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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicJamal Khashoggi

Topic: Jamal Khashoggi

The Bezos blockbuster: Wild days of lurid selfies, blackmail, Amazon drama

Jeff Bezos' life has taken a very dramatic turn with threats by a tabloid to publish graphic images of his, and conspiracy theories of a connection to the killing of a Saudi dissident journalist.

Saudi Arabia crown prince set to visit India, but Israel PM Netanyahu cancels trip

The Saudis, Israelis and New Delhi didn’t want the two visits to take place so close to each other, given that the two countries are seen to be sworn diplomatic antagonists.

Pakistan journalist in exile fears he’ll meet Khashoggi’s fate if he returns home

Taha Siddiqui narrowly escaped an abduction attempt last year. Living in Paris in self-imposed exile, he now fears assassination if he returns to Pakistan.

11 accused put to trial in Saudi Arabia in Jamal Khashoggi murder case

Robots haven’t yet taken all our jobs, says new World Bank report, and Brazil President Bolsonaro moves to keep his poll promises.

Former US first lady Michelle Obama is the most admired American woman

Row erupts over ex-UN rights commissioner meeting ‘missing’ Emirati princess as Saudi king effects consulate reshuffle in wake of Khashoggi’s murder.

Time magazine honours Jamal Khashoggi and other persecuted journalists

China may be behind Marriott data breach, and Donald Trump threatens to shut down US govt if Democrats refuse to fund border wall work.

Beyonce performs at pre-wedding ceremony of Mukesh Ambani’s daughter

China gets its first 3D printed bridge and White House is looking for a new Chief of Staff. Pop singer Beyonce performs at Mukesh Ambani...

Reporting on Khashoggi case shows media can no longer differentiate between news & opinion

Slanted reporting have bulldozed barrier separating news from commentary, making an opinion section practically redundant.

With Jamal Khashoggi killing, the mask has fallen off Mohammed bin Salman

Women thought Mohammed bin Salman was a blessing to Saudi Arabia, he is the opposite.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.