King Salman

Prince

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now ‘de facto ruler of the kingdom’

Global Politics

The young prince already wielded huge power before he became heir, spearheading a sweeping economic and social reform program for the ultraconservative kingdom.

Khaloob Mushref, at lef, is a biology major, and Hassan Zakari, right, is a psychology major at Marymount University

Saudi students in the US have confidence in their new king

Culture
Mourners gather around the grave of Saudi King Abdullah following his burial in Riyadh on Friday.

In a region of turmoil, the new Saudi king promises continuity

Global Politics
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