Saudi Arabia

Did Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman meet Israel PM Netanyahu? Iranian press says so

Iran's Press TV says the meeting took place in the Royal Palace in Amman. The report could not be independently verified.

15 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sunil Gavaskar picks his favourite team and player

In the inaugural match on Thursday, hosts Russia thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0. Many Indian fans have travelled to the European nation to watch the games live while others are keenly following on television.

8 days ago

Japan's SoftBank to invest up to $100 billion to boost India's solar power production

SoftBank Group Corp has decided to invest $60 billion-$100 billion in a solar power project in India, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday.

8 days ago

Qatar bans goods from UAE, Saudi as embargo anniversary approaches

Imports into Qatar plunged about 40 percent from a year earlier in the initial weeks of the boycott, but they have since mostly returned to normal as Doha has found new sources of products in countries such as Turkey, and developed new shipping routes through places such as Oman.

27 days ago

Saudi Arabia gives assurances on supply as oil hits $80 per barrel

The statement came as oil prices surged to $80 per barrel for the first time in four years due to rising concerns over disruptions to Iranian oil exports because of new U.S. sanctions. The crude oil output has also declined in Venezuela.

May 18, 2018

Land acquisition woes thwart India's mega refinery plan with Saudi Aramco

Thousands of farmers oppose the refinery and are refusing to surrender land, fearing it could damage a region famed for its Alphonso mangoes, vast cashew plantations and fishing hamlets that boast bountiful catches of seafood.

May 17, 2018

Saudi boss abuses domestic worker, forces her to drink bleach

The domestic worker was hospitalized after the incident and underwent an emergency abdominal surgery.

Apr 17, 2018

Syrian tragedy isn't the creation of Bashar al-Assad alone

Did Assad kill people to stay in power? Yes he did. But does that make everyone else who is involved -- or better say trapped -- in this war a saint? Hardly so.

Apr 16, 2018

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Wahhabism of the sea: It's fine if Saudi Arabia cuts Qatar loose

Saudi Arabia wants to make Qatar an Island and turn the border region into a nuclear waste dumping zone.

Apr 10, 2018

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President Trump gives presentation on US arms sales to Saudi Arabia

President Trump welcomed Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the White House on March 20, 2018.

Mar 21, 2018

Nuclear deal: Kicking Iran in shins is good domestic economics for Trump

The coming of age of shale oil will insulate America against price scares for the foreseeable future

Mar 19, 2018

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Almost half of U.S. arms exports being sent to the Middle East

Data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows almost 50% of U.S. gun exports have gone to the Middle East in the past five years.

Mar 12, 2018

Twitter users take a dig at Saudi Arabia's ban on 'dancing and swaying' at Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny's concert

This will be Egyptian pop sensation Tamer Hosni's first ever concert in Saudi Arabia. But the ban on dancing and swaying has come as a dampener.

Mar 8, 2018

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No dancing allowed at Saudi Arabian pop concert

A no dancing or swaying rule received backlash online after being printed on tickets for Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosnys first show in Saudi Arabia.

Mar 8, 2018

Saudi Arabia allows Air India to use its airspace for Tel Aviv flights

Air India, however, said that it has not received any approval for a direct flight to Israel over Saudi airspace.

Mar 6, 2018

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Understanding the Yemen conflict in 60 seconds

A look at the conflict in Yemen and the surrounding region. A look at the conflict in Yemen and the surrounding region. Years of fighting have lead to numerous deaths, injuries and illnesses. The United Nations has called it the worst man-made disaster.

Mar 1, 2018

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