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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Turkey sign 'Mecca' pact for mutual defence; India reacts

The agreement was signed following a joint defence summit attended by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, who attended after performing the Umrah pilgrimage in the city. According to Pakistan's foreign ministry, the pact is "guided by the longstanding…

The Times of India

Oil prices slip as tankers continue to ply Middle East conflict zones

Oil prices saw a decline as tankers continued to move out of the Middle East. Escalating tensions and expanded conflict fronts are impacting regional stability. Thirty-nine commodity ships passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait into the Red Sea. Iran has ruled out an Omani proposal for regional joint management of…

The Economic Times

Six Iranian advisers killed in US-Saudi strikes as Iran war escalates

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US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

US and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facilities earlier. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least twenty fighters were killed. The strikes targeted PMF bases across seven Iraqi provinces, causing damage. Iraq's Prime Minister vowed to disarm these…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia planted 159 million trees and restored one million hectares of degraded land in less than five years

Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land and planted more than 159 million trees, marking one of the biggest milestones under the Saudi Green Initiative since it began in 2021. The programme, which now aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees across the…

The Times of India

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Yemen is nearing a renewed conflict as Houthi attacks escalate. Saudi infrastructure and shipping have faced recent Houthi targeting. Mediation efforts are struggling amid growing pessimism for resolution. The Houthis and Iran are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia and the United States. Saudi frustration builds, potentially leading to a costly…

The Economic Times

Listen carefully to Karoline Leavitt. She’s revealing Trump’s scariest plans

ANALYSIS: In a short briefing today, the White House press secretary made some claims about Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US elections — that should ring serious alarm bells, writes Holly Baxter

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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel

President Donald Trump on Thursday set a new condition to a US-Saudi nuclear deal signed the previous day by insisting the agreement was "totally subject to" the Gulf kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Riyadh has resisted normalising relations with Israel, especially after the Gaza war, and the new condition throws…

France 24

Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal to go ahead as president defends ‘dangerous’ plan

Israeli politicians warned the deal could cause a ‘crazy arms race’ in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump Approved Saudi Uranium Enrichment Deal That Skips Key US Nuclear Safeguards

The US has approved a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing uranium enrichment and bypassing strict inspection protocols, sparking concerns over non-proliferation and regional security.

International Business Times UK

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have…

The Economic Times

Iran war has created growing rift between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince: report

The US is now considering reducing its military footprint in Saudi Arabia, a report claims

The Independent UK

Saudi PIF's governor wants the kingdom to become a global investment center

After deploying billions in capital around the world, Saudi now wants to attract global investment to the kingdom

Fortune

FIFA World Cup 2026: Late equaliser from Araujo helps Uruguay play 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia

In an intense kickoff to the World Cup, Uruguay battled to a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia. Maximiliano Araujo struck a crucial equalizer in the 80th minute, rescuing a point for his team. Despite dominating possession and outshooting their opponents, Uruguay found themselves trailing at halftime. Both squads now sit…

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How the Mideast war brought UAE, Israel closer together

After facing barrages of Iranian missiles that threatened its economic future, the UAE has moved closer to Israel, widening a split with ally-turned-rival Saudi Arabia and placing it in defiant opposition to Tehran. But its closer cooperation with Israel risks further antagonising Iran, which the UAE views as its biggest…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia launched secret retaliatory airstrikes on Iran during regional war: Report

Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

Motorsport

Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out

The forced postponement of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia leaves F1 with a complex scheduling puzzle, which also weighs heavily on the teams – here's what rearranging the events means for the series

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Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026

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Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns

Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’

International Business Times UK

Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

'Uncontrollable consequence': Iran hits Saudi's Aramco and Kuwait refinery following Israel attack on South Pars

Iran escalated attacks on Gulf energy sites, hitting Saudi Arabia's SAMREF refinery and facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. These strikes, following an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, caused global fuel prices to surge. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE condemned the actions, while the US warned of…

The Independent UK

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

The Independent UK

F1 set to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid chaos in the Middle East

Rounds four and five of the 2026 season, in Bahrain on 12 April and Saudi Arabia on 19 April, will not take place

Motorsport

F1 teams need decision on Middle Eastern rounds "this week", says Ayao Komatsu

F1 is scheduled to hold the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix next month, but they are at doubt due to the ongoing Iran war

The Independent UK

The impact of F1’s huge decision to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

The Bahrain GP was scheduled for 12 April, with the race in Saudi originally set for a week later - but they have both now been cancelled

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