International criticism of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi has faded in recent months, as the global focus has shifted to other issues. The incident in 2018, where Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, drew widespread condemnation and led to sanctions against Saudi Arabia. However, the country’s economic and geopolitical influence, particularly its role in OPEC and the global oil market, has helped to overshadow the controversy.