Voices
Does Saudi Arabia Own Donald Trump?
As Trump denies having financial interests in Saudi Arabia, Mehdi Hasan examines the president's history of business deals with the Saudi royal family.
World
How Phone Scamming Has Fueled a State of Emergency in Jamaica's Tourist Capital
Fraudsters who target vulnerable Americans are raking in millions and financing gang warfare in the Caribbean nation.
Political Violence Surges in Brazil as Far-Right Strongman Jair Bolsonaro Inches Closer to the Presidency
The far-right politician has repeatedly encouraged violence, but says he has no influence over supporters’ actions.
Voices
The Washington Post, as It Shames Others, Continues to Pay and Publish Undisclosed Saudi Lobbyists and Other Regime Propagandists
The Post's righteous fury toward those who maintain relationships with the Saudi regime cannot be reconciled with its own actions.
Making a Killing
Saudi Media Casts Khashoggi Disappearance as a Conspiracy, Claims Qatar Owns Washington Post
Saudi Arabia's government-controlled press wants you to believe that Qatar owns the Washington Post. (It doesn't.)
Google Dragonfly
Google CEO Tells Senators That Censored Chinese Search Engine Could Provide “Broad Benefits”
Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused to answer a list of questions from a bipartisan group of six senators.
Making a Killing
Jamal Khashoggi Wasn’t the First — Saudi Arabia Has Been Going After Dissidents Abroad for Decades
“The case of Jamal Khashoggi, unfortunately, is only the tip of the iceberg."
Making a Killing
Some Silicon Valley Superstars Ditch Saudi Advisory Board After Khashoggi Disappearance, Some Stay Silent
Some major players in tech are distancing themselves from Saudi's Neom “smart city” project after the reported assassination of Jamal Khashoggi.
“Something Out of a Horror Movie”: Egyptian Security Forces Tortured and Raped American-Citizen Detainee, Rights Group Says
Khaled Hassan’s case is the most brazen example of Egypt abusing a U.S. citizen. But he’s not alone.
Voices
Let’s Use Social Media to Put Pressure on Saudi Arabia Over Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance
The internet won't let go of the story of Jamal Khashoggi's apparent assassination — and that's a good thing for justice.