- Middle East
Khamenei praises Iran’s resilience as Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ over war support
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone on Friday, March 20, saying US and Israeli strikes had failed to weaken the country as the conflict entered its fourth week.…
- Offbeat
Not a goal, but a gesture: Ronaldo’s Eid wish goes viral
Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday, March 20, extended warm Eid greetings to his global fanbase, wishing “peace and happiness” to those celebrating the festival. “Eid Mubarak to all! I…
- Middle East
Indian killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes escalate, Tehran says war will go on
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, confirmed that an Indian national was killed during recent attacks in the Kingdom on March 18, highlighting the widening regional fallout of…
- Middle East
‘High-risk environment’: India warns airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia, 10 other airspaces
Hyderabad: India’s aviation regulator has asked airlines to avoid flying through 11 high-risk airspaces across the Middle East, citing a “high-risk environment for civil aviation” amid escalating tensions following recent strikes involving…
- Middle East
India blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
The Indian theatrical release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film based on a real incident during the Gaza conflict, has been blocked after the Central Board of Film Certification…
- Middle East
US-Israel-Iran war: Israel claims killing of IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini
The US-Israel war on Iran escalated on Friday, March 20, with Israel claimed it had killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini, while missile strikes and rising casualties underscored…
- Middle East
Netanyahu warns on Iran uranium as US approves USD 7 billion arms sales to UAE
As the United States–Israel war on Iran entered its 21st day on Friday, March 20, hostilities intensified across multiple fronts, with sustained missile exchanges, regional spillover and growing concerns over energy security.…
- Middle East
US to carry out ‘largest strike package’ on Iran as war escalates
The United States (US) is preparing its largest strike package yet against Iran, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, March 19, as military operations intensify across the region. He said the…
- Middle East
Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt reopens after 19 days of closure
Gaza City: The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened partially on Thursday, March 19, allowing a small number of humanitarian cases, including patients and their companions, to travel…
- Middle East
Loud blasts, warning alerts in Riyadh: India urges citizens to remain calm
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, advised Indian citizens to remain calm and follow official safety guidelines after warning alerts were reported in the capital and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia urges Iran to ‘recalculate’ as Gulf attacks escalate
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the Kingdom’s patience is “not unlimited”, urging Iran to “recalculate” its strategy as attacks on Gulf infrastructure continue. He described the…
- Middle East
Trump says Israel will make ‘no more attacks’ on Iran’s South Pars gasfield
As the war on Iran by the United States and Israel entered its 20th day on Thursday, March 19, US President Donald Trump said “no more attacks will be made by Israel”…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Crescent moon not sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shawwal 1447 AH-2026, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, March 18. Therefore, Thursday, March 19, will be the last day of…
- Middle East
Israel says military authorised to target any senior Iranian official
Israel has escalated its campaign against Iran, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying the military is authorised to target any senior Iranian official without further political approval, signalling a significant expansion of…
- Middle East
Video: Women throw headscarves in protest at Istanbul mosque over Al-Aqsa closure
Istanbul: A group of women staged a symbolic protest at the historic Fatih Mosque in Istanbul on the night of Laylat al-Qadr, drawing attention to the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in…
