Most states send laudatory missives; Riyadh, which enjoyed particularly good relations with the incumbent, and which may suffer under Biden administration, has yet to comment

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

Salman castigates Iranian attempts to sow 'chaos, extremism and religious fanaticism'; calls to disarm Hezbollah; stops short of directly endorsing Israel-UAE-Bahrain accords

Crown prince said to be in favor of the move as it could bring business opportunities, coordination over Iran, but king is solidly committed to Palestinian demand for state

Yossi Cohen refuses to say whether he's met Riyadh's de facto leader; explains deals with Gulf states required building trust 'that we're here for them and they're here for us'

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

Verdict, which follows international outcry, comes after sons of prominent columnist 'pardoned' alleged killers

Purge of leader of fight against Yemen's Houthis and deputy emir seen as 'very public signal against corruption in the military'

Move aimed at boosting female employment in conservative kingdom, part of liberalization drive spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

While Riyadh remains hesitant to publicly declare relationship with Israel, analysts expect a significant increase in behind the scenes cooperation