ISTANBUL: Saudi Arabia claims Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a “fistfight” in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, finally admitting that the writer had been slain at its diplomatic post.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia’s announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is a “good first step” and said he would work with Congress on a US response.

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