Highlights 1 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has been replaced by Mohammed bin Salman. A royal decree appointed Mohammed bin Salman crown prince and deputy prime minister. Throughout the early morning it aired footage of Mohammed bin Nayef pledging allegiance to the younger Mohammed bin Salman, who knelt and kissed his cousin's hand. Prince Mohammed bin Salman replied: "We will not give up taking your guidance and advice." Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is its architect," said John Sfakianakis, director of the Gulf Research Centre.

Source: India Today June 21, 2017 10:46 UTC