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TopicSaudi Arabia

Topic: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is developing a new ‘blue economy’–with regenerative tourism, maritime logistics

With the maritime economy projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030, unlocking the potential of the blue economy can return a five-fold yield.

Smriti Irani’s visit to Madinah dispels both extremes—Islamists and Hindu nationalists

Smriti Irani visiting Madinah wearing a sari and bindi echoed a meaningful celebration of personal choice and shows willingness to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Antony Blinken in UAE, Saudi, Israel in diplomatic effort to avert wider Middle East war

Blinken said he would tell Israeli officials that it is imperative they do more to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza and that Palestinian civilians must be allowed to return home.

Murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s widow granted political asylum in US: Washington Post

Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was murdered on the grounds of Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul in 2018.

Arab nations welcome Israel-Hamas truce, seek it extension

Israel, Hamas agreed to 4-day pause in fighting to allow release of 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and entry of humanitarian aid into enclave.

Arab League, OIC dismiss Israel’s ‘right to self defence’, call for ICC probe into ‘war crimes’

At emergency joint session on Gaza, leaders of Arab & Muslim countries were in agreement on demand for Palestinian state with 1967 borders & ‘nuke-free-zone’ in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia eyeing multibillion-dollar stake in IPL, reports Bloomberg News

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's advisers have spoken to govt officials about moving the IPL into a holding company valued at as much as $30 billion, the report said.

Saudi Arabia confirmed to host 2034 Soccer World Cup after Australia drops out

FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31.

Youth Congress leader jailed in Saudi Arabia over ‘Bharat Jodo poster’ returns home, tells his story

Bhopal: A 25-year-old Youth Congress leader imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for the last eight months allegedly for being a “political agent” was released earlier this...

Modi meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammad bin Salman in Delhi, reviews trade ties

The PM and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince also held the first leaders’ meeting of the India- Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council, to discuss energy, security, defence.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.