Turkey has once again searched the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.this is the second time overnight as part of a probe into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
This is coming at a time when the French and Dutch finance ministers pulled out of a Riyadh investment summit amid global criticism of the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was awaiting a full report on what had happened to Mr. Khashoggi from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after the envoy met with Saudi and Turkish leaders, and said he did not want to abandon his Saudi ally.
Turkish officials say they believe Khashoggi – a U.S. resident and Washington Post columnist critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – was murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 and his body removed.
Saudi Arabia continues to deny involvement in Khashoggi’s disappearance. Trump has speculated without providing evidence that “rogue killers” could be responsible.
