OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025, exceeding expectations, as the group seeks to shore up the market amid tepid demand growth, high interest rates and rising rival US production.
Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries on Sunday extended output cuts through next year, a move aimed at supporting slack prices that haven't risen even amid turmoil in the Middle East and the start of the summer travel season.
"Deeply concerned about the reports of the health of His Majesty @KingSalman bin Abdulaziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I join the people of India in wishing him a speedy and full recovery," said PM Modi, in a message from India.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been suffering from fever and joint pain, local media reported. His health is closely watched by observers because of the absolute powers he holds presiding over one of the world’s top producers of oil and one of it’s biggest economies.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday and was greeted by officials.
The exact date of Eid-ul-Fitr is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which is based on the sighting of the shawwal crescent moon. The moon was not visible in India today except Kerala, which means that the country will celebrate Eid on April 11, although Kerala will celebrate tomorrow.
Pakistan is battling a severe economic crisis, having narrowly avoided a debt default by securing an IMF bailout package, and has promoted several austerity measures. The cash-strapped country is in dire need of financial support from the global moneylender and allied nations.
Saudi Arabia, which was relatively closed off for decades, has in recent years relaxed strict social codes, such as segregating men and women in public places and requiring women to wear all-covering black robes, or abayas.
The debut of Saudi Arabia's first male robot sparks controversy online as a viral video alleges inappropriate behavior towards a female reporter. Mixed reactions flood social media, with some attributing the incident to a malfunction while others defend the humanoid.
The move is a milestone in the kingdom's efforts, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to open the ultra-conservative Muslim country for tourism and business as drinking alcohol is forbidden in Islam.
Siddharth Anand's directorial Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, is releasing worldwide on January 25 except for the Gulf nations. However, there is one nation in the Middle East where the film will be released in cinemas. Scroll down to know more details.
Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan in Jeddah.
PM Modi said that he spoke with Mohammed bin Salman on the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia and both leaders agreed to work together for peace, security and stability in the region. The intense military campaign by Israel has killed over 20,600 Palestinians in Gaza.
The crash occurred during a training mission at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the city of Dhahran located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, according to military spokesperson Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
Putin is visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a rare trip abroad and will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss oil, OPEC+ and the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
A CBI spokesperson here said that Sudheesh Ramachandran was wanted by Kerala Police in a case registered in 2006 at Thumba Police Station in Kerala's Thiruvanathapuram for murder and other offences.
The Muslim leaders also called for an end to weapons sales to Israel and dismissed out of hand any future political resolution to the conflict that would keep Gaza separate from the West Bank.
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The Saudi Prince condemned Hamas for going against Islamic values of not harming innocent civilians, and lashed out against Israel for "indiscriminate bombing of Palestinian civilians". He also criticised Western countries for calling the attack as "unprovoked".
Israeli PM Netanyahu had told Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last month that under the US President's leadership, Israel can forge a "historic peace with Saudi Arabia".
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