Washington, July 25 (IANS) The White House on Friday (local time) reaffirmed that President Donald Trump expects Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader understanding surrounding a proposed civil nuclear agreement with the kingdom, underscoring that the administration sees the issue as central to its Middle East strategy.Speaking to reporters outside the White House ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Deputy White House Chief…
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Washington, July 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia will have to join the Abraham Accords before the United States moves ahead with a civilian nuclear agreement with the kingdom, publicly linking the long-discussed deal to Riyadh’s formal normalisation of relations with Israel.Speaking after announcing a milestone in the administration’s civilian nuclear programme, Trump said the proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia would move forward only if the kingdom became part of the reg…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that the right of navigation through international waterways remains important as per the international law.“When it comes to the passage of commercial shipping or right of navigation, we continue to stress that it’s important that right of navigation be allowed through international waterways as per international law. It is important for global shipping, economic security of the world and the energy security of …
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The CBI, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the NIA, secured the deportation of two Red Notice criminals from Gulf nations in connection with their involvement in cases of murder and financial fraud, an official statement said on Friday.Muhammedali Kanneer Palliyalil was deported from Saudi Arabia on Thursday, said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was wanted by the National Investigation Agenc…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) The proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) received strong bipartisan backing during a US congressional hearing on the future of the Abraham Accords, with lawmakers and policy experts describing the project as a strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative that could slash transit times between India and Europe by more than half while reshaping regional economic cooperation.At a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the M…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Global crude oil prices remained elevated on Friday, with trading above the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, raising concerns over global energy supplies.International benchmark Brent crude rose 0.43 per cent or 44 cents to remain above the $100-a-barrel level, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.69 per cent or 64 cents to $92.83 a barrel.In the domestic market, crude oil futures for August delivery on the Multi C…
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will approve a civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel, the White House said Thursday.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a news conference that the proposed agreement would bar Saudi Arabia from enriching nuclear material and would cover only non-military uses. She said negotiations remained underway.”The civil nuclear deal, there…
Addis Ababa, July 23 (IANS) The African Union (AU) on Thursday strongly condemned attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi group against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that these actions represent a dangerous escalation with serious implications for regional peace and security.In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the union’s “unwavering support for the security, sovereignty, and stability” of the countr…
Riyadh, July 23 (IANS) A Saudi company-owned tanker was attacked and caught fire while sailing in the Red Sea, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday citing an official source at Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA).The source said the attack caused a consequent fire at the ship’s bow and all crew members aboard the vessel, Encelia, were safe. Relevant authorities in the Gulf country have taken all necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, and protect …
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key absconder in Kerala’s Sreenivasan murder case, linked with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) terrorist organisation. K.P. Muhammadali, the PFI Palakkad district president, was taken into custody on Thursday morning at the IGI Airport, New Delhi, on his arrival from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he had been hiding for the past four years.With this, the total number of accused arrested in the case now …