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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicSaudi Arabia

Topic: Saudi Arabia

Yes, Iran was behind the Saudi Oil attack. What now?

The US and its allies are trying to keep Iran in check, and has tried to pressure Saudi Arabia to de-escalate, whereas Iran is pushing the Houthis to dig in.

Attack on Saudi Arabia shows Iran is a threat, demands a united global response

World powers can disapprove of Trump's policies, but they need to recognise a regime that willfully endangers the global economy.

Trump vows US ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran was behind attacks

US officials said they had substantial evidence that Iran was behind the attack, not the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen who claimed responsibility.

Oil spike sends India assets lower as inflation concerns revive

India buys more than two-thirds of its oil, mostly from the Middle East, which means if crude prices stay up, RBI may not be able to deliver more than 25 basis points of cuts.

Cracks appear in Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, leaves 40 dead

The deaths were the result of clashes between UAE-backed southern secessionist forces and Saudi-backed government forces.

Everything in Mecca gets 5 stars — online reviews of most holy sites are wildly inflated

Whether for Mecca, Haridwar, Jerusalem, Lumbini, the super high ratings mostly reflect past visitors’ spiritual experiences – not real-world practicalities.

Royal row between Dubai’s ruler and his sixth wife with an Indian twist

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has filed a suit against his estranged wife, Princess Haya, for custody of their two children in a UK court.

Saudi Arabia plans to lift curbs on women travel as Crown Prince carries on with ‘reforms’

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has enacted a series of reforms aimed at better women’s rights as he looks to build his Saudi Vision 2030.

Why Pakistan’s Shias are disappearing and going into ‘small, dark cells’

Between 120 and 160 Pakistani Shias were 'detained' and reported 'missing' in the past several years. Many were taken away on their return from Iran, Iraq or Syria.

Arab unity remains a desert mirage as Islamic world is more divided than ever

While Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain have been belligerent toward Iran, countries like Qatar, Kuwait and Oman have maintained ties with it.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.