July 23, 2026
Saudi crown prince denies ordering the killing but accepts responsibility for it
His remarks come as reports suggest Saudi Arabia is backing for stronger action against Iran
Western powers and Israel accuse Tehran of using its declared civilian nuclear programme as a cover for developing bomb material
Saudi crown prince promises to boost US investment to $1 trillion
Trump defends bin Salman over Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intelligence
US and Saudi announced billions in new investments, underscoring how deeply intertwined the two economies have become, particularly in technology and AI
Trump gives bin Salman lavish White House welcome, defends him over 2018 Khashoggi killing
The US-based journalist was killed by Saudi agents in 2018