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Saudi Arabia
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August 03, 2026
Saudi Arabia forms Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance to counter Houthi threats in Red Sea
The Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance (MMDA) has been formed by Saudi Arabia and 13 other nations as a defensive framework to protect maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab
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July 31, 2026
Retaliation in Iraq: Behind the joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian proxies
The retaliation highlights a calculated escalation by Tehran, which appears to be testing Washington's resolve and shifting its long-standing military posture of deterrence
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July 30, 2026
Three factors that pushed Saudi Arabia to enter the Iran conflict
Saudi Arabia's Iran conflict strategy has shifted dramatically, with the kingdom joining the US in direct military strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq
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July 27, 2026
Why drone attack on world's largest oil processing plant in Saudi's Abqaiq poses geopolitical risk
Saudi Arabia built East-West pipeline connecting Abqaiq refinery and Yanbu port in the 1980s amid concerns about Tehran possibly disrupting shipping through Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq war
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July 24, 2026
Why Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal: Media pressure and White House chaos
The US-Saudi nuclear deal was thrown into turmoil after President Trump abruptly reversed course, demanding Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords as a new condition
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July 23, 2026
Will Saudi Arabia recognise Israel? Trump says nuclear deal totally subject to Riyadh joining Abraham Accords
In the past, Saudi Arabia said it will formally recognise Israel on the condition that Palestine gets statehood
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July 23, 2026
Will allowing Saudi enrichment push Iran closer to a nuclear bomb?
Critics fear the agreement allows for Saudi uranium enrichment with weak oversight, which could provoke Iran and undermine global non-proliferation efforts
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July 08, 2026
What is Saudi's Package Visa? Indians can now get visa, book flights and hotels in a go
The Package Visa service comprises not just tourist visa processing, but also flight bookings and hotel reservations, making travelling in Saudi Arabia hassle-free
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July 07, 2026
An ‘elegant slap’: Decoding Saudi Arabia's white robes at Khamenei's funeral
Saudi's low-level representation and choice to wear white celebratory attire, rather than traditional mourning clothes, is being widely interpreted as a deliberate and symbolic message to Tehran
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May 07, 2026
Behind the scenes of the ‘failed phone call’ between Trump, Saudi Crown Prince on ‘Project Freedom’
US pauses Strait of Hormuz plan amid Saudi refusal, impacting Iran war settlement efforts. Reports reveal Saudi Arabia denied US military access, altering regional diplomatic dynamics
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April 28, 2026
Is UAE leaving OPEC because of Saudi Arabia? Twin pillars of Gulf hegemony seek divergent policies
Though there were rumours about UAE leaving the group, this is the first time that the Emirates officially acknowledged the move
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April 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia restores key East-West pipeline after Iranian attacks; resumes crude shipments of 7 million barrels
Saudi Arabia restores its vital East-West oil pipeline to full capacity after Iranian attacks and resumes its oil shipments
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April 04, 2026
Saudi lied? CIA station, three floors of Riyadh US embassy burnt for 'half-day' in Iran drone strike
A couple of Iranian suicide drones managed to strike US embassy in Saudi Arabia and the explosion would have killed hundreds of people if it was regular working hours, a prominent media house reported
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March 27, 2026
Zelenskyy seals Saudi drone deal amid Iran threat as Ukraine seeks to reposition itself as security provider
Riyadh is keen to tap into Ukrainian expertise as it grows increasingly worried about the US–Israeli war against Iran
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March 20, 2026
Another Indian citizen killed in Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia, takes death toll to 6
'We send deepest condolences to the family and our mission in Riyadh is in touch with the authorities and closely monitoring the return of his mortals to India,' stated the Ministry of External Affairs
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March 16, 2026
Is Saudi Arabia's security pact with Pakistan a paper tiger? Expert predicted why Islamabad would not want to anger Tehran
The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) stipulated that 'any aggression against either country shall be consideration an aggression against both'
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March 02, 2026
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery shuts down after Iran’s drone strike
An Iranian drone strike on an Aramco refinery has caused the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s massive Ras Tanura facility, one of the world's largest oil refining and export plants. The attack has escalated fears over global oil supply stability and triggered a jump in international oil prices
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February 28, 2026
Explosions heard in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as Iran launches strikes on US military bases
Iran launches retaliatory missile attacks targeting US bases across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, following joint Israel-US strikes on Tehran
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February 27, 2026
Iran, Saudi Arabia offer to mediate Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict
Iran and Saudi Arabia have offered to mediate Pakistan and Afghanistans latest conflict, urging dialogue
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February 09, 2026
How does Saudi Arabia manage its illegal migrants?
Saudi Arabia's illegal migration management involves a comprehensive, technology-driven strategy to enhance national security and support its Vision 2030 goals
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February 02, 2026
Who is Safeya Binzagr? Meet the Saudi artist who outsold Picasso
Safeya Binzagr, a pioneering Saudi artist, set a new auction record when her 1968 painting sold for $2.1 million at Sotheby's Riyadh
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January 31, 2026
Has the US swayed Saudi Arabia on strikes against Iran? Defence minister says not attacking would embolden regime
Saudi Arabia's stance on the US possibly striking Iran may have shifted, with Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman warning US officials that not taking military action despite all of Trump's threats, could inadvertently embolden Tehran
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January 19, 2026
Will Pakistan get help from Turkey, Saudi in case of war with Taliban or India? All eyes on ‘defence pact’
It is unlikely that the deal will include mandatory military assistance from Ankara and Riyadh if Islamabad gets involved in a conflict with India or Afghanistan
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January 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s promise to Iran amid US attack threat: ‘Our territory, airspace..’
Riyadh also rushed to rubbish reports that it influenced US President Trump to abort the planned military action against Iran
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January 09, 2026
Hajj pilgrimage: Saudi government declares 6 categories of people ineligible
Pregnant women who are 28 weeks pregnant or at high risk at the time of travel are also ineligible
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