Six months after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sparked a backlash against Saudi Arabia, reports that the Kingdom's leader, King Salman, has moved to curtail the powers of his chosen heir are growing.
While there has been no official confirmation - Riyadh has refused comment when approached - the tea leaves do provide strong hints that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has had his wings clipped.
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