POLITICAL ISSUES

ISRAEL

I-Day: Israel prez congratulates in Hebrew; hopes bilateral ties will grow, Saturday, 15 August 2020.

India, Israel sign cultural agreement to further strengthen people-to-people ties, Thursday, 20 August 2020

LEBANON

Lebanon blast: Five Indians suffered minor injuries, says MEA, Thursday, 6 August 2020.

Beirut blast | India sends medicines, food supplies to Lebanon, Friday, 14 August 2020.

OMAN

Over 50,000 Indians repatriated from Oman since May due to COVID-19: Report,

Monday, 03 August 2020.

SAUDI ARAB

As Saudi Arabia snubs Pakistan on Jammu and Kashmir, cracks appear in ties, Tuesday, 11 August 2020.

TURKEY

Turkey’s tentacles in India go deeper than thought, says new intel warning, Friday, 07 August 2020.

UAE

India welcomes UAE-Israel deal, calls for talks for two-state solution for Palestinians, Friday, 14 August 2020.

India Invites Investments From UAE Amid Extensive Talks To Boost Ties, Monday, 17 August 2020

YEMEN

Yemen’s govt-in-exile calls for assistance from India, Friday, 21 August 2020.

ECONOMIC

OMAN

Fitch Ratings says weak oil refining margins to put pressure on fuel retailers, Monday, 24 August 2020.

QATAR

India-Qatar travel bubble from Aug 18, Monday, 17 August 2020.

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