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Italy’s Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends her end-of-year press conference in Rome, Italy, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends her end-of-year press conference in Rome, Italy, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri/File Photo

Italy’s Meloni on surprise ‘energy security’ visit to Gulf region, says source

FILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she waits for the arrival of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she waits for the arrival of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

A saker falcon flies during its release into the wild as part of a population restoration programme led by Saudi Arabia's state-run Saudi Falcons Club in cooperation with Kazakh partners, at Altyn-Emel National Park in the Almaty Region, Kazakhstan March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
A saker falcon flies during its release into the wild as part of a population restoration programme led by Saudi Arabia's state-run Saudi Falcons Club in cooperation with Kazakh partners, at Altyn-Emel National Park in the Almaty Region, Kazakhstan March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev

SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say

SpaceX aims to raise a record-breaking US$75 billion in its IPO.
SpaceX aims to raise a record-breaking US$75 billion in its IPO.

F1 Academy adds North American races after Saudi cancellation

US warns Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place after threats

The King Abdullah Financial District complex in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The US has asked its citizens to stay away from hotels and other gathering points in the country.
The King Abdullah Financial District complex in the Saudi capital Riyadh. The US has asked its citizens to stay away from hotels and other gathering points in the country.

What does Saudi Arabia want from the Iran war? Will it join the fray?

(From left) Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, meeting  in Jeddah on March 30.
(From left) Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, meeting  in Jeddah on March 30.

Back from injury, Ilhan Fandi vows Lions will still ‘go all out’ against Bangladesh

Ilhan Fandi (far left) of Singapore in action during a training session held at the National Stadium ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on March 31, 2026.
Ilhan Fandi (far left) of Singapore in action during a training session held at the National Stadium ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh on March 31, 2026.

Saudi oil pricing in disarray as buyers seek alternatives

State producer Saudi Aramco is in the process of finalising the cost of its oil for May-loading.
State producer Saudi Aramco is in the process of finalising the cost of its oil for May-loading.

Iran war draws attention to US troop presence in Saudi Arabia

Last week, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is “fighting with us”.
Last week, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is “fighting with us”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.