Oil crunch has Saudis scrambling to diversify economy
The kingdom has launched a "National Transformation Program" aimed at job creation and attracting new foreign investment
Saudi Arabia
Syria peace talks delayed, "the war does not end"
John Kerry warns both sides in grinding conflict that "rumors" are only prolonging the misery, but still says talks will go ahead, sometime
Iran arrests 100 people over attack on Saudi embassy
Iran attempts to address key point of contention between Shiite and Sunni powers after execution of a prominent Shiite cleric
Low oil prices: Which producer nation suffers the most?
One South American country is a real basket case, though Saudi Arabia and Russia face tough problems as well
An unbound Iran strikes fear in Mideast neighbors
Now flush with cash and international recognition, Isarelis, Saudis and others worry Iran will increase their destructive regional meddling
Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions complicate road ahead for U.S.
The U.S. needs the two countries to collaborate on other regional issues
Nuclear Pakistan reiterates backing for Saudis over Iran
World's only nuclear-armed Muslim country has a massive Shiite population, but is predominantly Sunni, and promises to defend House of Saud
Saudi Arabia mulls IPO for oil giant Saudi Aramco
The world's largest oil company could have an initial public offering that might bring in hundreds of billions
Iran says Saudis attacked embassy in Yemen
Tehran says Saudis "responsible" for alleged airstrike on embassy in Sanaa, but there were no visible signs of damage on the building
Jeb Bush weighs in on Saudi Arabia, North Korea
He called for sanctions amid reports that North Korea conducted a hydrogen bomb test
Iran-Saudi row threatens flailing effort to halt Syrian war
Muslim world's two biggest foes back opposite sides in Syria and Yemen and will need to cooperate for peace, which looks less likely than ever
Saudi - Iran standoff pours fuel on Mideast tinderbox
Anger festering between Islam's 2 main sects for 1,400 years is simmering ever hotter across the Muslim world
Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Iran
After Saudis execute popular Shiite cleric and Iranian protesters torch the Saudi Embassy in Tehran, the prospects for peace dim further
Ex-CIA official: Iran "acted responsibly" on Saudi Embassy arson
Tensions are high between the two countries after Saudi Arabia executed a Shiite cleric
Iran warns of "divine revenge" against Saudi Arabia
Execution of top Shiite cleric by Saudis ignites dangerous war of words between Mideast rivals; Saudi embassy set ablaze in Tehran
Saudi Arabia executes dozens, raising attack concerns
Kingdom says executed prisoners were convicted of terrorism charges, including al Qaeda detainees, prominent cleric
Saudi beheadings reach highest level in decades
Kingdom's rise in executions coincides with number of people put to death for non-lethal offenses
Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of promoting terrorism
President Rouhani says regional archrivals are helping Israel by trying to destabilize Syria; also slams ISIS for helping Israel
Dozens killed in overnight hospital fire in Saudi Arabia
Intensive care, maternity and neon natal care wards affected; over 100 injuries
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic counterterrorism coalition
Announcement comes as Saudi Arabia leads a military intervention in Yemen against Shiite rebels
Saudi Arabia elects women to government for first time
At least five Saudi women won seats on local municipal councils; tiny step in long road to equality in deeply Muslim country hailed
Saudi women vote, run for office for first time in history
Female candidates had to present their platforms from behind a partition, relying on microphones and projectors
Saudis to reopen case of maid sentenced to die by stoning
Sri Lankan government's plea directly to Saudi monarch in adultery case brings hope for the accused
To cut or not: Which road will OPEC take?
The oil market nervously waits for an answer from the cartel's Friday meeting as the stakes keep getting higher
Beer smugglers get creative in Saudi Arabia, but not creative enough
Customs officials seize 48,000 cans of Heineken cleverly disguised as Pepsi
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.
Zelenskyy talks with allies on peace plan as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing "dignity" or "a key partner."
Ohio officer acquitted in death of pregnant mom accused of shoplifting
Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb could have faced up to life in prison for the shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young.
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.
Transportation Department wants fliers to dress up. Will it work?
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
Stepbrother eyed in teen's cruise ship death may be called to testify, attorney says
A 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident, an attorney said.
Here's what experts say is behind bitcoin's $800 billion drop
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
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.
Driver says eagle dropped cat through car's windshield on highway
Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more than 8 feet.