F1 reveal first images of Jeddah Street Circuit – but fans SLAM the decision to head to Saudi Arabia

Formula One has revealed the first images of a stunning new street circuit in Jeddah ahead of the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021… but fans have hit back by slamming the decision to hold a race in the Kingdom. It was first revealed back in November that Saudi Arabia would pay £50million a … Read more

Meghan’s ‘blood money’ earrings: Saudi victim Khashoggi’s lawyer condemns Duchess for wearing gift

The Duchess of Sussex was last night criticised by a lawyer fighting for justice for murdered Jamal Khashoggi over her decision to wear diamond earrings given to her by the man accused of ordering the brutal killing. Michael Eisner, who heads a human rights group founded by Mr Khashoggi three months before his death, said … Read more

Meghan’s ‘blood money’ earrings: Saudi victim Khashoggi’s lawyer condemns Duchess for wearing gift

The Duchess of Sussex was last night criticised by a lawyer fighting for justice for murdered Jamal Khashoggi over her decision to wear diamond earrings given to her by the man accused of ordering the brutal killing. Michael Eisner, who heads a human rights group founded by Mr Khashoggi three months before his death, said … Read more

Meghan Markle’s earrings ‘were a wedding gift from Saudi Crown Prince’

Meghan Markle wore a pair a striking diamond earrings that were a wedding gift from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who approved the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, it was claimed today. Kensington Palace had said at the time of the formal dinner in Fiji in October 2018 – which took place … Read more

Khashoggi report spurs 9/11 families to push Biden to release documents on Saudi role in attack

The families of 9/11 victims are asking President Joe Biden’s administration to release classified documents about the Saudi role in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. The request piggybacked on the government’s decision to release an intelligence report Friday that said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.   … Read more

Joe Biden to phone Saudi King Salman ahead of Jamal Khashoggi report

President Joe Biden’s administration will name Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the man who approved the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi when it releases an intelligence report on the journalist’s murder.  Four U.S. officials told Reuters the forthcoming declassified U.S. intelligence report – to which the CIA was the main contributor – assesses that … Read more

Joe Biden to phone Saudi King Salman ahead of Jamal Khashoggi report

President Joe Biden’s administration will name Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the man who approved the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi when it releases an intelligence report on the journalist’s murder.  Four U.S. officials told Reuters the forthcoming declassified U.S. intelligence report – to which the CIA was the main contributor – assesses that … Read more

Saudi Arabia signs joint deal with Lockheed Martin after Biden froze arms sales to Middle East

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has signed an agreement to set up a joint venture with US firm Lockheed Martin to enhance the kingdom’s defense and manufacturing capabilities, the state-owned Saudi company said on Sunday. SAMI, which is owned by the Saudi state’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), will own 51 percent of the venture. ‘The … Read more

The Foster & Partners designs for Shurayrah, the gateway island to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort

Stunning renderings have been revealed for an island resort off the coast of Saudi Arabia that’s part of a Red Sea ‘giga-resort’ that will ultimately span 22 islands and six inland sites. The new designs are by renowned architect firm Foster + Partners and show its vision for Shurayrah, the gateway island to the enormous … Read more

Plane on fire in Saudi Arabia as airport ‘attacked by Houthi rebels’

A passenger plane has been engulfed in flames in Saudi Arabia after an airport was targeted in a drone attack later claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The group are said to have targeted the Abha International Airport in the south-west of the country, causing a passenger plane on the tarmac to catch fire, according to the kingdom’s … Read more