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Indian Embassy in Riyadh clears return of two bodies from Saudi Arabia to UP

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued no-objection certificates for the repatriation of two deceased men. Nandlal Pal died in detention affecting his family who has sought assistance from the government. Abdul Qadir was involved in a road accident shortly after arriving in Saudi Arabia for work. The Ministry of…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Saudi Arabia is reaping a massive oil windfall, making it perhaps the Iran war’s only winner. Tehran’s proxies actually ‘did Saudi a favor’

“Folks, at this point in time, any exports Saudi achieves via the Red Sea is just icing on their $100/barrel cake.”

Fortune · Sep 28

Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down

The Houthis have seized control of Perim island, significantly affecting a crucial shipping corridor. Additionally, a drone strike originating from Iraq temporarily disrupted Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline, intensifying the strain on Gulf oil exports during a period of stalled diplomatic negotiations. In response to this rising threat, Saudi Arabia has…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Saudi deal offers a revenue boost for Exeter University that will save jobs

Letter: The partnership is not funded by ‘dirty money’, as the Exeter branch of the University and College Union claims, says Prof Anthony King

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Turkey sign 'Mecca' pact for mutual defence; India reacts

The agreement was signed following a joint defence summit attended by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, who attended after performing the Umrah pilgrimage in the city. According to Pakistan's foreign ministry, the pact is "guided by the longstanding…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Oil prices slip as tankers continue to ply Middle East conflict zones

Oil prices saw a decline as tankers continued to move out of the Middle East. Escalating tensions and expanded conflict fronts are impacting regional stability. Thirty-nine commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait into the Red Sea. Iran has ruled out an Omani proposal for regional joint management of…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Six Iranian advisers killed in US-Saudi strikes as Iran war escalates

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

US and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facilities earlier. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least twenty fighters were killed. The strikes targeted PMF bases across seven Iraqi provinces, causing damage. Iraq's Prime Minister vowed to disarm these…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Saudi Arabia planted 159 million trees and restored one million hectares of degraded land in less than five years

Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land and planted more than 159 million trees, marking one of the biggest milestones under the Saudi Green Initiative since it began in 2021. The programme, which now aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees across the…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Yemen is nearing a renewed conflict as Houthi attacks escalate. Saudi infrastructure and shipping have faced recent Houthi targeting. Mediation efforts are struggling amid growing pessimism for resolution. The Houthis and Iran are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia and the United States. Saudi frustration builds, potentially leading to a costly…

The Economic Times · Jul 24