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Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has been named prime minister, a post traditionally held by the king, in a government shuffle announced Tuesday.The move effectively formalises power already wielded by Prince Mohammed, who has been the kingdom's de facto ruler for several years, analysts said.The heads of other critical ministries, including interior, foreign and energy, remained in place, according to a royal decree from King Salman published by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Pakistani opinion remains staunchly pro-Palestine, but economic dependence on Saudi Arabia could force world's second largest Muslim nation to follow Riyadh's lead

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) separatist group has warned of more attacks to come.

Analysis: It's not all about military cooperation, arms sales, trade, and economics. Diplomacy and soft power are also significant in Ankara, Baku, and Islamabad's trilateral ties.

Saudi hosts vaccinated pilgrims for 2nd downsized hajj Issued on: 15/07/2021 - 05:06 Distanced pilgrims: for the second year running, the hajj pilgrimage has been dramatically downscaled from normal times STR AFP/File 4 min Riyadh (AFP) Saudi Arabia will host another downsized hajj from Saturday, with only residents fully vaccinated against the coronavirus permitted and overseas Muslim pilgrims barred for a second year. The kingdom seeks to repeat last year's success that saw no virus outbreak during the five-day Muslim ritual. It is allowing 60,00...