Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has reiterated that the creation of the establishment of a Palestinian state is the fundamental requirement for Saudi Arabia to establish normal relationships with Israel. His remarks, which he made during the meeting of the US President Donald Trump in Washington on 18 November 2025, highlight Riyadh’s...
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Google launches renewable-energy initiative on Christmas Island as Indian Ocean data hub
Google’s announcement to build a data hub on Australia’s Christmas Island marks an innovative combination of digital infrastructure, remote island economics and renewable-energy ambition. It could spark significant shifts towards renewables on this tiny outpost of Australia in the Indian Ocean. With plans in the works already, this project promises significant results – for both...
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India Secures US Gas Deal despite Trump Pressure
India recently signed an important diplomatic and energy agreement to import approximately 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the U.S. – approximately 10 % of India’s annual imports–marking the first structured U.S. supply contract agreement between South Asian nation and U.S. financiers. For Financial Times/Moneycontrol readers.Trump has placed mounting pressure on India over its purchases...
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India’s Central Directorate of Security (CDS) Slams Defence Companies Over “Delays and Unfulfilled Promises”
India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) recently issued strong criticism against domestic defense manufacturers for what he described as persistent delays, cost overruns, and “unmet promises” that reduce military preparedness. Speaking at a defence procurement review meeting attended by senior military leaders, industry executives, and government officials he stated that regional security challenges cannot allow...
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China Warns Japan of Crushing Defeat and Tells Citizens to Abstain From Visits
Tensions in East Asia have grown increasingly volatile this week after China issued an aggressive warning to Japan that any military confrontation would result in what it described as “crushing” defeat for Tokyo. China issued this message through official channels alongside an advisory advising its citizens against travel to Japan for non-essential travel due to...
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Iran and Qatar Express Concern Over Increased Pak-Afghan Tensions
Iran and Qatar have raised concern over mounting tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling on both to prioritise dialogue to avoid further instability in a region already facing complex security and economic challenges. Their statements come amid cross-border disagreements and security incidents between Islamabad and Kabul which threaten further straining relations. Officials from both Iran...
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Pakistan will participate in Neutral Expert proceedings of Water treaty despite India’s boycott
Pakistan announced it will move forward with proceedings of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), using Neutral Expert process, regardless of India’s decision to suspend participation in treaty framework. […] Arab News PKIslamabad has demonstrated its intent by insisting on maintaining legal bindingness of the treaty and continuing dispute-resolution mechanisms under it. Pakistan recently issued a...
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Israel Kills Eight Palestinians Per Day During Gaza Ceasefire
As the Gaza conflict rages on, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups has been overshadowed by continued violence and fatalities. According to recent reports, Israel has killed an average of eight Palestinians per day during the so-called ceasefire period, raising serious concerns about the true nature of the ceasefire and its effectiveness...
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US Relaxes Sanctions on Syria After Al-Sharaa-Trump Meeting | Live Blog
As part of an apparent change in US policy toward Syria, the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (commonly referred to as “Caesar Act”) sanctions have been temporarily lifted following high-stakes talks between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. Al Jazeera +4 and Reuters both provided evidence supporting this development.Background...
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Hamas says its fighters in Rafah will refuse to surrender.
Hamas’ Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have issued a bold declaration that their fighters entrenched in Rafah will refuse to surrender to Israeli forces, sparking another flareup in an already tenuous ceasefire agreement. According to a Reuters report from November 9th 2025, Hamas fighters who remain in Israeli-held Rafah area are refusing any agreement that requires...