US approves $5 billion sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia to enhance security of 'major non-NATO ally'The United States announced a significant arms sale to Saudi Arabia. This proposed sale includes bombs and guidance kits valued at five bil...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise as Fed rate-hike bets easeMSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge climbed 0.3%, led by South Korea’s benchmark after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Welspun Corp shares jump 6% after Jefferies initiates coverage with Buy rating. Should you invest?Welspun Corp shares jumped nearly 6% after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 3,250 target price, implying 27% upside....
03 Sep, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website showsIran has expanded its list of vessels prohibited from navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz, now including eleven additional ships. The...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailorsSaudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The sup...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChinese President Xi Jinping’s Egypt visit is deepening Beijing’s ties with a key US ally while advancing China’s bid for greater Middle Ea...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Refinery to the world: Energy expert Anas Alhajji on India's surprising fuel advantageFollowing a critical oil crisis, India has surfaced as a pivotal fuel supplier. Refineries reached peak performance, promoting export expan...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pactSaudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have officially agreed to set up a joint secretariat. This new body will operate under their existing de...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Bangladesh sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: State Foreign MinisterBangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, aimed at fostering collective security...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source saysTop officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met Monday for a defense accord. This joint defense agreement aims to strengthen coll...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract global tech firms, skilled talentSaudi Arabia has launched its Riyadh Digital Innovation District initiative. This project aims to attract global technology firms and skill...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investmentGulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Saudi Arabia revises work visa quotas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has updated work visa quotas for new businesses. Businesses operating less than two years can now secure five visas. Firms act...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: SourcesUnited States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon,...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to US Congress with Israel conditionUS President Trump sent Congress a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact will only become effective if Saudi Arabia normali...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's YanbuA tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. The vessel experienced a fire on its main deck, but al...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST