The US pledged an additional $725 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues following recent missile attacks by Russia on civilian targets in Ukraine.

US announces $725mn military assistance to Ukraine, Saudi Arabia to provide $400mn in humanitarian aid

The relationship between United States and Saudi Arabia remains strained. Both the countries have taken exit over OPEC Plus's last week's decision to cut oil production.

US-Saudi Relations: Washington accuses Riyadh of boosting Russian interests

U.S. Democrats are furious after Saudi Arabia decided to reduce oil output last week. A growing number of senators are calling for an end to U.S. weapon supplies to Riyadh. What is it that's got Democrats up in arms? Priyanka Sharma tells you about the latest developments

WION Fineprint | U.S. Senator calls for the end of arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Arab countries have demanded Netflix remove content deemed offensive to "Islamic and societal values" in the region, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.

Gulf countries ask Netflix to take down ‘offensive’ content or risk facing legal action

Iran slammed a Saudi newspaper for publishing a cartoon which resembles Iran's first Supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Iran calls out Saudi newspaper for cartoon 'insulting' Khomeini

The Biden administration approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran. Package includes $3 billion in Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia and more than $2 billion for high-altitude missile defense for UAE.

WION Dispatch: US approves massive $5 BN arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran

According to a media report, Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious plan to build the world’s largest structure in the northwest of the kingdom.

What is Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion mirrored skyscraper plan in Neom?

US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour comes to an end. He attended the Arab leaders summit. He also addressed the Gulf cooperation council. He said that 'US will not allow walk away from West Asia'.

Takeaways from US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour

Biden's West Asia trip concludes: Biden addresses GCC+3 summit

Johnson also reportedly indicated that he is open to Penny Mordaunt, the junior trade minister, succeeding him if it meant that Sunak is kept out of the race. In other news, in response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in 2018, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on the international stage.

Morning news brief: Boris says 'anyone but Rishi', UN on Sri Lanka, Biden in Saudi, and more

US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour comes to an end as he lays out a vision for US engagement

US President Joe Biden is receiving flak after he compared Palestinians to Irish people during his West Asia trip. Biden's remarks were slammed as 'absurd'.

US President Joe Biden compares Palestinians to Irish people

US President Joe Biden is in Saudi Arabia. He is attending the Arab leaders summit. He also addressed the Gulf cooperation council. He said that he 'Will not allow walk away from West Asia'.

Biden attends Arab leaders summit: 'Will not allow walk away from West Asia'

US President Joe Biden is set to depart for his west Asia trip tomorrow, this is his first visit to the region after taking office. Amid all this, the White House is now considering the resumption of sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia.

President Joe Biden's West Asia trip to begin tomorrow, US mulls offensive arms sale to Saudi

The holiest pilgrimage in Islam begins in Saudi Arabia. A million pilgrims from across the world have gathered in the holy city of Mecca. However, this year Hajj begins with an added challenge.

WION Climate Tracker: Saudi Arabia hosts 1Mn worshippers this week with an added challenge

US president Joe Biden isn't the only one visiting Saudi Arabia, he is being followed by a large number of tourists. It is a one trillion dollar push by Riyadh to build a global tourism economy.

Saudi Arabia's tourism push: Riyadh eyes tripling of foreign tourists in 2022

This is a story of two middle eastern women who are breaking gender stereotypes by taking on traditionally male dominated roles from autocross to automotive repairs, they can do it all.

Saudi's first woman autocross instructor

In the year 2020 Israel made new Arab friends- the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco. Normalization was the word on the streets, peace deals were built as game changers and nearly two years later the region is once again talking about normalization this time between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi-Israel normalisation on cards? | Trade and security on agenda

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to visit Turkey next week, his first visit since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Why has Erdogan abandoned his crusade against Riyadh? What is MBS hoping to achieve with this visit? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Saudi crown prince MBS to visit turkey

Russia has replaced Saudi Arabia as India's 2nd largest oil supplier as Indian refiners lap up cheaper crude oil. Russia now accounts for 18% of India's crude oil imports.

Indian refiners lap up cheaper crude oil as Russia is now India's 2nd largest oil supplier

Phil Mickelson said he had the "deepest of sympathy" for those who had lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001 after a coalition of families whose relatives died in the attacks criticised his move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.

'I have deepest of sympathy....' - Phil Mickelson on 9/11 families who slam move to Saudi-backed tour

Saudi Arabia on Sunday pledged $10 million to help prevent an ageing Yemeni oil tanker from unleashing a potentially catastrophic spill in the Red Sea bordering its waters.

Saudi offers $10 million to prevent Red Sea oil spill disaster off Yemen

Will Riyadh recognise Israel? Saudi-Israel normalisation on the cards? On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you more about the secret talks between Saudi & Israel.

The West Asia Post: Secret talks between Saudi & Israel

MBS has been ruling Saudi Arabia as its de-facto leader for years now. But the crown prince could now be just one step away from ascending the throne. This comes as reports emerge about King Salman's critical condition. Ghadi Francis tells you more on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: : Succession looming in Saudi Arabia? Crown prince MBS lies in wait?

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