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WHY SAUDI ARABIA WANTED TO TOW AN ICEBERG
In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interest- Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's Mecca Pact: What it means for India
- India examining Mecca Joint Defence Agreement's impact on national security, regional stability, says MEA
- When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
- Saudi Aramco delays Jazan oil refinery restart to August 30, IIR note showsSaudi Aramco has delayed the Jazan refinery restart by two weeks. The facility shut down on July twenty-seventh after a Houthi attack. Yeme...10 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to operate 5 weekly Riyadh-Mumbai flights from October 3Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin five weekly flights connecting Riyadh and Mumbai. This new service adds over seven thousand seat...10 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
- Houthis behind attack on Saudi Aramco gas facility in Jubail region, reports Israeli mediaYemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of a...09 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Turkey expects Egypt to join Saudi-Pakistan defence pactTurkey's foreign minister anticipates Egypt joining a new regional defense agreement. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed this pact t...09 Aug, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- Fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jazan, Saudi Arabia saysFirefighters extinguished a blaze at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday. The facility had previously been shut down following a Houthi...09 Aug, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
- What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Saudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians, including child, injured near Yemen borderHouthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia, injuring ten civilians including a child. These strikes followed earlier assaults which killed thirty ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Riyadh Air aims to add 2nd India destination by end-2026: Senior executiveRiyadh Air aims to launch a second Indian destination by year-end. The Saudi carrier is focusing on premium travelers and cargo traffic. Mu...07 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Motor racing-Formula E will start new season in Mexico if Saudi opener cannot be heldFormula E is optimistic about kicking off its 2026-27 season in Saudi Arabia, with plans for Mexico City to host the inaugural race in Janu...06 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Global Market: Saudi Aramco Q2 profit jumps 44% as Middle East conflict boosts oil pricesSaudi Aramco reported a 44% year-on-year jump in second-quarter net profit, beating analyst estimates as higher crude oil prices offset low...04 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- 'Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US': Defence analyst General Jack KeaneRetired US General Jack Keane criticized Pakistan and Qatar as compromised mediators in Iran diplomacy. He stated both nations favor Tehran...04 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi planIn 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the conce...31 Jul, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to ArabiaIn 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State ...23 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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