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Houthis impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia as regional shipping crisis deepens
Fp Staff •Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Monday announced an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, marking a major escalation in the region as tensions continue to rise alongside the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
Walking a Tightrope: Pakistan's Iran dilemma deepens as Houthi attacks put Saudi ties to the test
Chandan Prakash •The widening US-Iran conflict and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have placed Pakistan in a strategic bind, forcing Islamabad to balance defence commitments to Riyadh against its fragile but vital relationship with neighbouring Iran.
Trump gave MBS support for Houthi strikes before Saudi-Yemen flare-up: Report
Fp Staff •The four-year truce between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis is under fresh strain after Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict
Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa: Indians can now book flights, hotels and tourist visa in one go
Fp Staff •Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism push, the new scheme aims to make international travel simpler by merging visa applications with holiday bookings
Saudi Arabia blocks some bank transfers to UAE, raising concerns over Gulf trade tensions: Report
Fp Business Desk •Saudi Arabia has reportedly been blocking or delaying some bank transfers to UAE accounts since May, raising concerns among businesses that growing political tensions between the Gulf neighbours are beginning to disrupt trade and cross-border payments
Saudi Arabia weighs pipeline expansion to bypass Hormuz, holds talks with Gulf neighbours: Report
Fp Staff •Riyadh is considering boosting the capacity of its East-West crude pipeline by up to 2 million bpd, potentially allowing Saudi Arabia and other Gulf producers to increase exports via the Red Sea amid continued concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia's biggest oil price cut in 26 years signals a new battle for Asian market share
Fp Business Desk •Saudi Arabia has slashed the price of its flagship Arab Light crude for Asian buyers by the biggest margin in at least 26 years as rising global supplies and higher OPEC+ output intensify competition for market share. The move could benefit major importers such as India through lower energy costs
14 killed in Saudi Aramco helicopter crash near Ras Tanura, probe underway
Fp Staff •At least 14 people were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday
Can Indians buy property in Saudi Arabia now? New property rules, explained
Fp Explainers •Saudi Arabia has opened its real estate market to foreign buyers, including eligible Indians, through a new ownership framework and digital portal. The reforms allow non-Saudis to purchase property in designated zones while maintaining restrictions in Makkah and Madinah, as the Kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia plans Gulf reconciliation summit with Iran: Did Delhi Brics security meet play a role?
Fp Staff •As Saudi Arabia plans to host a summit aimed at reconciling Arab states and Iran, its timing —coming soon after the Brics nations' NSA meeting in New Delhi— has raised questions about whether India played a role in the process.