oct: A man speaks on the phone outside the Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Saturday, Oct. 13, according to The Toronto Star. Petros Giannakouris / The Associated Press Saudi Arabia affirms its total rejection of any threats and attempts to undermine it, whether by threatening to impose economic sanctions, using political pressures, or repeating false accusations, the Foreign Ministry said. If Saudi Arabia receives any action, it will respond with greater action, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement, citing the oil-rich kingdom's influential and vital role in the global economy. Read more Donald Trump vows punishment' if U.S. determines Saudi Arabia killed Jamal Khashoggi Article Continued Below Turkey has audio of Saudi journalist's slaying, newspaper says Images surface of alleged Saudi assassination squad' following writer's disappearance The accusations at issue are the claims of Turkish officials that a team of Saudi agents killed and dismembered Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and columnist for the Washington Post who was last seen entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on the afternoon of Oct. 2. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has demanded an explanation. The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, and other Saudi officials have said they have no knowledge of Khashoggi's fate.
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