the U.S.
Airstrike in Yemen kills 50, including children, rebels say
The International Committee of the Red Cross said that its team at a hospital in Saada received the bodies of 29 children, all under 15 years old
Saudi Arabia vs. Canada feud escalates
The U.S. State Department has urged Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve their escalating feud. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has expelled the Canadian ambassador, suspended flights to the country and terminated student exchange programs. This comes after Canada's foreign minister called on the Saudis to release detained human rights activists. Washington Post foreign affairs writer Ishaan Tharoor joins CBSN to break down the diplomatic spat.
Feud between Saudi Arabia & Canada
Saudi Arabia is hitting back after Canada called for the release of a detained human rights activist. The Mideast nation has suspended flights to Canada, expelled the Canadian ambassador, halted trade and terminated student exchange programs to Canada. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Alex Kliment takes us through the spat.
What's driving Saudi Arabia's rapidly escalating feud with Canada?
Saudi Arabia hit Canada with an array of sanctions after it criticized the Mideast nation for arresting women's rights activists
Saudis in row with Canada over women's rights activists' arrests
Saudi Arabia boots Canada's ambassador, recalls its own after Canada criticizes the arrests
U.S. still working to wean allies off Iranian oil
No firm commitments yet from biggest Iranian oil importers, but Trump admin. isn't granting passes, either
U.S. set to become world's top oil producer
The U.S. currently produces more oil than Saudi Arabia, and is on pace to surpass Russia by 2018
Two students from Saudi Arabia drown trying to rescue children
Theeb Alyami and Jaser Daham Alrakah, who came from Saudi Arabia to study in the U.S., were swept away in a current
White House does not specify Saudi Arabia will increase oil production despite Trump tweet
Trump tweeted Saturday morning Saudi Arabia agreed to increase oil production, White House issues a statement Saturday night that does not specify Saudi Arabia will increase production
Key numbers in Saudi Arabia, Venezuela & more
CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Willis Sparks, takes us through some key figures defining our world.
Women take the wheel in Saudi Arabia
For the first time this weekend, women in Saudi Arabia got the green light to start driving. But as CBS News correspondent Holly Williams explains, true equality for women in the country still seems a long way off.
Banned no longer, Saudi women seek jobs as drivers
Many are applying to work for Uber or local rival Careem, but ingrained cultural barriers are still a challenge
Saudi women finally begin driving
A new era is underway in Saudi Arabia, as newly-empowered women got behind the wheel at the stroke of midnight on Sunday as the world's last ban on female drivers ended. It was an emotional moment for many women who have been fighting nearly three decades for the freedom. Holly Williams reports from Riyadh.
"I like being independent": Saudi women finally take the wheel
It was an emotional moment for many women who have been fighting nearly three decades for the freedom
Saudi women still being arrested for driving
The women of Saudi Arabia are preparing to legally get their driver's licenses, but the government continues to arrest leaders of the #women2drive movement. Sexual harassment is a big fear for female drivers. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Saudi Arabia with more.
Saudi women to drive legally, but government arrests those demanding equality
"It will change my life. It will change my family," one woman behind the wheel tells CBS News
Iran says OPEC won't take direction from Trump
President Trump has been lobbying OPEC to help lower prices, but Iran's oil minister is pushing back
Saudi women to drive but still face obstacles
Women in Saudi Arabia are set to drive legally for the first time this weekend. The government lifted the world's last ban on female drivers earlier this month. But just as they're set to get behind the wheel, the Saudi government has begun arresting women who demand total equality. Holly Williams reports.
Philippines, Yemen & more hard numbers
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wants to give the public 42,000 guns in the fight against drug traffickers. Meanwhile in Yemen, 70% of the country's humanitarian aid travels through the key port city of Hodeidah, which is under attack. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Gabe Lipton, takes us through some of the global figures defining our world.
Fierce fighting as Saudi coalition closes in on rebel-held airport
Witnesses say dozens of families have fled fighting around key Yemeni port city of Hodeida
World Cup today: Russia vs. Saudi Arabia recap
The 2018 World Cup opened today with host Russia vs. Saudi Arabia
U.S. distances itself from escalating offensive in Yemen
Amid warnings of civilians at risk, Pentagon stresses it's "not directly supporting" Saudi-led assault on Iran-backed rebels
Here's what's in Trump administration's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Trump administration officials have proposed a 28-point peace plan designed to end the Russia-Ukraine war — a framework that would require Ukraine to give up territory and swear off NATO membership.
Mamdani set to meet with President Trump at White House today
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Trump on Friday afternoon, where he plans to discuss affordability.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine's allies coordinating in response to peace plan
"This must be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said about the Trump administration's 28-point proposal.
U.S. plays smaller role in NATO exercise designed to counter Russian threats
While the U.S. has taken part in previous iterations of the military exercise, this year's U.S. footprint was smaller as allied nations are pressed by the Trump administration to put more into European defense.
What Trump and Mamdani have said about each other
President Trump has called Zohran Mamdani "my little communist mayor." Mamdani has vowed to "Trump-proof" New York City. Today they meet at the White House.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits by 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.
1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus unearthed, revealing treasures
When researchers carefully lifted the lid, they uncovered a complete skeleton surrounded by dozens of artifacts.
Captain found guilty in boat crash that killed U.S. executive in Italy
Adrienne Vaughan, 45, died after she was flung from the motorboat in the holiday hotspot in southern Italy in August 2023.
Armed men abduct kids at Nigeria Catholic school days after prior kidnapping
The latest abduction comes as the White House has expressed concern about ongoing violence against Christians in the West African nation.