Saudi Arabia

Judge rules US can’t transfer suspected American ISIS fighter to Saudi Arabia

A US federal judge ruled that the US military cannot hand over a dual citizen (known as John Doe) suspected of fighting with ISIS to a third country against his will.

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Saudi Arabia renews offer to deploy troops to Syria

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir reaffirmed on Tuesday the kingdom's willingness to deploy troops to Syria as part of U.S.-led efforts to stabilise the conflict-torn country.

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Nearly new: US approves $1.31 billion upgrades to existing Saudi howitzers

The U.S. State Department approved the $1.31 billion sale to Saudi Arabia of upgrades to existing M109 self-propelled howitzers

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Saudi-led alliance turns focus on north Yemen rebel zone

The battle for the Yemeni province of Saada is heating up, military leaders said, as a Saudi-led alliance turns its focus on the rebel bastion used to fire missiles at the kingdom.

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Hodeidah: The strategic port at the center of Yemen’s war

An airstrike and a mysterious fire may indicate that the Saudi-led coalition is preparing to attack Yemen's strategic port of Hodeidah, controlled by the Houthis

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Yemen rebels stage show of force hours after missile attacks

Hundreds of thousands of Houthi rebel supporters flooded the streets of Yemen's capital to mark 3 years of war, hours after Riyadh said it had intercepted missiles

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US approves $1.1 billion sale to Saudi Arabia of military equipment and services

The U.S. State Department approved sales of military equipment and services to Saudi Arabia worth an estimated $1076.8 million

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Saudi Arabia and US must pursue ‘urgent efforts’ for Yemen peace, Mattis tells Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia and the US must try to bring a peaceful end to Yemen's war, U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The leaders also discussed peace talks for Afghanistan

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UK signs memorandum with Saudi Arabia for sale of 48 Typhoon multirole fighter jets

Saudi Arabia has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the U.K. government to purchase 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter jets.

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Royal Flush: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince must tread carefully after defense ministry overhaul

Saudi Arabia is currently at a critical juncture, and the young Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud will need to use care not to burn too many bridges or make too many enemies.

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