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01 Nov

27-year-old Indian man killed in crossfire between police and smugglers in Saudi Arabia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsCrossfiring, India, Killed, Saudi Arabia

National Times Bureau :- A 27-year-old man from Jharkhand was killed in Saudi Arabia last month after being caught in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers. The deceased, identified as Vijay Kumar Mahato from Dudhapania village in Giridih district, had been employed as a tower line fitter with Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the past nine months. According to reports, Mahato had gone to the work site to collect materials on the instructions of a senior company official when police opened fire during an anti-smuggling operation. He was accidentally hit by a bullet and rushed to a…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Ink Landmark Defence Agreement, Pledge Joint Security Framework

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPakistan, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (Rajeev Sharma): In a move that could reshape security cooperation in the region, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formalised a comprehensive defence accord that binds both nations to respond collectively to any external aggression. The agreement, signed in Riyadh during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit, was described as a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement”. It highlights an upgraded security framework, expanding joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and integrated deterrence mechanisms. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who hosted Sharif at Al-Yamamah Palace, stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to Pakistan’s security and long-term stability. Following the signing, Saudi Defence Minister Prince…

Zelenskyy Prepares for Peace Talks with US Officials in Saudi Arabia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsRussia-Ukraine war, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine peace talks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that American and Ukrainian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss potential peace negotiations as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. Zelenskyy also shared details of his recent diplomatic discussions with the UK, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace.In a post on X, Zelenskyy described a "highly productive" meeting in Kyiv with UK diplomatic representatives. He emphasized Ukraine’s determination to accelerate diplomatic efforts and bring an end to the war. His remarks followed a European leaders' summit in London on March 2, where he expressed…