How MbS' gamble could affect the world

'The stage is set for increasing tensions in a highly volatile region as crucial as ever from a geopolitical standpoint,' predicts Claude Smadja. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not only......

Surge of Saudi nationalism hurts US

'The surge of Saudi nationalism is the last thing Washington wants,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: President Donald Trump, flanked by White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, second......

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right,......

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

In a major reshuffle announcement on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has named his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir. In a series of royal decrees carried on the state-run......

PIX: Man City breathe a sigh of relief; In-form Everton beat Chelsea

IMAGE: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their first goal. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish scored three minutes apart as Manchester City came......

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the match-winner for Arsenal in the Premier League match against Brentford, at the Brentford......

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Aston Villa win 1-0 at 10-man Chelsea IMAGE: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scores against Chelsea. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three......

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend. IMAGE: West Ham's Nayef Aguerd celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Chelsea at London Stadium,......

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday. IMAGE: Federico Gatti celebrates after scoring the equaliser for Juventus against Sevilla FC during the UEFA Europa League......