The Saudi Foreign Minister has visited Pakistan as part of efforts to ease apparent tensions between the two countries.

International pressure is mounting on Israel for enabling gross abuses by approving export licenses for the powerful spying tool to states such as Bahrain, The UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh, under MBS, has attempted to cleanse its image as an oppressive regime through “Fashion Washing”, “Sports Washing” and hosting music concerts

The investment by the KSA in social media, initially viewed as a sign of freedom of expression, speedily turned into a tool to promote the official narrative while repressing dissent.

The new US administration has temporarily suspended weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pending a review.

The British military, a shadow of its former self, beset by budget deficits, deteriorating equipment, and a very demoralised staff, has been turned into a training facilitator for paying customers.

Under the Kafala system, the legal status of migrant workers is controlled by their employers, leaving them prone to abuse and exploitation.