Middle East
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Zakir Naik’s lawyer refutes claims of preacher being brought to India
Various Indian media outlets reported on Tuesday that Islamic preacher Dr. Zakir Naik is likely to be brought to India…
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Sania Mirza performs umrah; shares pics sans Shoaib Malik
Hyderabad: Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah along with her son and family…
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All the doors of Masjid Nabawi to be thrown open during Ramadan
The number of pilgrims in the Haram Shareef during the he month of Ramadan is more than during the Hajj…
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Iran arrests more than 110 suspects over students poisoning cases
Tehran: An Iranian police spokesman has said that more than 110 suspects have been arrested in connection with the suspicious poisoning…
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26 killed, 4,368 injured during Fire Festival celebrations in Iran
Tehran: At least 26 people were killed and 4,368 others injured in Iran between February 20 and March 14 in incidents…
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Iran says ‘good’ diplomatic moves underway to normalise ties with Bahrain
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has said that “good” diplomatic moves are being made toward the normalisation of…
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Saudi Arabia announces order of up to 121 Boeing airplanes
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced the order of up to 121 Boeing 787 airliners for two national carriers, state media reported.…
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Saudi crown prince launches kingdom’s latest airline
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has announced the launch of a new national airline,…
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3 Palestinians killed in West Bank after being shot by Israeli soldiers
Ramallah/Jerusalem: Three Palestinians were killed in the exchange of fire with Israeli soldiers near the northern West Bank city of Nablus,…
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Saudi oil giant Aramco reports record profit of $161.1 bn for 2022
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has announced a record net income of $161.1 billion for 2022, its highest annual…
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Iran and Saudi Arabia bury the hatchet; impact on Middle East
According to the media, the recent reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing was a pivotal moment for both…
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Iraq and Oman hail re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Saudi, Iran
Riyadh: Iraq and Oman welcomed on Friday the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish diplomatic ties, media reported. The…
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Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to re-establish diplomatic relations following talks in China
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties, reopen embassies and exchange ambassadors within a period of two…
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Palestinian teen killed in West Bank clashes
Ramallah: A Palestinian teenager was killed during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Health Ministry here said. Amri…
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Residents in Gulf states can apply for Saudi tourist eVisa
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ministry allowed all residents in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to apply for a tourist visa…
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6 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid targeting suspect for killing Israelis
Jerusalem: At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved…
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5 people killed in bomb attack in Iraq
Baghdad: Five people were killed and four wounded in a bomb attack in Iraq’s eastern province of Diyala, a local security…
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Muslims around the world upset by Mukaab, resembling Ka’ba, announced by Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to develop a new downtown area spread over 19 square kilometers in Riyadh called the…
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Shia Board asks people to build replicas of Jannat-ul-Baqi
Lucknow: The All India Shia Personal Law Board has appealed to the Shia community to build replicas of Jannat-ul-Baqi in every…
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Hidden corridor discovered in Great Pyramid of Giza
Cairo: The Egyptian government has announced the discovery of a hidden 9-metre-long and 2.10-metre-wide corridor behind the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of…