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  Pakistan sends 13,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence pact

  World | April 12, 2026 12:09 IST

  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had signed a defence pact last year under any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both. As part of the pact, Pakistan has send its military contingent to the Kingdom.

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  Many empty oil tankers heading towards US: Trump flexes oil, gas reserves amid peace talks

  World | April 11, 2026 23:41 IST

  Donald Trump said the United States has more oil than the next two biggest producers combined and claimed large empty tankers are heading to the US to load up on “sweetest” oil and gas.

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  Iran claims destroying US E-3 Sentry AWACS in Saudi Air Base as conflict continues | VIDEO

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Iran has claimed to destroy an AWACS aircraft of the US during its strike at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Images and videos have also gone viral on social media, showing the damaged aircraft.

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  10 US troops injured, several planes damaged as Iran launches missile attack on Saudi air base

  World | March 28, 2026 7:02 IST

  The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as unmanned drones, comes a day after President Donald Trump said Iran has been "obliterated" and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that "never in recorded history has a nation's military been so quickly and so effectively neutralised."

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  Gulf shifts stance as US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE weigh joining Iran war amid Hormuz crisis: Report

  World | March 24, 2026 10:44 IST

  Saudi Arabia and the UAE are nearing a critical decision to join the US-Israel confrontation with Iran as missile and drone attacks intensify across the Gulf. With Tehran restricting movement through the Strait of Hormuz and targeting key energy hubs, Gulf governments are shifting away from caution.

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  Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, orders them to leave within 24 hours

  World | March 22, 2026 10:20 IST

  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the continuous Iranian assaults, calling them a “flagrant violation” of international law, the principles of good neighborliness, and the United Nations Security Council’s resolution 2817 (2026).

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  Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh as conflict continues to rage on in Gulf

  World | March 20, 2026 23:31 IST

  US-Israel-Iran war: As many as six Indian nationals have been killed in the Middle East following the beginning of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.

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  Eid ul-Fitr 2026 date: No moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid on Friday; India may observe on Saturday

  March 18, 2026 22:21 IST

  Eid ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed on Friday in Saudi Arabia after the Shawwal moon was not sighted earlier. In India, the festival is likely to fall on Saturday, depending on local moon sighting announcements.

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  Saudi Arabia to convene Arab-Islamic Summit to tackle Middle East crisis

  World | March 18, 2026 9:08 IST

  These discussions unfold amid severe regional unrest, sparked by a combined US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. Iran hit back with barrages of drones and missiles, pushing the clash into its 19th day. The volleys have targeted Gulf countries, Israel and American assets so far.

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  Eid moon sighting 2026: March 20 or 21? Check the expected date in Saudi Arabia and India

  March 17, 2026 11:08 IST

  Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will depend on the sighting of the Shawwal moon, with Saudi Arabia likely to observe Eid on March 20 if the moon is seen on March 19. In India, Eid is expected a day later, on March 21. The article explains moon sighting updates, expected dates, and how the festival is celebrated.

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  CBSE cancels remaining class 12 board exams in West Asia amid Iran-US-Israel conflict

  Education | March 15, 2026 11:09 IST

  The Class 12 board exams had begun on February 17, with several subjects such as physics, chemistry, geography, and accountancy conducted successfully before papers in West Asia were postponed on March 1.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East conflict

  World | March 12, 2026 16:04 IST

  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact in September last year, with the commitment to come to the defence of each other in case of an attack by a third country.

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  Indian Embassy confirms no killing in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj amid Gulf escalation

  World | March 09, 2026 8:38 IST

  An Iranian-linked projectile slammed into a residential area in Al Kharj, south of Riyadh, killing two and injuring 12 in what Saudi Civil Defence first described vaguely—sparking false reports of an Indian and Bangladeshi death.

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  Saudi defence minister Khalid bin meets Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir amid rising Iran tensions

  World | March 07, 2026 11:01 IST

  The defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025 says that any attack on Saudi territory could potentially involve Pakistan in the kingdom’s defence.

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  Will Pakistan be the next country to enter Iran-Israel war? Here's what minister Ishaq Dar hints

  World | March 05, 2026 9:40 IST

  Pakistan has indicated that its defence agreement with Saudi Arabia could draw it into the Iran war as regional tensions soar. With Iran, Israel and the US intensifying their strikes, the Middle East faces a rapidly widening conflict.

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  Satellite images reveal damage at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility after drone strike

  World | March 03, 2026 10:20 IST

  The massive Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast went into partial shutdown on March 2 after a strike by drones, three days into the Middle East war.

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  US Embassy in Riyadh hit by two Iranian drones; Trump says 'you'll soon find out response' | Video

  World | March 03, 2026 7:07 IST

  A Saudi defence ministry spokesman said that an attack involving two drones on the US Embassy in Riyadh triggered a fire at the diplomatic compound.

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  Iran targets Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, videos show fire and chaos

  World | March 02, 2026 13:52 IST

  An Iranian drone struck Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil facility, causing a fire. As per initial information there are no casualties however, the attack prompted the temporary shutdown of the refinery.

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  Loud explosions and smoke seen in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh as Iran retaliatory strikes continue

  World | March 01, 2026 15:39 IST

  Explosions were reportedly heard in eastern parts of Riyadh, with residents describing loud blasts and smoke rising in the area, according to reports. While authorities have not yet confirmed the cause, the incident comes amid heightened security concerns across the Middle East.

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  Ex-Iran commander claims Saudi Arabia has nukes; did Pakistan leak its N-bomb plan in defence deal?

  World | February 12, 2026 13:35 IST

  Former Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Hussein Kanani claimed that Saudi Arabia now possesses nuclear weapons and that the US and Israel are both aware of it, raising question on how the Middle Eastern nation has been able to develop the nukes.