Independent senator says US president should not have rewarded kingdom with trip in light of 2018 murder of Washington Post journalist, country's attitude to democratic values

There's little question the moves announced during Biden's trip were 'modest,' but some represent 'positive signs of perhaps something bigger to come,' says one analyst

Palestinian Authority president writes to king and crown prince expressing gratitude for supporting a 2-state solution with East Jerusalem as capital of a future Palestinian state

Meeting in Jeddah will bring together leaders of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council as well as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq

Biden says Prince Mohammed claimed that he was 'not personally responsible' for killing of journalist. 'I indicated I thought he was,' the US president says he replied

US president criticized by fiancée of slain journalist Khashoggi; California Rep. Adam Schiff says greeting shows 'continuing grip oil-rich autocrats have on US foreign policy'

Hatice Cengiz says US leader must press kingdom to embrace human rights agenda, provide answers on fate of partner's remains

Crown prince has eased some restrictions in kingdom and advanced plans for futuristic city, all at same time as stifling dissent, locking up opponents and waging war in Yemen

US president fist bumps Lapid, Herzog on arrival; White House says coronavirus a concern during regional tour, remains coy about direct interaction with Saudi prince MBS