Saudi crown prince to visit Turkey in first since Khashoggi murder
The Hindu
The two countries will sign several agreements during his trip as Turkey looks to non-Western partners for financial support as soaring inflation bites.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Turkey next week, the Turkish president said on Friday, as Ankara and Riyadh heal a bitter rift following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
It is Prince Mohammed's first visit to Turkey since the brutal killing of Saudi insider-turned-critic Khashoggi inside the kingdom's consulate, which shocked the world and dealt a heavy blow to ties between the regional rivals.
"The Crown Prince will visit on Wednesday, we will welcome him" at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters.
Further details of the June 22 trip by the kingdom's de facto ruler will be announced "over the weekend", a senior Turkish official said earlier.
The two countries will sign several agreements during his trip as Turkey looks to non-Western partners for financial support as soaring inflation bites.
Mr. Erdogan had already paid his visit in late April to Saudi Arabia since the murder, where he met the Prince before travelling to Mecca.
Saudi agents killed and dismembered Khashoggi, who wrote for the Washington Post, in October 2018. His remains have never been found.
Former President Bolsonaro and 36 others indicted for coup attempt to stay in power, facing potential jail time.
John Prescott: colorful British politician who brought working-class credibility to Tony Blair's government, known for his blunt style.
Susie Wiles faces challenges managing powerful interests seeking access to Trump in her role as chief of staff.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler steps down after aggressive oversight of cryptocurrencies, financial markets, and investor protection measures.
Israel and allies denounce ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, while Turkey and rights groups welcome the move.
Trump nominates Pam Bondi as Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws amid sex trafficking allegations.
UNICEF reports 40% of Myanmar's 3.4M displaced are children, facing conflict, climate disasters, and deadly violence.
Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon escalate, causing significant casualties and displacements, with U.S. envoy seeking truce negotiations.
India and Australia strengthen air force cooperation through air-to-air refuelling, enhancing military reach in Indo-Pacific region.
Experts warn Sri Lanka to be cautious of Adani power project amid fraud allegations and calls for review.
COP29 draft climate finance package rejected by all signatories, developing nations demand $1.3 trillion annually for climate challenges.