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Saudi State Media Say King’s Bodyguard Shot in ‘Dispute’
A prominent bodyguard to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman was shot and killed in what authorities described as a personal dispute, state TV reported Sunday, offering few details on an incident that shocked the kingdom.
Saudi King Salman promotes son Mohammed bin Salman to crown prince
Saudi King Salman has named his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, and first in line to the throne, on June 21. Prince Mohammed bin Salman replaces Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the Saudi king’s nephew. Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has been relieved of his post. He had been the kingdom’s counterterrorism chief for […]
Saudi King alters succession, makes son Crown Prince
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)—Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, placing him first-in-line to the throne and removing the country’s counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the line of succession. The monarch stripped Prince Mohammed bin Nayef from his title as crown prince […]
Trump and Saudi King sign numerous deals
President Trump and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman signed numerous deals to benefit both countries. Saudi Arabia will purchase $110 billion in U.S. arms to help it counter the threat of Iran. Saudi oil giants also signed deals with U.S. companies. Middle East allies hope Trump can help them combat the destabilizing force of Iran. Iran […]