- Middle East
Telangana migrant’s death confirmed in Bahrain after five years
Hyderabad: In a rare and tragic case, the Embassy of India in Bahrain has confirmed the death of Sreepada Naresh, a Telangana migrant worker whose mortal remains have been lying unclaimed in…
- Middle East
Israeli envoy calls UN advisor Albanese ‘a witch’
United Nations: Tensions flared at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, October 28, when Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, labelled Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human…
- Middle East
Indian expats in UAE to receive e-passports under new system
Abu Dhabi: Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) applying for or renewing their passports will now be issued e-passports instead of traditional paper booklets. The move follows the global rollout…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia rejects Messi’s offer to play in Pro League
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has rejected an offer from Argentine football legend Lionel Messi to play in the Saudi Pro League during the Major League Soccer (MLS) off-season, a senior sports official has…
- Middle East
UAE faces scrutiny over arms links to Sudan’s RSF amid El-Fasher fall
As the conflict in Sudan worsens, several intelligence briefings and international investigations have linked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to alleged arms supplies and financial networks tied to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support…
- Middle East
Two Indians win Rs 8 crore each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Luck smiled on two Indian nationals who each took home a staggering USD one million (Rs 8.86 crore) in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, October…
- Middle East
Record in Dubai: 48 barbers complete 190 trims in just one hour
Dubai: In a blur of razors, foam, and precision, 48 barbers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Lebanon have set a new Guinness World Record for the most beard trims and…
- Middle East
‘Journey of a Lifetime’: Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities perform Umrah
Makkah: A group of 25 Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities have successfully performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, bringing to a close what the UK-based charity Abdullah Aid…
- Middle East
Indian nurses save passenger’s life mid-flight to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: It was just another quiet morning flight cruising over the Arabian Sea — until two Indian nurses from Kerala became heroes on their first trip abroad, saving a passenger’s life…
- Middle East
Mortal remains of Indian expat repatriated from UAE after 3 months in morgue
Sharjah: The mortal remains of a 42-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, who died in Sharjah more than three months ago, were repatriated to India on Tuesday, October 28, after authorities stopped a…
- India
Three Indian expats win 250 g 24-carat gold bar in latest Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Three Indian expats have emerged among the top winners in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw, each claiming a 250 grams 24-carat gold bar. The draw also featured winners from…
- Middle East
Fact check: Truth behind NEOM ‘sky stadium’ viral video
A video clip showing how Saudi Arabia’s upcoming NEOM Stadium would reportedly look has gone viral on social media platforms, drawing attention to the Kingdom’s ambitious plans for the 2034 FIFA World…
- Middle East
Israel likely to supply Rs 8,000 cr refuelling aircraft fleet to Indian Air Force
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to finalising a deal worth about Rs 8,000 crore with Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to boost its mid-air refuelling capacity, according to a report…
- Middle East
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after killing 104 Palestinians
Gaza City: The Israeli military on Wednesday, October 29, announced that the Gaza ceasefire was “back in effect” after it carried out a series of air and artillery strikes across the enclave.…
- Middle East
Video: Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities visit Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: A group of 25 pilgrims with sensory disabilities from India has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to begin their spiritual journey to the holy cities. Their first stop was the Prophet’s…
