News for 'Riyadh'

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The US embassy in Riyadh had earlier warned its nationals of possible attacks during Ramadan, but the new advisory was the first to discourage travel to Saudi Arabia.

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The younger bin Laden is protected by an elite, radical Iranian security force loyal to the country's clerics and beyond the control of the government.

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Trump said the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi.

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia and will react strongly if there is a threat to its integrity, but kept mum on Riyadh's request for military assistance to fight Houthi rebels in war-ravaged Yemen.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Pak boy held for masquerading as girl

Pak boy held for masquerading as girl

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

A Pakistani has been arrested in Riyadh for masquerading as a woman to meet a girl studying in the International Indian School.

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

While India's rivalry with Pakistan is historic, the one against Bangladesh has been a bitter one post the controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final at Melbourne.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday morning has placed the crown in the hands of his younger half-brother King Salman. But who is he? Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, born December 31 1935, is a veteran of the country's leadership.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Bangladesh registered a 23-run upset victory over defending champions Sri Lanka in a round robin league encounter to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the final of Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Not with standing the Western nations' zeal to wage a war against the group, unless its source of funding is known and curbed, its rampage will likely continue.

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

West Asian market widens for Indian cos

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

League Cup: Manchester City scrape past Wolves in shoot-out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's League Cup matches.

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The fashion police fell in love with the yellow Emilio Pucci gown the US First Lady wore for Modi's White House visit. But then the former Slovenian model rarely gets it wrong.

Mumbai, Delhi among world's top-30 'super cities'

Mumbai, Delhi among world's top-30 'super cities'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Mumbai is also on the top-10 'improvers' list.

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

President Donald Trump talked to the Saudi King, during which the latter flatly denied having any knowledge of the missing journalist.

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Flying by Jet Air? Agents can now book your preferred seats

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Such seats would be available on a pre-payment of Rs 500 per passenger on domestic flights and Rs 800 for international travel

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Spoilt for choice with a pool of top quality performers in their ranks, formidable India are overwhelming favourites against minnows Bangladesh in a proverbial 'David vs Goliath' one-off cricket Test that starts in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Whoa! Maximum Indian students in the US are from Hyderabad

Whoa! Maximum Indian students in the US are from Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The city ranks number four after Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai globally.

Pak PM to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen

Pak PM to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Nawaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia in a bid to cool tempers in the kingdom over Islamabad's refusal to provide troops for the war in Yemen.

Get justice for TN maid in Saudi, Jaya writes to Modi

Get justice for TN maid in Saudi, Jaya writes to Modi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Jayalalithaa urged Modi to take up the issue at the highest level in Saudi Arabia and get Kasthuri Munirathnam the best medical treatment, adequate financial compensation and facilitate her safe and early return to Tamil Nadu.

Kasthuri Munirathinam set to return from Saudi Arabia

Kasthuri Munirathinam set to return from Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Indian embassy has provided an air ticket and visa for the woman whose hand was chopped off allegedly by her employer. She has received no compensation.

TCS, 2 others set up all-female BPO in Saudi Arabia

TCS, 2 others set up all-female BPO in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The centre in Riyadh will be staffed by Saudi females and will start by catering to Saudi Aramco and GE as anchor clients.

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The known unknowns in Prime Minister Modi's Saudi visit assume great significance, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'State Department reviewing if Clinton violated govt policies'

'State Department reviewing if Clinton violated govt policies'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

The US State Department is reviewing whether former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton violated any policies of the federal government while using her private emails for official use, a media report has said.

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

We see none of the euphoric build-up customary to India's encounter with US presidents in recent times. This gives Modi wriggle room to work on the much-needed reset of India-US ties.

Amazing photos of the month: March

Amazing photos of the month: March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 20 images.

Focus on Jayant, Pandya in warm-up tie vs Bangladesh

Focus on Jayant, Pandya in warm-up tie vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The much talked about young duo of Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant will also be seen in action for India 'A' during the two-day warm-up match against Bangladesh, starting in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Khashoggi killing gives Middle East politics unexpected twists

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'Saudi Arabia's standing internationally and in the West is going to take a big hit even if MBS is dethroned.'

Saudis have Pak commitment of nuclear bomb: US expert

Saudis have Pak commitment of nuclear bomb: US expert

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Given the rapid increase of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, a former Central Intelligence Agency analyst suspects the country has a commitment to provide a nuclear bomb to Saudi Arabia.

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Favourites India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

India are the overwhelming favourites to win the tournament for a record seventh time while Bangladesh will be hoping to be third-time lucky in a summit clash.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.