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"Most Wanted" Accused In 2020 Jaipur Gold Smuggling Case Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Rajasthan man wanted in a case related to the seizure of 18.56 kg of gold bars, being smuggled from Saudi Arabia, at the Jaipur airport in 2020, an official said.
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Saudi Arabia Unveils New National Airline To Compete With Gulf Rivals
Riyadh Air "aims to launch flights to more than 100 destinations around the world by 2030," the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Israeli Reporter Enters Mecca, Saudi National Arrested For Helping Him
A Saudi national was arrested for allegedly helping a non-Muslim Israeli reporter Gil Tamary for Israel's Channel 13, enter the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Press Agency said.
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CBI Gets Prosecution Requests From UAE, Saudi Arabia Against 19 Indians
The requests have been forwarded to the CBI by the UAE Embassy through the External Affairs Ministry for local prosecution following which the central agency has already registered two FIRs.
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Press Watchdog Files Lawsuit Against Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
Reporters Without Borders said Tuesday that it has asked a German court to investigate "crimes against humanity" by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the grisly killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Doctor Accused In 2012 Lashkar-e-Taiba Recruitment Case Arrested
The anti-terror agency NIA has arrested an Indian doctor, brother of 2007 Glasgow bomber, after he was deported from Saudi Arabia where he was in custody for his alleged involvement in recruiting people in India for Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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In Saudi Arabia, 35 Foreigners Dead As Bus Collides With Excavator: Report
Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in the Muslim holy city of Medina, Saudi state media said on Thursday.
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14 Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Set Up Terror Group In Tamil Nadu
The National Investigation Agency has arrested 14 people after they were handed over to India by Saudi Arabia recently for allegedly attempting to set-up terror outfit ''Asnarulla'' in Tamil Nadu, court officials said Monday.
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2006 Kozhikode Twin Blasts Accused Arrested From Delhi Airport
The NIA today arrested a 33-year-old man, accused in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blasts cases, from the Delhi airport after he landed from Saudi Arabia, the agency said.
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Turkey's Erdogan Presses Saudi Prince To Extradite Suspects In Khashoggi Murder
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded Saturday that Saudi Arabia extradite suspects in the killing in Istanbul of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, taking to task the kingdom's crown prince who was basking in his quick return to the world stage at the G20.
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Saudi Coalition Asks To End Refueling Deal With US For Yemen War: Report
The Saudi-led coalition that is bombing Yemen has asked for the "cessation of inflight refueling support" from the United States, a statement from the Saudi press agency said on Saturday.
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CIA Director Briefs Trump Over Investigation On Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
CIA Director Gina Haspel on Thursday briefed President Donald Trump on the investigations related to US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was brutally killed inside Saudi Arabia's Istanbul Consulate, the White House said.
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15 Saudi Reporters Arrested In Past Year: Report
At least 15 Saudi journalists and bloggers have been arrested over the past year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday, following the disappearance of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Saudi Entertainment Chief Sacked After Outrage Over Circus
Saudi Arabia on Monday sacked the head of its entertainment authority, state media said, following a conservative backlash against a circus featuring women wearing figure-hugging costumes.
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Saudi Arabia Criminalises Sexual Harassment
The kingdom's Shura Council, which advises the cabinet, passed a draft law on Monday which would introduce a prison term of up to five years and a maximum penalty of 300,000 riyals ($80,000). The law has been approved by the cabinet, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
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"Most Wanted" Accused In 2020 Jaipur Gold Smuggling Case Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Rajasthan man wanted in a case related to the seizure of 18.56 kg of gold bars, being smuggled from Saudi Arabia, at the Jaipur airport in 2020, an official said.
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Saudi Arabia Unveils New National Airline To Compete With Gulf Rivals
Riyadh Air "aims to launch flights to more than 100 destinations around the world by 2030," the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Israeli Reporter Enters Mecca, Saudi National Arrested For Helping Him
A Saudi national was arrested for allegedly helping a non-Muslim Israeli reporter Gil Tamary for Israel's Channel 13, enter the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Press Agency said.
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CBI Gets Prosecution Requests From UAE, Saudi Arabia Against 19 Indians
The requests have been forwarded to the CBI by the UAE Embassy through the External Affairs Ministry for local prosecution following which the central agency has already registered two FIRs.
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Press Watchdog Files Lawsuit Against Saudi Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
Reporters Without Borders said Tuesday that it has asked a German court to investigate "crimes against humanity" by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the grisly killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Doctor Accused In 2012 Lashkar-e-Taiba Recruitment Case Arrested
The anti-terror agency NIA has arrested an Indian doctor, brother of 2007 Glasgow bomber, after he was deported from Saudi Arabia where he was in custody for his alleged involvement in recruiting people in India for Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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In Saudi Arabia, 35 Foreigners Dead As Bus Collides With Excavator: Report
Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in the Muslim holy city of Medina, Saudi state media said on Thursday.
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14 Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Set Up Terror Group In Tamil Nadu
The National Investigation Agency has arrested 14 people after they were handed over to India by Saudi Arabia recently for allegedly attempting to set-up terror outfit ''Asnarulla'' in Tamil Nadu, court officials said Monday.
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2006 Kozhikode Twin Blasts Accused Arrested From Delhi Airport
The NIA today arrested a 33-year-old man, accused in the 2006 Kozhikode twin blasts cases, from the Delhi airport after he landed from Saudi Arabia, the agency said.
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Turkey's Erdogan Presses Saudi Prince To Extradite Suspects In Khashoggi Murder
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded Saturday that Saudi Arabia extradite suspects in the killing in Istanbul of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, taking to task the kingdom's crown prince who was basking in his quick return to the world stage at the G20.
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Saudi Coalition Asks To End Refueling Deal With US For Yemen War: Report
The Saudi-led coalition that is bombing Yemen has asked for the "cessation of inflight refueling support" from the United States, a statement from the Saudi press agency said on Saturday.
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CIA Director Briefs Trump Over Investigation On Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
CIA Director Gina Haspel on Thursday briefed President Donald Trump on the investigations related to US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was brutally killed inside Saudi Arabia's Istanbul Consulate, the White House said.
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15 Saudi Reporters Arrested In Past Year: Report
At least 15 Saudi journalists and bloggers have been arrested over the past year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday, following the disappearance of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Saudi Entertainment Chief Sacked After Outrage Over Circus
Saudi Arabia on Monday sacked the head of its entertainment authority, state media said, following a conservative backlash against a circus featuring women wearing figure-hugging costumes.
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Saudi Arabia Criminalises Sexual Harassment
The kingdom's Shura Council, which advises the cabinet, passed a draft law on Monday which would introduce a prison term of up to five years and a maximum penalty of 300,000 riyals ($80,000). The law has been approved by the cabinet, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
