The US’s decision to not strike Syria leaves Saudi Arabia and Qatar with a few options beyond continuing to fund one side in a military stalemate.
US President Barack Obama has faced a showdown with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over Obama’s decision last week to arm the insurgents.
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says SA hopes to have a plan by the end of May for replacing Iranian crude that makes up a quarter of crude imports.
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies are trying to broker a deal to have Yemen’s president step down and hand over power.