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Review: ‘Daring to Drive’ illuminates Saudi woman’s life

By KEVIN BEGOS - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Monday, June 5, 2017 file photo, provided by Doha News, shoppers stock up on supplies at a supermarket in Doha, Qatar after Saudi Arabia closed its land border with Qatar, through which the tiny Gulf nation imports most of its food. Qatar said Monday, June 12, 2017, that it had begun shipping cargo through Oman to bypass Gulf countries that have cut off sea and land routes to the tiny, energy-rich nation, the latest move by Doha to show it can survive a diplomatic dispute with its neighbors. (Doha News via AP, File)

The Latest: Pakistan PM visits Saudis for Gulf crisis talks

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In this Wednesday, June 7, 2017 photo released by Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, left, holds the hand of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar. Kuwait's emir traveled to Qatar to help mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich nation home to a major U.S. military base, though Emirati officials warned there was &quot;nothing to negotiate.&quot; (KUNA via AP)

The Latest: Egypt seeks UN probe of alleged Qatar ransom

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A World Cup qualifying match between Australia and Saudi Arabia began with controversy on June 7, 2017, when the Saudi players roamed around and stretched while the rest of the stadium gave a minute of silence for those killed in London's June 3 terror attack. (Twitter, Fox Sports Football)

Saudi soccer team blows off moment of silence for slain victims of London terror attack

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

A man hands a child to a security guard from Iran's parliament building after an assault of several attackers in Tehran on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Iran blames terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump

By Guy Taylor and Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this Wednesday, May 24, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Ben Cardin, key Senate Democrat, to oppose Trump arms deal with Saudi Arabia

By Alex Zietlow - The Washington Times

In this May 21, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, right, holds a bilateral meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump sided with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries Tuesday in a deepening diplomatic crisis with Qatar, appearing to endorse the accusation that the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation is funding terrorist groups. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump offers to broker meeting with isolated Qatari leader and Gulf neighbors

By Guy Taylor and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

The Latest: S&P lowers Qatar’s credit rating over dispute

Associated Press

Irvine: World Cup stakes no influence on Australia’s preps

Associated Press

In this May 21, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, right, holds a bilateral meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump sided with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries Tuesday in a deepening diplomatic crisis with Qatar, appearing to endorse the accusation that the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation is funding terrorist groups. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Siding against ally Qatar, Trump injects U.S. into Arab crisis

By JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

A parked Qatari plane in Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Qatar's foreign minister says Kuwait is trying to mediate a diplomatic crisis in which Arab countries have cut diplomatic ties and moved to isolate his energy-rich, travel-hub nation from the outside world. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

The Latest: Trump pushes Gulf unity in call with Saudi king

Associated Press

In this Saturday, May 20, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump holds a sword and sways with traditional dancers during a welcome ceremony at Murabba Palace, in Riyadh. Trump and his entourage were treated to a traditional all-male Saudi sword dance. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Saudi king, Trump swayed side to side and briefly joined the groove. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia trip ‘already paying off’

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

In this Friday, June 2, 2017 photo released by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left, talks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and Deputy Commander in Chief of the Emirates Armed Forces in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. Four Arab nations cut diplomatic ties to Qatar early Monday morning, June 5, further deepening a rift among Gulf Arab nations over that country's support for Islamist groups and its relations with Iran. (Saudi Press Agency via AP)

Arab nations cut ties with Qatar in new Mideast crisis

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Life proceeded as normal in Doha, Qatar, on Monday even as Saudi Arabia and three other Arab countries severed ties, accusing the nation of supporting terrorist groups. (Associated Press)

Arab neighbors isolate Qatar over terror ties

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is the regional nerve center for the air war against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. (Associated Press/File)

Al Udeid Air Base open to U.S. despite Qatar’s rift with neighbors

By Carlo Muñoz and Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

FILE - In April 20, 2010 file photo, an Emirates airline passenger jet taxis on the tarmac at Dubai International airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirates said it is suspending flights to Qatar amid a growing diplomatic rift. The airline said on its website Monday, June 5, 2017, that flights would be suspended until further notice starting Tuesday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

The Latest: US colleges say programs in Qatar continue

Associated Press

Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers meet to strengthen ties

Associated Press

Bahrain cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar amid rift between Gulf Arab nations

By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

Illustration on Saudi government efforts to change media and social extremism by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Islamic ‘extremism’ rebuked by Saudis

By Ali Shihabi

TRAVEL: Saudi Arabia tourism

By Lark Gould