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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.
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.
Muslims have absolutely no right over Jerusalem.
The first right is of the Jews. They were the first ones to build the city and it’s legendary temples.
The second right is of Christians – they continued to build upon the Jewish legacy.
Yes, if both Jews and Christians were to give up their claim on Jerusalem, the Muslims can surely have it. Till that time, ‘sweet dreams’.
Muslims have absolutely no right over Jerusalem.
The first right is of the Jews. They were the first ones to build the city and it’s legendary temples.
The second right is of Christians – they continued to build upon the Jewish legacy.
Yes, if both Jews and Christians were to give up their claim on Jerusalem, the Muslims can surely have it. Till that time, ‘sweet dreams’.