Tweet that cost a life: After Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi journalist’s online dissent ends in executionSaudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was executed for criticizing the government on social media, drawing comparisons to the Jamal Khashoggi ca...
18 Jun, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
Saudi Arabia executes a journalist after seven years behind bars, activists say it was over his tweetsTurki Al-Jasser, a Saudi journalist, faced execution. He was convicted of terrorism and treason in 2018. Activists claim the charges were f...
15 Jun, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in RiyadhThe International Olympic Committee announced that the Olympic Esports Games, initially planned for 2025 in Saudi Arabia, will be postponed...
11 Feb, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Donald Trump's Gaza plan complicates hoped-for Saudi-Israeli dealPresident Trump is attempting to persuade Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords by proposing the relocation of 2 million Palestinians fr...
08 Feb, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports OlympicsSaudi Arabia and the IOC have struck a 12-year commercial deal to host the first Esports Olympics, aiming to diversify the kingdom's econom...
12 Jul, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
Saudi Prince wants Israel and Palestine to follow Indian model to end violence in the Middle EastSaudi Arabia's Prince Turki al-Faisal has criticized both Hamas and Israel for their attacks on civilians and expresses his preference for ...
23 Oct, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
'Saudi would back bids for Man United, Leiverpool'Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal even said the Gulf state could be a new home for clubless superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
26 Nov, 2022, 12.18 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to host Asian Winter Games at new ski resort close to futuristic city NeomSaudi Arabia also will host the Asian Games in 2034 in Riyadh as part of aggressive moves to build a sports hosting portfolio and help dive...
04 Oct, 2022, 07.39 PM IST
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOMSaudi Arabia said on Tuesday it has won a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a planned mountain resort in the Gulf Arab state's $50...
04 Oct, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
Saudi crown prince signals family unity as succession loomsKnown as MbS, Prince Mohammed had held off heading to the UAE until his father King Salman, 86, left hospital after a week-long stay that r...
20 May, 2022, 05.33 PM IST
Saudi prince strongly criticizes Israel at Bahrain summitPrince Turki al-Faisal said Israel has "incarcerated (Palestinians) in concentration camps under the flimsiest of security accusations- you...
06 Dec, 2020, 04.14 PM IST
How Saudi princes’ arrest averts coup in oil-rich kingdomKing Salman was tipped off regarding the plan by a key ally when he moved swiftly to arrest some of his family members hatching the plan.
13 Nov, 2017, 07.53 AM IST
- Indian businessman to set up pharma plant in Saudi Arabia
Praising Indian expatriates' sincerity to work and honesty in dealings, he underscored the need to further boost the excellent relations wi...
14 Nov, 2014, 03.56 PM IST
US sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to avert al-Qaida attack: ReportSharif told Clinton that the Taliban are "very stubborn" and "very uncooperative", according to the document.
20 Oct, 2013, 04.38 PM IST
US sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to avert al-Qaeda attack: DocumentSharif told Clinton that the Taliban are "very stubborn" and "very uncooperative", according to the document.
20 Oct, 2013, 02.54 PM IST
- No cash to West until emerging economies get more clout: Saudi prince
Prince Turki Al-Faisal said big emerging economies' lack of influence in global financial bodies reduces their willingness to contribute mo...
26 Jan, 2012, 04.24 PM IST
- Muslim leaders call for introspection
Muslim leaders on Monday called on Islamic nations to stop claiming to be victims of the west and start solving their internal problems to ...
10 Jun, 2008, 02.30 AM IST