Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Paramount, Warner Bros deal under EU subsidy scrutiny, decision due July 14A massive $110 billion deal for Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp faces European Union scrutiny. Gulf sovereign wealth funds...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-upsIraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now pr...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Supreme Court issues notice to CBSE on plea to declare Class 12 improvement examination resultThe SC has taken up a case involving a Saudi Arabian student. He seeks his Class 12 improvement exam results from the CBSE. The court has i...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
From trickle to torrent: Hormuz reopening may trigger a global oil floodThe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a faster-than-expected recovery in global oil supplies. With tankers already positioned...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccerSaudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronald...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
OPEC+ set for fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources sayOPEC+ is set to raise its oil output targets for the fourth straight month, a strategic move amidst production hurdles faced by some of its...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Saudi Arabia issues new property ownership rules for foreign companiesSaudi Arabia has updated rules for foreign companies wanting to buy property. These companies do not need to conduct business in the Kingdo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign agreement to expand premium travel options between India, Saudi ArabiaIndia's leading global airline, Air India, and Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air ink initial pact for codeshare partnershipAir India and Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air have signed an initial agreement. This partnership will offer seamless travel connections between I...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Air India, Riyadh Air sign pact to boost connectivity between India and Saudi ArabiaAir India and Riyadh Air have signed an MoU to enhance air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia. The partnership will introduce code...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Putin's 'Russian Davos' opens with US guests as economy slows and war drags onRussia hosts its premier investment forum in Saint Petersburg. The event includes prominent figures from the United States and Germany. Thi...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST