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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia: Is the Middle East sliding towards another war?

Jinit Jain - 8 September, 2026

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could turn Yemen’s proxy war into a wider regional conflagration, as the US-Iran confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz threatens to merge with escalating tensions across the Red Sea and Gulf.

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‘Attack on one, attack on all’: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign Mecca Joint Defence Pact — What it means for India?

विवेकानंद मिश्र - 7 August, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen collective security amid rising Middle East tensions

US forces strike Iranian proxies in Iraq after IRGC attacks US airbase in Jordan

OpIndia Staff - 30 July, 2026

Taking to X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, “At 10 p.m. ET on July 29, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to yesterday's attempted missile attacks on U.S. forces.”

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President Trump says Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel as a condition for the civil nuclear deal, a year after he had removed the requirement

OpIndia Staff - 23 July, 2026

US President Donald Trump has stated that Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel as a condition for advancing a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between...

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Trump’s Saudi nuclear pact explained: Can Riyadh now enrich uranium for a bomb?

Divya Bharti - 22 July, 2026

President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, enabling potential domestic uranium enrichment under US supervision.

Saudi Arabia slashes oil prices for Asia customers in biggest reduction in 20 years: OPEC+ increase production quota as peace returns to West Asia

OpIndia Staff - 7 July, 2026

Middle Eastern crude prices have fallen as an impending wave of supply from the region threatens to take over Asian markets.

Government and Policy

Indian Haj Mission wins two prestigious Labbaytum awards for excellence in Haj coordination and communication during Haj 2026

OpIndia Staff - 18 June, 2026

In a historic achievement, the Indian Haj Mission has been conferred two Labbaytum Awards by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for excellence...

Saudi Arabia: Two Indian brothers, Mohammad Zafar and Rahib, arrested over attempted funds transfer to Iran following Middle East escalation

OpIndia Staff - 9 June, 2026

"They have been detained in a security-related matter," read an email from an Indian official, Sumit Kumar, who is posted in Riyadh.

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UAE announces exit from OPEC+ and OPEC: Read Abu Dhabi’s motives behind the decision and what it means for oil prices and global markets

Shriti Sagar - 29 April, 2026

With Iran itself being a founding member of OPEC, the organisation’s consensus-based system can limit how quickly countries like the UAE respond to such challenges. By exiting OPEC, the UAE now gains more control over its oil policy and can act independently to secure its exports.

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