Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca With a Drone, Pg1
Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of a 'cowardly' drone attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca, sparking Muslim world outrage and vows of retaliation.
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Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of a 'cowardly' drone attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca, sparking Muslim world outrage and vows of retaliation.
Saudi warplanes pound Yemen, Houthis claim shooting down F-15 jet, escalating West Asia conflict, disrupting global oil supplies, and displacing over 1 lakh people.
Oman offers India strategic Sohar Port investment to bypass Strait of Hormuz, ensuring uninterrupted Gulf energy access amidst regional tensions.
China unveils a four-point security formula for West Asia, challenging Western influence amidst regional geopolitical shifts and new defence pacts.
India maintains cautious stance on BRICS local currency trade, prioritizing national economic interests and avoiding a 'one-size-fits-all' approach amidst strategic concerns.
India softens its staunch opposition to WTO plurilateral agreements, proposing safeguards to protect developing nations' interests and ensure equitable trade.
EAM Jaishankar strengthens India-Bhutan ties, inaugurating key projects in health, connectivity, and energy, fostering multi-faceted development partnership and trade.
India launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard, reaffirming commitment to ozone layer protection and climate action under Montreal Protocol.
US faces $33.4 billion ammunition shortfall from Iran war, contradicting Trump, raising concerns for Ukraine and Taiwan's defence capabilities.
India and U.S. launch 22nd 'Yudh Abhyas' military exercise in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, focusing on interoperability and integrating advanced drone technology.
BRICS Summit addresses AI's geopolitical crossroads, advocating open-source cooperation amidst US-China rivalry and India's balanced approach to technology weaponisation.
US redirects $52 million military aid from Europe, West Asia to Latin America, bolstering Trump-aligned nations against drug trafficking and China's growing influence.
Houthi control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait creates a two-strait dilemma for Saudi Arabia, impacting oil exports and global trade amidst regional conflict.
Post-BRICS, global focus shifts to US-China rivalry, shaping a G2/G3 world order amidst changing power dynamics and India's strategic challenges.
US publicly admits deploying orbital weapons, sparking global debate on space militarization and highlighting gaps in international treaties.
India's stance on WTO plurilateral deals, including the IFD, may be shifting, with the BRICS Delhi Declaration suggesting exploring pathways for such initiatives.
India unveils ambitious semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem at SEMICON 2026, showcasing rapid growth, massive investments, and global partnerships for self-reliance.
India and Vietnam agree to boost defence cooperation, including co-production of military equipment, strengthening strategic partnership amidst Indo-Pacific dynamics.
Xi and Modi agree on partnership, easing border tensions, and boosting multilateral cooperation at BRICS Summit, marking a new chapter in India-China ties.
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