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'US controlled Pak's nuclear arsenal, it loves working with dictators': Ex-CIA agent's bombshell
World | October 25, 2025 10:00 ISTIn an interview, former CIA agent John Kiriakou said Musharraf allowed the US to do "whatever" it wanted to do. He also criticised the US policy of "selective morality in foreign" issues, pointing out that Washington "loves to work with dictators".
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 22, 2025
India | October 22, 2025 23:32 ISTIran's hardline Islamic regime, headed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has found itself at the centre of an unusual scandal. The controversy erupted after the daughter of one of Khamenei's close aides was spotted wearing a strapless wedding gown at her wedding.
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Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala System: How Does This System Work, What's Next for Migrant Workers?
Originals | October 22, 2025 18:23 ISTSaudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system, granting migrant workers more freedom and legal protections. This historic reform will impact millions, allowing them to change jobs and leave the country without employer approval. Watch to learn how this change will transform migrant workers' lives.
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Kafala System abolished by Saudi Arabia: What was the law and how the move benefits migrant workers
World | October 22, 2025 9:35 ISTThe term Kafala, meaning "sponsorship" in Arabic, came to represent a system across the Gulf under which employers exercised almost complete control over migrant workers.
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Saudia flight diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after passenger suffers medical emergency mid-air
India | October 19, 2025 23:33 ISTAirport authorities immediately coordinated with ground medical teams and made all necessary arrangements before the aircraft touched down safely at 7:00 pm. Upon landing, the passenger was promptly transported to Ananthapuri Hospital for emergency treatment.
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Will Saudi Arabia intervene in Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict? Here's what Kingdom said
World | October 12, 2025 15:51 ISTClashes broke out between the Pakistan Army and Afghan forces following firing at multiple locations along the Pak-Afghan border in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The violent exchange began after Taliban forces allegedly opened fire at several Pakistani border posts late Saturday night.
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Scientists discover ancient rock art that rewrites Saudi Arabian history
Science | October 01, 2025 8:33 ISTThis new finding indicates that people were living in the region about 2,000 years earlier than previously thought. However, it is unclear how they survived in such an arid environment.
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PM Modi condoles death of Saudi Arabia's grand mufti: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Kingdom'
India | September 24, 2025 9:32 ISTThe announcement of the Grand Mufti's demise was made by the Saudi Royal Court, mourning the loss of the esteemed religious leader who also served as the head of the Council of Senior Scholars, the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, and the Supreme Council of the Muslim World League.
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Pakistan's defence minister claims Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in case of war with India
World | September 20, 2025 16:02 ISTPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announces that under a new security pact, Saudi Arabia will defend Pakistan in case of an Indian attack, including the potential use of Pakistan's nuclear assets.
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Pakistan opens up its nuclear programme to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, India keeping close eye
World | September 19, 2025 21:04 ISTThe agreement signed this week declares that an attack on either nation will be considered an attack on both. However, neither Islamabad nor Riyadh has specified whether this extends to direct access to Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.
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MEA on Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: 'Will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities'
India | September 19, 2025 16:58 ISTSaudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a "strategic mutual defence" agreement under which an attack on either country will be considered as "an aggression against both".
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign mutual defence deal; India says 'will study implications'
World | September 18, 2025 13:45 ISTThe strategic defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia comes just days after an Israeli strike targeted Hamas leaders in neighbouring Qatari capital Doha.
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CBI arrests fugitive accused in 1999 Saudi Arabia murder case after 26 years on the run
India | August 16, 2025 12:28 ISTCBI arrests Mohammad Dilshad, a fugitive accused of a 1999 Saudi Arabia murder case, at Delhi airport after 26 years on the run.
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23 escape death as amusement park ride snaps mid-air | Watch horrifying video here
offbeat | July 31, 2025 18:20 ISTThe video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. In the video, people could be seen enjoying the '360 Degrees' when suddenly the arm cracked, and the ride broke into two pieces and crashed.
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In a first, Arab nations condemn October 7 attacks, urge Hamas to end rule in Gaza
World | July 30, 2025 23:46 ISTFrance and Saudi Arabia, who co-chaired the conference at the UN in New York, have welcomed the declaration, calling it "historic and unprecedented".
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'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia dies after 20 years in coma: Who was he?
World | July 20, 2025 12:39 ISTPrince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, known as the 'Sleeping Prince,' had been in a coma since a car accident in London.
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Unified GCC tourist visa for six Gulf nations to launch soon: What to know
World | July 03, 2025 12:17 ISTThe Gulf Cooperation Council is set to launch a unified tourist visa allowing travellers to visit the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman with a single permit.
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No travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia, visa controls in place for Hajj season: Sources
World | June 09, 2025 14:52 ISTAs a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short term visas to avoid overcrowding during this season, which end with the conclusion of Hajj.
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Hajj 2025: No kids, scorching heat, flexible payment plans | All you need to know
World | June 04, 2025 14:47 ISTHajj 2025 sees a mix of ancient ritual and modern-day adaptation. From managing deadly heat and enforcing age bans to introducing flexible payment plans and tightening entry protocols, the pilgrimage continues to evolve amid new global realities.
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Largest defence deal: US-Saudi Arabia sign USD 142 billion agreement, says White House
World | May 13, 2025 20:21 ISTThe US-Saudi Arabia defence deal also includes "extensive training and support to build the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, including enhancement of Saudi service academies and military medical services", the White House said in a release.
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