Jamal Khashoggi

Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian journalist and writer who was critical of the Saudi government. He was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. While not directly mentioned in the provided articles, Khashoggi's name is intrinsically linked to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) due to allegations of MBS's involvement in the assassination. The articles highlight MBS's ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with Western nations, including the US and UK. Prince William's visit to Saudi Arabia and the UK's attempts to strengthen ties are significant given the shadow cast by Khashoggi's murder. Furthermore, the article about Saudi Arabia being ordered to pay damages to a London-based dissident for Pegasus spyware hacking underscores the ongoing concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record and its treatment of dissidents, issues brought to the forefront by Khashoggi's case. Khashoggi's legacy continues to influence international relations with Saudi Arabia.