Saudi Arabia: News
23 Oct 2023
Mohammed Bin SalmanSaudi Arabia to host Esports World Cup in 2024
Saudi Arabia on Monday revealed plans for conducting an annual Esports World Cup featuring the world's most popular games and boasting the largest prize pool in the history of esports.
15 Oct 2023
IsraelIslamic nations' body calls emergency meeting to discuss Israel-Hamas conflict
A top grouping of Islamic nations has called for an "urgent" meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be addressing the "military escalation" and "threat to defenseless civilians in Gaza."
14 Oct 2023
IsraelUS, Saudi working closely to protect civilians in Gaza: Blinken
United States (US) Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated on Saturday that America was working closely with Saudi Arabia to provide safety for civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
10 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael conflict: Saudi crown prince assures unwavering support to Palestine
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to stand for the Palestinian people's legitimate rights amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Saudi state media reported on Tuesday.
30 Sep 2023
Pakistan NewsDebt-ridden Pakistan seeks $11 billion aid from China, Saudi Arabia
Pakistan's caretaker government is reportedly in talks with China and Saudi Arabia to secure $11 billion in aid, aiming to keep the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program on track and avoid an economic crisis.
26 Sep 2023
Film FestivalBaz Luhrmann to lead Red Sea International Film Festival jury
Acclaimed filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has been named the head of the features competition jury at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
17 Sep 2023
Movie Review#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Wadjda'—explorative meditation of nonexistent female freedom, authority, tragic lives
Wadjda—streaming on MUBI and directed by Haifaa al-Mansour—is the first film to be entirely shot in Saudi Arabia, an achievement bejeweled with considerable significance.
11 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.
10 Sep 2023
Amitabh Kant'200 hours of negotiations': Hard work behind India's G20 consensus
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and his team have been lauded for their efforts in helping the country secure a 100% consensus on the New Delhi declaration on the first day of the G20 Summit despite contentious issues.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiIndia-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi
An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiG20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
06 Sep 2023
RussiaOil prices surge as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend supply cuts
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as the market grew concerned about a supply shortage following the extension of voluntary supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia until the end of the year.
23 Aug 2023
Xi JinpingXi Jinping's mysterious absence at BRICS Business Forum raises questions
Chinese President Xi Jinping's "unexplained" absence from a scheduled key speech at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, has sparked rumors about his health and political standing.
22 Aug 2023
BRICSWhy 40+ countries want to join BRICS
BRICS—a coalition of large emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—reportedly aims to expand nearly 22 years after its inception.
30 Jul 2023
UkraineSaudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks in August: Report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to host peace talks in August over the Ukraine crisis and invite Kyiv, numerous Western states, and major developing nations like India and Brazil.
25 Jul 2023
World Health OrganizationUAE reports new MERS case: Know causes, symptoms, precautions
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said a man in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
24 Jul 2023
Kylian MbappeSaudi Arabia bails PSG, Mbappe out in transfer saga: Details
A couple of days ago, Paris Saint-Germain left out Kylian Mbappe from their pre-season tour in Asia, whilst putting him up on sale.
15 Jul 2023
Cristiano RonaldoPresenting the top footballers to join the Saudi Pro League
The transfer window is well and truly open and it is the Saudi Pro League outfits, who are splashing the cash for the big fishes in the European market.
06 Jul 2023
Ajit DovalMuslim World League chief to visit India, meet NSA Doval
The Muslim World League's (MWL) secretary general and the former minister of justice of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, will visit Delhi on Monday.
04 Jul 2023
Mohammed Bin SalmanSaudi Arabia executes 5, including Egyptian, for terrorism
In its biggest group execution this year, Saudi Arabia has reportedly put five people to death for allegedly carrying out a terror attack on a house of worship that killed five people and injured an unknown number of people.
15 Jun 2023
HollywoodTrans flag: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' banned in Gulf countries
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has emerged to become one of the biggest money spinners of 2023. The film received rave reviews from critics and viewers.
13 Jun 2023
OTT releasesWhen and where to watch Gerard Butler-Ali Fazal's 'Kandahar'
Kandahar starring action star Gerard Butler is set for its OTT release. It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday (June 16).
07 Jun 2023
Karim BenzemaKarim Benzema joins Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad: Decoding his stats
Football superstar Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Arabia champions Al-Ittihad, ending his 14-year stay at Real Madrid.
06 Jun 2023
ShoppingGrab these 5 souvenirs when returning from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is among the richest Islamic countries when it comes to traditions, culture, and of course, shopping.
01 Jun 2023
Karim BenzemaKarim Benzema set to leave Real Madrid: Decoding his stats
Football superstar Karim Benzema is set to leave Real Madrid after a 14-year stay.
18 May 2023
ResearchThese 8,000-year-old stone engravings may be the world's oldest 'blueprints'
Scientists have come across stone engravings of ancient megastructures in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that may be the world's oldest "blueprints."
06 May 2023
International Monetary FundPakistan: IMF's bailout package stalled amid debt, unmet loan conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly likely to hold up the already agreed bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan.
03 May 2023
Lionel MessiLionel Messi handed a two-week suspension by PSG: Here's why
Lionel Messi has been handed a two-week suspension by Paris Saint-Germain.
30 Apr 2023
SudanOperation Kaveri: 229 Indians reach home as Sudan conflict rages
India brought back home 229 citizens stranded in strife-torn Sudan on Saturday under Operation Kaveri as the army-paramilitary conflict entered its third week.
27 Apr 2023
SudanOperation Kaveri: 1,100 Indians evacuated from Sudan, 360 reach Delhi
Nearly 1,100 Indians stranded in Sudan have been evacuated from the country in six batches so far under Operation Kaveri, which was launched to rescue Indians from the strife-torn Northeast African nation.
25 Apr 2023
SudanOperation Kaveri to evacuate Indians marooned in violence-hit Sudan
India on Monday launched Operation Kaveri to bring back its nearly 3,000 citizens stranded in Sudan, which is in turmoil due to a power struggle between the country's army and a paramilitary force.
19 Apr 2023
S JaishankarSaudi, UAE assure support for Indian citizens' safety in Sudan
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have assured their support for the safety and security of Indians in violence-torn Sudan following discussions between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his counterparts, India Today reported.
18 Apr 2023
Antonio GuterresSudan: 185 killed in army-paramilitary clashes, UN appeals for ceasefire
The death toll from three days of severe battle between the regular army and paramilitaries in Sudan has risen to at least 185, with more than 1,800 injured, according to the United Nations Special Representative for Sudan Volker Perthes.
03 Apr 2023
IndiaOPEC+ cuts oil output: Know its impact on India
A surprise cut in oil output by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, or OPEC+, has sent the global market into a frenzy.
28 Mar 2023
MeccaSaudi Arabia: 20 Umrah pilgrims killed in bus accident
At least 20 people were killed and 29 were injured after a bus hit a bridge, overturned, and burst into flames in Saudi Arabia's Asir province on Monday, AFP reported, quoting state media.
22 Mar 2023
RamzanRamzan 2023: 5 series to watch this holy month
The holy month of Ramzan is here. The one that's filled with prayers, fasting, the time spent with family during iftar, and all those lip-smacking delicacies, too.
02 Mar 2023
LifestyleWhat is so special about these futuristic, ultra-modern cities
We are in an age where every single day a new technology is invented.
14 Feb 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Saudi Arabia to soon send first woman astronaut to space
Saudi Arabia is set to send its first-ever woman astronaut to space later this year.
08 Feb 2023
Real MadridFIFA Club World Cup: Saudi side Al Hilal stun Flamengo
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal earned a 3-2 victory over Brazilian giants Flamengo in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup in the Moroccan city of Tangier.
28 Nov 2022
Camil fluCamel flu threat looms over FIFA World Cup; advisory issued
Football fever has gripped the world with the FIFA World Cup 2022—one of the largest global events—in full swing in Qatar.
