Middle East
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Not Wahabi hardliners but Ahle Quran group is behind MBS’ bold reforms in Saudi Arabia
Veering away from Hadith and turning to the Quran under the influence of a team of moderate scholars is apparently…
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Number of Palestinians killed in Israeli escalation reaches 25 – Health Ministry
Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes against the Gaza Strip under Operation Shield and Arrow have already killed 25 and injured 76…
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Violent clashes renew in Sudan’s capital after relative calm
Khartoum: After days of relative calm, violent clashes have again erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid…
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2 Palestinians killed in West Bank clashes
Ramallah: Two Palestinians were killed on Wednesday during fierce clashes with Israeli soldiers in the town of Qabatiya near the northern…
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13 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Gaza: Thirteen people, including three commanders of the Islamic Jihad militant group, were killed and 20 others injured in Israeli air…
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Gaza death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 12
Gaza: The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 12, a total of 20 other…
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Masjid-e-Nabawi’s former Imam Sheikh Muhammad bin Khalil al-Qari passes away
Madina: Sheikh Muhammad bin Khalil al-Qari, the former imam of Taraweeh in Masjid-e-Nabawi, passed away today in Madinah. Sheikh Muhammad…
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SA allocating $100 mln in humanitarian aid to Sudan: Reports
Riyadh: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have ordered to allocate $100 million…
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Saudi visa system goes digital; weeds out travel agent system
Jeddah: In a significant move, Saudi Arabia has introduced e-visa for Indians arriving from India. The new system came into…
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Iranian President in Syria on landmark visit
Damascus: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Syria on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Iranian leader since the beginning…
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Palestinian boy mauled to death by lion in Gaza zoo
Gaza: A six-year-old Palestinian boy was mauled to death by a lion at a private zoo in the Gaza Strip, according…
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Operation Kaveri: 326 Indians arrive in Jeddah from Sudan en route to India
New Delhi: A batch of 326 Indian citizens from violence-hit Sudan reached Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on Friday on their way to…
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8 Indian Navy officers in Qatar’s custody on spy charges face potential death sentence: Pak media
New Delhi: Eight Indian Navy officers, who have been in the custody in Qatar since the past eight months on espionage…
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Two Indian expats killed in separate accidents in UAE: Report
Dubai: Two Indian expats died in separate transport accidents during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in the UAE, a media report said. Sharjah-based…
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Breaking: Moon sighted; Saudi Arabia will celebrate Eid tomorrow
Eid ul-Fitr, one of the most celebrated holidays for the world’s 2 billion Muslims, will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia…
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Stampede during distribution of Zakat; 85 killed
Sana’a: Atleast 85 people were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede during a ceremony organized to distribute Zakat…
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After UAE & Saudi Arabia, Jaishankar discusses Sudan crisis with Egyptian counterpart
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, the ongoing situation in violence-hit…
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Hyderabad woman Hameeda wins over 2 Crore in Mahzooz lottery in Dubai
Hyderabad: 38-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who resides in the United Arab Emirates, recently won one million dirhams (equivalent to Rs.…
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Teary eyed final goodbye to Kerala couple who died in fire at Dubai
Kochi: On Monday, all roads led to the uncompleted house at Vengara in Malappuram of a couple who died in a…
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16 including 4 Indians burnt alive as fire breaks out in residential building in Dubai
16 people were burnt alive in a terrible fire in Dubai. According to local media, at least 16 people, including four…
