Saudi Arabia
Camels banned from Saudi beauty contest over Botox
Twelve prized camels have been disqualified from a beauty contest in Saudi Arabia after their owners tried to tweak their good looks with Botox.
Saudi women flock to soccer after spectator ban lifted
Women in Saudi Arabia have been allowed to spectate at a soccer match, in another significant easing of the country's strict rules on gender separation.
Nelly to perform male-only concert in Saudi Arabia
Nelly, the singer accused of sexual assault and recently arrested for drug possession, will perform to a male-only crowd in Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon PM 'suspends' resignation
The Prime Minister of Lebanon has "suspended" his resignation amid reports Saudi Arabia officials had detained him.
Lebanon PM's return will be 'very soon'
Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he resigned to protect himself and will return home "in days".
What's going on in Saudi Arabia?
Emily Clark from ABC writes the strange goings on in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon are the Crown Prince's ploy to assert authority and send a message, but that message may not be rational.
Hezbollah accuses Saudis of declaring war on Lebanon
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah has accused Saudi Arabia of declaring war on his country, days after Lebanese PM Saad al-Hariri announced his resignation in the Saudi capital.
Saudi corruption probe: arrests as '$100bn misused'
Leading business and royal figures are detained - some in a five-star hotel - in Saudi Arabia's sweeping anti-corruption drive.
Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums
Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sports events in stadiums for the first time from next year, officials say.
'Rain begins with a single drop': Saudi women celebrate end of driving ban
Some Saudi Arabian women are already taking to the roads, even though licences will not be issued for nine months. Audio
Human rights activists welcome end of Saudi driving ban
Women's rights activists around the world are welcoming the decision by King Salman allowing women in Saudi Arabia to drive. Activists have campaigned for years to allow women in the kingdom to drive… Audio
Women win right to drive in Saudi Arabia
King Salman has issued a royal decree stating drivers' licences can now be issued to women who want them. Womens' rights activist Hatoon al Fassi talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivers
Activists are reacting with delight to a state media report saying Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving will be lifted by June.
Saudi cleric suggests women too stupid to drive
A cleric in Saudi Arabia has been banned from preaching after causing uproar online by suggesting women are too stupid to drive.
Saudi sheep deal: The two-year hunt for the 'legal advice'
Analysis - After two years of battling for transparency over the Saudi sheep deal Tim Watkin got some answers this week, but he still has plenty of questions.
Saudi sheep deal: MFAT didn't provide legal advice on lawsuit risk
The government has always argued its $11.5m sheep deal was to avoid an expensive lawsuit, but ministry documents - released two years after being requested - show there was no such MFAT advice. Audio
Unpicking the Qatar crisis
Kathryn Ryan speaks to former Al Jazeera journalist and current head of Amnesty International's UN office in New York, Sherine Tadros, about the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and four of its… Audio
US and Qatar sign anti-terrorism agreement
The two countries sign a deal to combat terrorism financing, as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tries to end a month-long rift between Arab states.
Saudis 'foil suicide attack' on Mecca's Grand Mosque
Saudi Arabia says it has foiled a "terrorist action" against the Grand Mosque in Mecca - Islam's holiest site.
Al Jazeera caught in the crossfire
Lately we’ve heard a lot about so-called 'fake news' and the damage it can do. Mediawatch looks at how one false story sparked a row between Qatar and its neighbours which has now cast a shadow over… Audio
