Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud

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.

World leaders from US President Barack Obama to fellow Arab monarchs hail late king and his government’s policies.

Salman, defence minister since 2011, takes the throne at age of 79 after demise of his half-brother King Abdullah.

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