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India could be esports' biggest growth story as EWC eyes rapid expansion

India is poised to become a major growth story in global esports. The Esports World Cup Foundation sees significant potential in the country's large fan base. Dedicated strategies are being developed to accelerate the Foundation's presence within India. This push aligns with the Esports World Cup's expansion into a major…

The Economic Times

Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces

Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to operate 5 weekly Riyadh-Mumbai flights from October 3

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin five weekly flights connecting Riyadh and Mumbai. This new service adds over seven thousand seats monthly between the two important cities. Mumbai becomes flyadeal's second Indian destination after Hyderabad, expanding its network. The airline aims to significantly grow its fleet and destinations by the…

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16 Bangladeshi workers killed in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh sofa factory blaze

At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in the Musa Sanaiya area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh’s ministry of foreign affairs said on Monday. The ministry expressed deep grief over the deaths and offered condolences to the victims’ families.

The Times of India

With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threatening

A Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diplomatic cooperation among the three countries. The article argues India should respond through multi-alignment, stronger Gulf partnerships, naval preparedness and continued engagement with Saudi Arabia and Iran.

The Economic Times

'Paper agreement will not bring security’: Iranian lawmaker attacks Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact

An Iranian lawmaker on Friday criticised the new defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying the pact would not guarantee Saudi security and urging Riyadh to change its policies rather than depend on external powers for protection.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia, pushes defence ties amid West Asia escalation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation, as Islamabad seeks to reinforce its strategic partnership with Riyadh amid escalating tensions across West Asia and the Gulf…

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US-Iran war: Saudi Arabia concerned about Trump’s strike plan on Tehran, Axios reports

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to avoid massive strikes on Iran. He expressed concern over potential conflict escalation and sought clarity on US plans. Riyadh consistently advocates de-escalation despite recent joint strikes in Iraq. Other regional powers are also increasing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: 'I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind'

In November 2017, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas L Friedman conducted a landmark interview with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. During their conversation, Friedman observed the relentless, around-the-clock work culture among the young prince and his senior advisers. Friedman noted that MBS's intense work habits reminded…

The Times of India

How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East

IN DEPTH: Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability

The Independent UK

Does Saudi Arabia want to develop nuclear weapons? Here’s what history can tell us

The US-Saudi nuclear deal was announced in the midst of what has, as of 2026, become America’s Third Gulf War. The news broke just as Saudi Arabia and the US launched air raids against Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, in retaliation for alleged drone attacks directed Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.

The Conversation

Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?

Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, the operation raises questions about whether the kingdom…

France 24

Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping.

Euronews

Saudi Arabia seeks coalition to secure Red Sea shipping

Saudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes. This initiative aims to counter ongoing Houthi attacks which threaten commercial vessels. The Houthis previously declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. Riyadh has responded with air strikes targeting Houthi military facilities. These…

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The Guardian - UK

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ war

International Business Times

Iran Ended a Brief Lull In Fighting With The U.S. With a New Missile Launch. Washington And Riyadh Retaliated Against Its Allies

Iran launched a surprise attack against a U.S. base in Jordan on Tuesday, breaking a brief lull in fighting with Washington.

The Times of India

Inside US-Saudi nuclear deal: Trump opens critical door in Middle East; why Pakistan is biggest loser

The newly forged nuclear pact between the US and Saudi Arabia promises to transform the atomic dynamics in the region. This agreement grants Saudi Arabia the ability to enrich uranium domestically, supervised by the United States, effectively diminishing Pakistan's nuclear dominance. The emergence of a nuclear triangle comprising Israel, Iran,…

The Conversation

US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in

A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?

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France 24

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed escalation involving Saudi Arabia despite a recent lull in fighting between the United…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on a US-Saudi nuclear agreement: an offer that further erodes international safeguards

Editorial: Even if no reactors are built, Donald Trump’s announcement of a double-standards deal with Riyadh has wrought further damage in a new era of proliferation

The National (Scotland)

David Pratt: Is Trump’s Saudi deal set to trigger an arms race?

AMONG his many controversial traits, a tendency toward double standards sits high on the list.

France 24

Houthis target Saudi oil facilities as new Middle East front

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure on Saturday, retaliating for Saudi strikes in Yemen and intensifying a regional conflict that is increasingly threatening energy supplies and vital shipping lanes.

The Economic Times

"Hope to continue to build relationships": MEA reaffirms Saudi strategic ties after NSA Doval's Riyadh visit

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval recently visited Riyadh for high-level discussions. They reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance their strategic partnership. Discussions also covered regional stability and energy security cooperation between the two nations. These engagements underscore…

The Economic Times

US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia to equip the kingdom with a civilian nuclear programme has provoked a flood of questions about the risks of nuclear proliferation. "If Riyadh had wanted to just have US backing for a civilian program, it would have done so years ago...…

International Business Times UK

'I Just Couldn't Be Part of That' Weird Al Yankovic Reveals He Rejected a Seven-Figure Comedy Festival Offer in Riyadh

Weird Al Yankovic declined a seven-figure offer to perform at a Saudi comedy festival, citing discomfort with the state-sponsored event. Other comedians faced backlash for participating due to human rights concerns.

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