Pakistan hosted top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in Islamabad for crucial discussions aimed at de-escalating the ongoing war involving Iran. The high-level meeting comes amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over regional stability. Foreign ministers from these countries gathered to explore ways to reduce hostilities and promote dialogue, positioning.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued a fresh advisory for Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia, providing key directives and updates on flight resumption as tensions persist in the Middle East following the escalating conflict involving the United States and Iran. The advisory, issued on March 8, 2026, reflects growing concerns over regional instability.
Iran’s Shahed-136 drones have hit the Aramco oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco has halted operations at its Ras Tanura refinery. Fire Breaks Out at Ras Tanura Refinery Following Drone Strike The strike sparked a fire at the facility, though reports indicated the blaze was limited and quickly brought under control. No casualties have.
A Washington Post report suggests that Saudi Arabia played a significant role in urging the United States to launch joint military strikes on Iran alongside Israel. The operation, involving coordinated aerial attacks known as Operation Epic Fury (US) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), reportedly struck Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure in a rare convergence of.
Riyadh: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday arrived in Riyadh for an official visit, underscoring the growing strategic engagement between India and Saudi Arabia. Doval was received at the airport by India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr Saud Al-Sati, according.
Riyadh: The last rites of the 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia were performed on Saturday in Medina, the Indian Embassy confirmed. The victims — 17 men, 18 women and 10 children — were all from Hyderabad, with most belonging to the areas of Asif Nagar,.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the signing of the Bilateral Haj Agreement with the Saudi Kingdom and review preparations for Haj 2026.
