Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman admitted to hospital for checks

The king has ruled since 2015 and is custodian of Islam’s holiest sites. His son Mohammed bin Salman is next in line.

Deleted tweet by Saudi Arabia’s prison authority said Prince Mohammed bin Naif was being treated after heart attack.

Putin signs oil agreements and discusses regional security in his first visit to the kingdom since 2007.

British newspaper cites anonymous source, who says father and son are increasingly at odds on issues such as Yemen war.

Move to halt oil giant’s $100bn initial public offering seen as king’s way to keep the crown prince’s power in check.

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Women in Saudi Arabia are finally being allowed to drive from next year following a decree issued by King Salman.

Monday’s Medina attack, which killed four policemen, followed suicide bombings in Jeddah and eastern city of Qatif.

If the US is not willing to play a hegemonic role in the region, then Riyadh will have to step in.

Two sons of late King Abdullah relieved of responsibilities and heads of intelligence and other key agencies replaced.

King Salman vows to continue predecessor’s policies as he makes key appointments hours after King Abdullah’s death.