Saudi Arabia executed nearly 40 people: Here is who they were

Saudi Arabia executed nearly 40 people: Here is who they were

A Shia academic, a disabled protester and a number of detained minors were among 37 people that Saudi Arabia executed in its recent mass execution on "terrorism" charges, a new report has revealed. Human rights groups state that at least 33 out of the 37 individuals executed on Tuesday were from Saudi Arabia's persecuted Shia minority, the Middle East Eye reported Thursday.

Friday, April 26, 2019 11:19

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Saudi royal seeks coup to depose King Salman

Saudi royal seeks coup to depose King Salman

An exiled Saudi prince has called for a coup by his influential uncles to depose King Salman and prevent the current ruling structure led by his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, from doing more damage to the kingdom. Saudi King Salman appointed bin Salman as the first in line to the throne in a surprise move last June.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 05:57

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Saudi crown prince not seen since last month`s alleged coup

Saudi crown prince not seen since last month's alleged coup

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has not been seen in public since heavy gunfire and explosions reported from outside the royal palace in the Saudi capital Riyadh late last month.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 04:01

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West forgets Yemenis,  Iran`s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says

West forgets Yemenis, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has taken Western countries to task for forgetting about the suffering of the Yemeni people as they continue to sell weapons to countries attacking the impoverished Arab nation.

Monday, March 26, 2018 08:35

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House of Saud does not deserve to administer Hajj

House of Saud does not deserve to administer Hajj

Hujjat al-Islam Sa’idi referred to Thursday’s traumatic stampede in Mina, saying: “The Saudi’s incompetent management of the situation was the cause of these incidents.”

Saturday, September 26, 2015 11:19

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