- November 24th, 2024
In 2023, the BRICS group expanded to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Ethiopia, an unlikely BRICS candidate, sought to join the group relentlessly, despite its poor economy and internal strife. Previously, Ethiopia was a favorite...
The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, causing no casualties. The ship, carrying crude oil, was heading towards Mangaluru from Saudi Arabia. An Indian Coast Guard vessel, ICGS Vikram, has been...
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Riyadh on November 28-29 to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and encourage its participation in projects, particularly those involving green energy. He invited the Kingdom to be "Brazil's partners" in the energy...
The India-Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC) was announced at the G20 summit in September 2023 by the United States, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The corridor aims to reshape power dynamics...
The maiden Saudi Arabia-Africa summit took place in Riyadh on 10 November, aiming to strengthen relations between Saudi Arabia and African states and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. Over 50 leaders attended, including presidents of Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya,...
Saudi Arabia, the world's third-highest crude oil and condensate producer, is a key member of OPEC+. In October 2022, the country agreed to crude oil production cuts to balance the global oil market and hedge against the downside risks of...
Recent discussions suggest that Saudi Arabia may ratify normalization with Israel, rekindling Netanyahu's hopes and returning the United States to its role as mediator of a "new Middle East." Between August and December 2020, Israel achieved normalization of relations with...
Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Shift: Halting Israel Deal Amidst Conflict, Fostering Engagement with Iran
Saudi Arabia is delaying US-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel, signaling a rethink of its foreign policy priorities as the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas escalates. The conflict has prompted Saudi Arabia to engage with Iran,...
The United States-Saudi Arabia relationship is a complex and long-standing one, characterized by political, economic, and security interests. Established in 1933, the relationship has deepened over the years, with oil being a central pillar. The US and Saudi Arabia have...
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