Blinken says under new policy US will restrict any individuals who have engaged in 'serious, extraterritorial counter-dissident activities,' targeting journalists, activists

US president affirms support for kingdom's security in face of Iran-backed attacks, underlines importance of human rights; readout makes no mention of 2018 killing of reporter

Activist who pushed to end ban on women driving is released after 1,001 days; remains under strict conditions including 5-year travel ban, 3 years of probation

Military says testing of shipping through Yanbu is 'contingency' planning; bases at Tabuk and Taif under consideration as attacks increase from Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis

$290 million weapons deal comes during Trump's twilight days, even as successor Biden vows to pursue reset of relations with Riyadh to address human rights concerns

In low-key response, State Department says it emphasizes 'importance of free expression' after Loujain al-Hathloul sentenced to 5 years and 8 months

Judge says Trump 'literally admitted' US intelligence agencies reviewed the tape and that the government has it; disclosures sought as part of a freedom of information lawsuit

Egyptian dissident says journalist was afraid after call from royal court's one-time media czar Saud al-Qahtani, who is charged with orchestrating the murder

Hatice Cengiz and rights group seek damages from Mohammed bin Salman and 28 others; plaintiffs say suit filed in DC because they don't believe justice was served in Saudi Arabia

In upcoming book, journalist Bob Woodward says US president bragged about protecting Saudi crown prince from Congress after killing of critic in 2018