Israeli peace and halting Iran’s nuclear advances, but might diverge on Gaza and other Palestinian-related issues.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

Trump is pressuring Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members to expand oil production in order to lower prices. TD Securities' Bart Melek discusses why prices are likely to climb despite this.

The 15-month conflict in Gaza has tilted the balance of power in the Middle East against the Saudi Arabian kingdom's longtime rival Iran.

Situation in the Middle East has changed significantly since the last time Donald Trump was in the White House. The drivers of the Arab-Iranian relationship are different, and there is now scope for engagement between Tehran and Washington.

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant Iran-aligned Hezbollah group, the kingdom's foreign minister said from Beirut.

Bin Salman does not clarify source of funds, offered in US president's first call with a foreign leader since returning to office; figure represents more than half of Saudi GDP

At World Economic Forum, Prince Faisal urges to avoid such a conflict; Herzog tells summit that nuclear bomb-seeking Iran will be 'main issue' on US president's agenda

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits Lebanon on Thursday in the first trip to Beirut by Riyadh's top diplomat in 15 years, seeking a commitment to reform as the Gulf state reasserts sway in a country where Iranian influence is waning.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House.