London, July 4 (IANS) No. 26 seed Madison Keys continued her outstanding grass-court form with a superb comeback victory over 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday to book her place in the fourth round at the All England Club. Following her title success in Eastbourne just a few weeks ago, Keys extended her winning run to 10 matches, reaching the Wimbledon Round of 16 for the sixth time in her career. The win also represented her 30th career Wimbledon main d…
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Washington, July 4 (IANS) China has been using Pakistan as a strategic conduit to advance its interests. The recent defence deal between Pakistan and the Libyan National Army, involving 16 JF-17 fighter jets, training aircraft and a broader military package worth more than $4 billion, illustrates how Beijing can expand its defence footprint while avoiding direct criticism, a report has stated. The deal has drawn condemnation for potentially weakening the United Nations arms embargo on Libya, esc…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s attempts at mediating between the US and Iran initially boosted its diplomatic profile, but has also exposed Islamabad to risks such as the alienation of allies like Saudi Arabia, raising suspicions in Washington and Tehran, as well as its dependence on countries like China and Qatar to actually steer the talks.The exercise has unsettled Saudi Arabia because it appeared to tilt Islamabad closer to Tehran at a time when Riyadh expected Pakistan’s alignment…
Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Saturday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh. “Counsellor Shri Sharique Badr inaugurated a Blood Donation Camp organised by the Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC) in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh,” the Embassy wrote on X.According to the Embassy, a strong turnout from the Indian community made the initiative a great success.“The Embassy of India continues to e…
Riyadh, June 11 (IANS) The Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen has concluded a new round of Military Coordination Committee (MCC) meetings in Jordan’s Amman on recent developments in Yemen and the region. This round, bringing together representatives from the internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Joint Forces Command of the Saudi-led coalition, focused on ceasefire planning, maritime security and tension reduction, the office wrote on the social media platform X o…
Riyadh, June 7 (IANS) An Indian classical music performance was organised by the Embassy of India in Riyadh, highlighting the strong cultural ties between India and Saudi Arabia.The Indian Embassy, along with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia (RCRCSA), organised an Indian classical music concert ‘Desert Harmony’ with the internationally acclaimed Indian Musician Shujaat Husain Khan.“An unforgettable evening in Riyadh! Desert Harmony – Sitar Melodies, presented by the Emb…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India on Wednesday offered its condolences over the demise of former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, asserting that the late leader will always be remembered as a “friend of India” for his contributions to strengthen ties between the two nations. Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary at the Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA) Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) divisions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), signed the condolence book at Yemen Embassy in New Delhi on Wedne…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s apparent role in diplomatic outreach over the West Asia crisis is only as a “messenger rather than a mediator,” a new report has said adding that it could demand “economic bailout” as a prize for its efforts.The report from The Secretariat said Pakistan assuming a central mediator role would carry risks as it is economically vulnerable and not a modern nation-state in literal sense.”It will demand a huge pound of flesh as an economic bailout, given its fledgli…
Male, May 23 (IANS) While Pakistan hosted high-stakes negotiations between American envoys and Iranian diplomats in April this year amid the unrest in West Asia, Riyadh publicly announced the arrival of Pakistani military forces and aircraft at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia under the terms of a defence agreement.Pakistan issued no corresponding statement, but the Saudi announcement immediately raised questions over Islamabad’s claim of neutrality. The apparent diplomatic breakthrough…
Riyadh, May 16 (IANS) Animesh Kujur and Mohammed Afsal continued their impressive run of form on the international circuit by clinching victories in their respective events at the Saudi Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Riyadh on Friday.At the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium, national record holder Afsal clocked a strong finish to win the men’s 800m race in 1:48.24. The Indian runner pipped South Africa’s Christopher Swart who finished in 1:48.50. Werner Gouws was third in 1:4…