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Social media platforms have been challenged by US President Donald Trump’s campaign and its use of ads that contain claims which critics say have been debunked by independent fact-checkers. (Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Anadolu Agency)
AGENCY

Hashtag Saudi Arabia: Chasing critics on Twitter

Here is a look at how Saudi Arabia has cracked down on dissent and criticism on social media

  • Agency
3 min read
Fuel has become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.
PETROL

Saudi strikes spill hopes of a petrol price cut

The AA forecasts 95 octane will drop by 5 cents a litre and 93 octane by 20 cents

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
2 min read
Following a phone call between DOnald Trump and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the White House condemned the attacks on “infrastructure vital to the global economy.” (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
ANUJ CHOPRA

US ‘locked and loaded’ after Saudi attacks as oil prices surge

It is the first time Donald Trump has hinted at a potential American military response to drone attacks, which slashed Saudi oil production by half

  • Anuj Chopra
  • Wg Dunlop
4 min read
BUSH ADMINISTRATION

Bush to reaffirm strong ties with Saudi Arabia

United States President George Bush heads to Saudi Arabia on Monday to encourage support for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking by the Arab powerbroker and seek help maintaining…

  • Tabassum Zakaria
4 min read