Mohammed bin Salman has been named prime minister of Saudi Arabia in a move that experts said would probably shield the crown prince from a potentially damaging lawsuit in the US in connection to his alleged role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The development is not likely to change the balance of power in Saudi Arabia, where the 37-year-old prince is already seen as the de facto ruler of the kingdom and heir to the throne. The timing of the decision was seen by critics of the Saudi government as almost certainly linked to a looming court-ordered deadline next week.Read Long Article
