US readout of phone call with Biden says the two agreed to 'build on the work that was already underway,' both called on Hamas to release captives

US secretary of state, in Riyadh, tells Mohammed bin Salman of need to prevent further attacks by terror group and prevent Gaza conflict from spreading

Sources cited by news agencies say Riyadh has informed Washington of decision as Palestinian casualties mount following Hamas massacres of Israelis

Saudi crown prince tells Iran's president he is communicating with 'all international' parties, Tehran says call focused on 'need to end war crimes against Palestine'

US official says it's still 'premature' to discuss impact of assault that killed hundreds, but diplomacy experts see war as inevitably frustrating already-difficult path to pact

A careful yes to Bin Salman for an effort at peace with Saudi Arabia; an urgent no to the likes of Ben Gvir for the accelerating descent into internal division, hatred and bloodshed

Kingdom to host FIFA Club World Cup in December, Asian Cup in 2027; sports a major component of crown prince's Vision 2030 reform agenda

After Mohammed bin Salman blames 'bad laws' for harsh rulings, brother of man sentenced to death for social media posts says de facto ruler can 'cancel them'

In new sign of warming ties, Foreign Ministry issues Arabic-language greeting to Riyadh on day that celebrates establishment of modern Saudi kingdom

Netanyahu says agreement must be made in coming months; asked about concessions to Palestinians, says far-right coalition partners 'eminently sensible' when it comes to decisions