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Topic: Saudi Arabia

172 Indians attacked or murdered abroad in last 3 years, most in Saudi, then US & Philippines

In the US, 12 Indians assaulted in 2023 alone, Rajya Sabha told, marking the most attacks in a single year. Foreign ministry tells Parliament it has no data on culprits.

Here’s why BCCI took IPL auction to Saudi Arabia—cricket is not the main course

Even if investments into the IPL franchises don’t happen, Saudi involvement can take other routes. The IPL franchises are buying into world cricket.

Piyush Goyal to visit Saudi Arabia, to participate in FII Summit

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will embark on an official visit to Saudi Arabia between 29 and 30 October...

Gulf doesn’t want Pakistani labourers. UAE, Saudi complain of beggars, criminals coming in

Pakistani men have been making inappropriate videos in front of women in Dubai, Pakistani nurses have refused to work in Kuwait and labourers have refused to wear helmets in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia has embraced football but this Nike ad is making sure women don’t miss out

Nike’s inclination toward femvertising isn’t new. In 2016, it launched the Da Da Ding campaign portraying the power of Indian women. Directed by Francois Rousselet, the campaign was a hit.

At least 550 Muslim pilgrims die of extreme heat on the Haj to Mecca

According to an AFP report, out of the total dead, 323 were Egyptians. Saudi state TV said temperatures rose 51.8 degrees Celsius in the shade at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Pakistan’s Middle East balancing act–Why choosing between Saudi Arabia, Iran won’t be easy

Saudi Arabia isn't just a source of money for Pakistan. It's the peg to stay close to Western strategic bloc led by the US.

IMEC — bridge between East and West, as well as India’s queen’s gambit against China

India, via IMEC, looks to create new route to Europe to access gas in Eastern Mediterranean & provide Southeast Asian countries an alternative partner to China to access Atlantic Ocean.

‘Outward changes’ but tensions remain: Where Iran & Saudi Arabia stand year after restoration of ties

Following years of hostility, the two countries agreed to a China-brokered deal in 2023, and have since found common ground in Gaza.

Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz diagnosed with appendicitis

Sainz was the third driver to finish in the Bahrain GP and took 15 points. He has been with Ferrari since 2021 and was announced as the team’s reserve driver for 2025.

On Camera

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.