Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Are More Than Just Oil and Water
For more than two years, the United States has had no ambassador in Saudi Arabia. During that hiatus, a once robust and cooperative Saudi-American relationship withered.
The end of the American Century begins in the Middle East
Beijing is replacing Washington as the player with the contacts and the power to broker deals between rivals in the region.
Don't Press the Panic Button on Saudi-Chinese Ties
U.S. officials shouldn't brush off the Saudi entreaties to Beijing as nothingburgers.
Saudi Arabia's Most Important Task Is Revitalizing Its National Identity
Since the ascent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the walls separating westerners and Saudis have been coming down.
China Is Pushing the U.S. Out of the Middle East
Riyadh is hoping to obtain from the United States security guarantees and assistance developing a civilian nuclear-energy program.
Lauren Boebert reminded of Trump's Saudi ties after CPAC remarks
"It's time we get real leadership back in the White House. Someone who actually cares about you and puts you first," the GOP lawmaker said.
Trump and Kushner slammed for benefitting from Saudi funds
A report from the Washington Post detailed how Trump and his son-in-law used their past positions to set themselves up to profit from ties with Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf's TV deal with CW Network sparks wave of jokes
A wealth fund headed by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman funds the tournament. Donald Trump has hosted several LIV Golf events at his resorts.
Trump's Saudi Arabia payments could become his newest legal headache
Even if the business deals weren't illegal, there could be political fallout for the former president.
Xi in Saudi Arabia: China Ejecting America From the Middle East
Many in America's foreign policy community—and even some in the Biden administration—are concerned by Biden's new course.
Fact Check: Were Saudi players promised Rolls-Royces for World Cup win?
Rumors on social media suggested the Saudi National team was offered luxury cars for their stunning win over Argentina.
Joe Biden recommending immunity for Mohammed bin Salman sparks outrage
The Justice Department has said bin Salman's position as prime minister of Saudi Arabia makes him immune to a lawsuit.
Eyeing payback for midterm oil cut, Biden faces Saudis going their own way
"We are a sovereign country and we do not take orders from anyone," Mohammed al-Sabban, former senior adviser to the Saudi energy minister, told Newsweek.
Trump silent on Biden's Saudi diplomatic debacle
"Trump would be wise to stay out of the way," Austin Carson, an associate professor of political science at the University of Chicago, told Newsweek.
Saudi Prince MBS Edges Closer to the Throne and That's a Good Thing
Last week's promotion of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to the role of prime minister makes it more likely that this track record of stable succession will continue.
Biden's Visit 'Emboldened' Saudi Arabia to Crack Down on Dissent—Activists
A Saudi woman's 34-year prison sentence for using Twitter is the beginning "of a larger wave and more brutal crackdowns," Abdullah Alaoudh told Newsweek.
Trump, Classified Nuclear Files, Saudis: What We Do Know, What We Don't
Newsweek Fact Check looks at the claims, rumors and potential fallout surrounding the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.
FBI Arrests Saudi Man for Harassing Dissidents in U.S.
Danah al-Mayouf was one of the women Ibrahim Alhussayen allegedly targeted online.
What is Dark Brandon? Meme of Evil Joe Biden Takes Internet by Storm
The Dark Brandon memes, which combine the slogan "Let's Go Brandon" with the look of the DarkMAGA meme, have been gaining popularity in the past months.
Joe Biden's Middle East Trip Defined by Fist Bumps, Blunders and Oil Talks
The president was widely criticized for greeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump.
Washington Post CEO Blasts Biden for Fist-Bumping Saudi Prince: 'Shameful'
"The fist bump between President Biden and Mohammed bin Salman was worse than a handshake," Jamal Khashoggi's former employer said.
Saudi Prince Skeptical Biden Can Succeed: He's a 'Diminished' President
Prince Turki Al-Faisal pointed to the president's energy policies, and his shift back to relying on fossil fuels.
Biden in Saudi Arabia Updates: What's Happening Tomorrow
President Biden met with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia Friday.
Joe Biden's Oil Gamble Set to Backfire as Saudi Arabia Sticks With Russia
Many countries in the West, including the U.S., want Saudi Arabia to pump out more oil to help mitigate the growing global energy crisis.
Saudi Arabia, Lift Raif Badawi's Travel Ban
The continued restrictions on Raif Badawi and Waleed abu al-Khair seriously undercut the Saudi government's narrative of transformative change under the auspices of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030.
Saudis Want Biden to Counter Iran, Forget Khashoggi in Gas Crisis Bargain
A former Saudi official told Newsweek that the kingdom is "capable of finding a way to supply America with the oil they need, but there will be an exchange for that."
Ukraine War Pushes Biden Into Awkward Compromise on Saudi Arabia, Venezuela
Biden had pledged to make the Saudi Crown Prince a "pariah." Now, he's preparing to meet him, hoping to bring surging gas prices down.
Saudi TV Savages Joe Biden as Senile in Comedy Sketch as Relations Hit Low
The clip was broadcast on a television channel owned by Saudi Arabia's government.
Saudi Man Mistakenly Identified as One of Jamal Khashoggi's Killers Freed
The misidentified man reportedly shares the same name as one of Khashoggi's suspected killers, Khalid Aedh al-Otaibi.