Saudi Arabia
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Massive blaze at Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq refinery after drone strikes from Iraq | VIDEO
World | Jul 27, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTThe fire erupted at Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq refinery after drones were launched toward Saudi Arabia from Iraq. Several videos and satellite images are being shared on social media, showing the intensity of the blaze after the drone strike.
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Trump says Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords as key condition to finalise nuclear deal
World | Jul 25, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTSaudi Arabia has repeatedly affirmed that formal diplomatic recognition of Israel remains contingent on a clear and credible roadmap towards an independent Palestinian state.
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How Asim Munir's private oil venture with IRGC shielded Saudi Arabia from Iranian strikes
World | Jul 25, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTA report has surfaced that claimed Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir leveraged a joint oil transport venture with the IRGC to shield Saudi Arabia from Iran's strike amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Trump links Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords: Why it matters for India's Middle East strategy
Explainers | Jul 24, 2026, 04:28 PM ISTTrump said the US-Saudi nuclear deal will proceed only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises ties with Israel, adding a condition that was not part of the original agreement announced a day earlier.
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Saudi prince found dead in luxury London hotel; probe reveals fatal drug and alcohol overdose
World | Jul 24, 2026, 04:15 PM ISTA UK coroner's inquest has ruled that 29-year-old Saudi royal Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud died, with a toxicology report finding a fatal combination of alcohol, GHB, and prescription medication in his system.
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Trump says US to hold Iran responsible after Houthis target Saudi ships in Red Sea
World | Jul 23, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will hold Iran responsible for any future Houthi attacks on shipping, calling the Yemen-based group a "Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran," after the Yemen-based group claimed responsibility for striking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea after blockade on Saudi shipping
World | Jul 23, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers, "Encelia" and "Layla," in the Red Sea, days after Saudi Arabia's strike on Sanaa International Airport, with Saudi Arabia confirming a fire broke out on one vessel, though all crew were reported safe.
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Will Saudi Arabia now build nuclear bombs? What to know about Trump's historic deal with Riyadh
World | Jul 22, 2026, 09:58 AM ISTThe deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the program. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study.
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Houthis announce blockade of Saudi shipping at Bab el-Mandeb Strait: How it matters for India
World | Jul 21, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTYahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, said in a video statement that the maritime ban against Saudi Arabia will be effective immediately, describing it as an “equation of ‘an eye for an eye.’”
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Saudi cuts oil prices by USD 11 per barrel, biggest reduction in decades: How will it help India?
World | Jul 07, 2026, 02:52 PM ISTThe Saudi crude price cut is a positive development for India, one of the world’s largest crude importers and among Saudi Arabia’s biggest customers.
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Net Run Rate of 34.65: UAE chased down Saudi Arabia's target in just 5 balls
Cricket | Jun 03, 2026, 07:33 PM ISTUAE women opened their 2026 ACC Women’s Premier Cup campaign with a record-breaking win over Saudi Arabia, chasing 27 in just five balls. Esha Oza’s side bowled out the opposition cheaply and boosted their net run rate to an astonishing 34.65.
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Pakistan sends 13,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence pact
World | Apr 12, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Apr 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTDonald 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 | Mar 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTIran 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 | Mar 28, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 24, 2026, 10:44 AM ISTSaudi 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 | Mar 22, 2026, 10:20 AM ISTSaudi 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 | Mar 20, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTUS-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
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 10:21 PM ISTEid 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 | Mar 18, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTThese 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.