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TopicMohammad bin Salman

Topic: Mohammad bin Salman

UAE’s invite to speak at OIC reaffirms Narendra Modi’s turn to the Gulf

Overhaul of the Islamic world vis-a-vis India will take some time, but as long as MBZ and Modi are concerned, the journey has begun.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could play statesman

Mohammed bin Salman wants a bigger role on the world stage — to be a statesman in international affairs, rather than a mere salesman of hydrocarbons.

Saudi Crown Prince accepts ‘elder brother’ Modi’s demand for increase in Haj quota

Haj quota will now be increased to 200,000. Govt officials say it shows bonhomie between the two leaders, which will help in the fight against terror.

Global Pulse: Putin’s best Christmas gift ever, the Saudi Crown Prince deserves sanctions

Vladimir Putin made the smartest investment this year, for which he is now reaping the rewards.

Global Pulse: A year into Trump-land

A year into Trump's election, the world looks expectedly different.

Global Pulse: Power is the name of the game

There seems to be an emerging global trend of overtly corrupt leaders strengthening their vice-like grip on power, whether with electoral backing or not.

Global Pulse: Paradise Papers far cry from Panama Papers; Japan and USA pledge to “make alliance great again”

The Paradise Papers are not as devious as the notorious Panama Papers; the fifth meeting between Shinzo Abe and Trump promises to "make alliance great again"; and Mohammad bin Salman is set on the path to an absolute monarchy. 

Global Pulse: Mohammad bin Salman is deliberately dismantling traditional governance in Saudi Arabia

From Saudi Arabia and the US to Spain and Japan, the current world mood seems to be in favour of strongmen and political crackdowns on dissenters.

Global Pulse: Enough of Trump says Republican Senator, al Qaeda goes ‘moderate’ to survive

Also there's no successor in sight to Xi Jinping, and Singapore has said no new cars will be added to its streets.

Global Pulse: Trump’s flip flop on Iran nuclear deal

Where exactly is Trump going with Iran, asked The New York Times. His administration is sending mixed messages. Trump called the nuclear deal that...

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.