Moscow is reportedly using ship-to-ship transfers to shorten routes and boost exports to new customers

Riyadh cut ties after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in 2016 following the Saudi execution of revered Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr -- just one in a series of flashpoints between the two longstanding rivals.

Saudi Arabia's aid is likely to boost Turkey's declining lira, which has depreciated by almost 30% over past year.

The Saudi foreign ministry expressed its "complete rejection of such racist and irresponsible statements, which reflect the massive violence and extremism the Israeli occupation entity is exercising against the brotherly Palestinians."

Ronaldo has signed a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros. The 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo penned a contract that will take him to June 2025.

Ronaldo will be living in Saudi Arabia while he will be participating in Saudi Pro League, he is set to live with his partner Georgina.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.

Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday that he spoke with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a conference in Jordan.

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he will seek to establish full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia “as soon as I get into office.”

On Sunday, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia declared that if Iran were to develop a working nuclear weapon, all bets would be out and the Gulf nations would take security measures.

The United States is concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia and will not hesitate to respond if necessary, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Pakistan soon, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.