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Saudi Arabia textbooks remove anti-Israel lines like ‘Muslims will never give up Jerusalem’

From dropping anti-Israel phrasing to adding tolerance lessons, Riyadh updates its schoolbooks toward moderation.

The rise of a Sunni triad. Why India stands alone in a world of religious blocs

Without a foreign policy bloc rooted in shared faith, India must build pragmatic, tactical diplomatic ties.

Why Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence pact can’t be an Islamic NATO | CutTheClutter

In Ep. 1878 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement and how it will work.

Three countries, no common enemy—why the Mecca defence pact is weaker than it looks

The Mecca defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan creates synergies that are not in India’s interest by and large, even if they do not impact India at the very outset.

Saudi, Turkey & Pakistan sign defence pact, committing to ‘treat attack on one as attack on all’

Agreement follows nearly year of negotiations. Its signing in Mecca lends symbolic significance. Earlier reports had indicated Egypt too would sign it, but it did not.

Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia, the nation most affected by the Houthis’ threats to commercial traffic, is forming a naval coalition to restore order in the waterway.

After brief lull, US, Saudi Arabia launch joint air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq

The joint operation follows over 30 drone attacks targeting 'US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure'. Tehran says it fired missiles at American military sites in Jordan and struck three tankers.

Houthis claim Saudi Arabia attack as US ends run of Iran strikes

Houthis said they fired missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Jizan region after Saudi-led forces struck Houthi targets in Yemen, raising fears of wider Middle East conflict.

Asim Munir used oil venture with IRGC chief to protect Saudi Arabia in war, says Israeli media report

Pakistan army chief warned IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi that attacks on the kingdom during Israel-US-Iran conflict could threaten their lucrative oil transport venture, says Times of Israel.

Houthis’ Red Sea threat renews energy concerns for India as Saudi crude tankers turn back

Analysts say India is unlikely to face an immediate crude shortage but could see higher import costs & delays as Bab el-Mandeb emerges as another chokepoint after Hormuz.

On Camera

Indian queers will settle for flower over the bouquet. No marriage equality? Recognise live-in

Live-in relationships are a conundrum for Indian law as courts build the framework case by case, often leading to more questions than answers.

Gen Z prefers betting online, so casinos are reinventing the real-world experience

With Gen Z more likely to gamble online than visit casinos, operators are adding sports, spas, street food and social spaces to turn gaming venues into lifestyle destinations.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.