International

Saudi Warns Iran After Shaybah Threat

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia sharpened its warning to Iran early Monday after a fresh drone threat near the Shaybah oil field, saying Tehran would be the “biggest loser” if it continued attacking Arab states. The statement signalled growing Gulf concern that the Iran-US-Israel conflict is expanding beyond its main fronts and placing key regional energy infrastructure under […]

International

Saudi Airstrikes Hit UAE-Backed Forces in Yemen

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia has carried out airstrikes in southern Yemen targeting forces linked to the Southern Transitional Council, a group backed by the United Arab Emirates. The strikes mark a rare and significant escalation between two key Gulf allies who have jointly intervened in Yemen’s civil war but support different factions on the ground. Rival Interests […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

National

India to Study Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” under which an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on the other. The accord was formally concluded on September 17, 2025, in Riyadh by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. India’s Response India’s Ministry […]

International

Saudi-Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact; India Ties Assured

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” pledging that an attack on one will be treated as an attack on both. The deal was formalised during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh. Commitments in the Pact The agreement commits both countries to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence […]

International

Saudi’s “Sleeping Prince” Dies After 20‑Year Coma

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Prince Al‑Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has died at the age of 36 after remaining in a coma for nearly 20 years. The Saudi Royal Court confirmed his death on July 19, ending a long chapter of hope and heartache for the royal family. Tragic Accident at […]