Putin signs oil agreements and discusses regional security in his first visit to the kingdom since 2007.
Financial Markets
Crude oil prices surged about two percent on concerns over potential disruption to supplies.
Middle East
Iran state oil company tanker explodes, catching fire near Jeddah, in Red Sea, according to Iran state media.
Human Rights
Sentencing for scholar Salman al-Awda, who could face the death penalty, has been postponed until October 30.
OPEC
The producer group's forecasts pointed to slower global growth and lower demand next year.
Middle East
In opinion piece, Iranian foreign minister says countries in the Gulf region must work collectively for lasting peace.
Yemen
Because of war, poverty in Yemen has jumped from 47 percent of the population in 2014 to a projected 75 percent.
Middle East
Discussions between the two countries come amid heightened tensions with Iran following attack on Saudi oil facilities.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund has said it wants to stay away from investing in fossil fuels.
Saudi Arabia
Former crown prince Mohamad bin Nayef visited Abdulaziz al-Fagham's family home to pay respect after his killing.
Saudi Arabia
The move is the latest in a series of measures increasing women's rights, even as women activists face crackdown.
Tourism
Until recently, kingdom only issued visas to Muslim pilgrims, foreign workers and sports spectators.
Saudi Arabia
BTS says plan to play their upcoming concert in the Saudi capital Riyadh was not an easy one to make.
Yemen
STC forces said an agreement to end the standoff in the southern city could be signed imminently.
Saudi Arabia
Reputational risk and high valuations of Saudi shares are keeping active fund managers at bay, says analysis.
Middle East
Abu Dhabi's crown prince and Saudi vice minister of defence discuss challenges facing the region.
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