Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.
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NSA Ajit Doval Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Official Visit
India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, has arrived in Riyadh on an official visit, signalling a deepening of strategic ties between India and Saudi Arabia. The trip underscores the robust diplomatic and security collaboration between the two nations amid evolving regional challenges.Doval was warmly received at the airport by India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, and
Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Stays Bilateral, Shutting Out Turkey Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have finalised a mutual defence pact that explicitly excludes Turkey, according to sources close to the Saudi military. This clarification comes amid speculation of a trilateral alliance involving the three nations, fuelled by escalating regional tensions.A Turkish official had indicated earlier this month that Ankara was in talks to join the agreement. However, a source
US clears $6.7B in new weapon sales to Israel, $9B in Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia
The Israeli package includes 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters and, 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.
Saudi dissident awarded £3m damages threatens enforcement action if he is not paid
London-based satirist hails ‘amazing’ ruling that found Gulf state targeted and attacked him for his criticismA London-based Saudi dissident who a judge decided should receive more than £3m in damages from the kingdom for assault and the hacking of his…
Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemn Pahalgam And Red Fort Terrorist Attacks By Pakistan Based Terrorists
Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of two major terrorist attacks in India: the Pahalgam incident in Jammu and Kashmir and the assault near the Red Fort in New Delhi.The condemnation emerged during the third meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group, held under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of the Strategic Partnership Council.This gathering
Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Speak at Saudi Business Forum
The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.
UAE Backs Out of Pak Airport Deal After President’s Surprise And A Watershed India Trip
The surprise visit of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India has sent ripples through South Asian geopolitics, delivering an unexpected blow to Pakistan. Just after his three-hour trip to Delhi, Abu Dhabi abruptly abandoned plans to operate Islamabad International Airport—a deal under discussion since August 2025.Pakistani outlet The Express Tribune
Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to London dissident over Pegasus spying
High court finds kingdom responsible for hacking phones of Ghanem al-Masarir and for physical attack on himA judge has ordered Saudi Arabia to pay more than £3m in damages to a London-based dissident whose phones were targeted with Pegasus spyware.In a…
Gulf Cinemas Block Border-2 Film Over Pakistan Theme, Echoing Dhurandhar Ban
Border-2, the eagerly awaited Hindi war film starring Sunny Deol, faces a significant setback just ahead of its 23 January 2026 release. Scheduled to thrill audiences across India with its patriotic narrative rooted in Indo-Pak military history, the sequel to J P Dutta’s 1997 classic has been outright banned in key Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi