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Topic: Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s $80 oil goal eating into Modi’s budget before polls

Saudi Arabia is aiming for $80 per barrel to support the valuation of Saudi Aramco before an initial public offering. This price hike is certainly going to pinch the Indian government.

Saudi oil goal of $80 a barrel threatens to clip India’s economic wings

While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration reaped the benefits of the biggest price crash in a generation, oil is recovering as the government gears up for elections in 2019.

Global Pulse: Indonesia declares state of emergency because of deadly oil spill

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has further legitimised his stance on Israel by saying that the country has the right to its own land.

Global Pulse: Israeli airline sues their government over new Air India route

The Israeli airline El Al filed a petition to the High Court of Justice in Israel against Air India's route over Saudi Arabian airspace, connecting New Delhi to Tel Aviv.

Air India becomes the first commerical airline to fly through Saudi Arabia to Israel

The Air India flight took off from New Delhi and passed over Oman and Saudi airspace before landing in Tel Aviv. 

Global Pulse: The International Criminal Court has begun investigating killings in the Philippines

Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda are about to have an extremely odd election. 

Global Pulse: All eyes are on Mohammed bin Salman and his pending meeting with Trump

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is looking for American investments to help diversify the Saudi economy, but the main goal of the visit is to apparently improve Saudi Arabia's image in the West.

Global Pulse: Worried about turnout, the Russian govt is enticing voters with selfie competitions

While there is no doubt that Vladimir Putin will emerge as president for his fourth term, the Kremlin is worried about voter turnout.

Global Pulse: China won’t let its women wash their dirty #MeToo linen in public

Also, when the Saudi Crown Prince visits the UK in the coming weeks, Theresa May must ensure that Britain does not trade away its principles and values.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.