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Sunday, December 14, 2025
TopicSaudi Arabia

Topic: Saudi Arabia

Chef Kunal Kapur brings Saudi flavours to India. ‘It’s a lot like Bihari cuisine’

Kapur noted that Saudi cuisine is often wrongly lumped together with Middle Eastern food. While the two share similarities, they are also distinctly different.

When did Saudi Arabia ban alcohol? And why it is easing restrictions now

Branded alcohol had been entering the country’s informal market through embassies. But the government ended that system in January 2024.

This is how China is reading US-Saudi Arabia ties

Trump’s announcement of a security arrangement that would allow Riyadh to acquire jets like Israel’s F-35 is seen in China as much more than a routine arms deal.

Grieving family members of Saudi bus crash victims to leave from Telangana for funerals

A Telangana government team, led by Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Azharuddin, is in Saudi Arabia to coordinate the relief efforts, including last rite arrangements.

Saudi crown prince in talks to visit White House to discuss defence, AI ties

Trump is seeking to cash in on a $600 billion Saudi investment pledge made during his visit in May while the Saudi leader is seeking security guarantees amid regional turmoil .

Saudi oil power is waning. What this means for its ties to the US

There’s little doubt that Saudi Arabia contributed to its own problems, driven by leadership hubris and poor advice. The Line is a case in point.

Bangladesh Army chief cancels Saudi visit after 14 officers held over ‘excesses’ under Hasina

Warrants were issued against 32 individuals, including ex-PM Hasina & her military secretary Major General Kabir Ahmed. Detentions are among the most extensive within armed forces.

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti passes away at 82, Modi offers condolences

Condolences poured in after Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh's demise. 'The kingdom & Islamic world have lost a distinguished scholar,' said the Saudi Royal Court.

1979 Mecca siege flashback—Saudi resorts to Pakistan to protect the Kingdom

Even though the Western media sometimes gives the impression that young Saudis overwhelmingly back Prince Salman’s efforts, some data suggest there is a deep pool of resentment.

Pakistan strategic pact with Saudi Arabia is really about Iran. And blessed by US

This agreement is not about Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looking Trump in the eye or Riyadh turning away from Washington. If anything, it could be termed as kosher proliferation.

On Camera

India’s aviation crisis is all about too big to tame

Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.

South rising, west slipping: India’s export map is being redrawn, shows RBI data

Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.