- Middle East
Saudia offers up to 50 pc discount on international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has launched a promotional offer with discounts of up to 50 pc on eligible international flights in Economy and Business Class. The booking window runs from…
- World
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder asks Kareena to back brand on Gaza
Ben Cohen, co-founder of ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has urged Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan to use her platform to support the brand amid its dispute over its social-activism policies and…
- Middle East
One Indian killed, nine injured in Oman road accident
Muscat: One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle veered off a road in Oman on Saturday, August 22. In a post on X, the Royal Oman…
- Middle East
Pezeshkian defends US-Iran MoU as way out of ‘neither war nor peace’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as the best way for Iran to move beyond what he described as a situation of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to a report on Umrah…
- Middle East
Iran invited to join Mecca defence agreement: Report
Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, August 22, citing an Iranian official. Mehdi Rahimi,…
- Middle East
Telangana worker dies in Saudi, SATA steps in for repatriation
Riyadh: A 45-year-old Telangana migrant worker, Gaddam Mohan, died early on Sunday, August 23, while undergoing treatment at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. Mohan, a native of…
- Middle East
Video: UAE builds ‘cope cages’ to shield fuel tanks from drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly installed large steel structures known as “cope cages” around fuel storage tanks in Abu Dhabi and near Dubai International Airport, adding another layer of protection…
- Middle East
Israel seeks to influence AI responses on Gaza: Reports
Israel has launched a campaign aimed at influencing how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about Gaza, Palestine and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), according to reports. Politico reported that documents filed…
- Middle East
Qatar Telugu diaspora raises QR 42,966 to help bereaved family
Doha: The Telugu diaspora in Qatar has come together to support the family of a Telangana man who recently died in the country, raising QR 42,966 (around INR 11.19 lakh) to help…
- Middle East
Christian man wins Umrah trip for Muslim neighbour in Egypt
Cairo: A Christian man in Egypt has won an Umrah trip after taking part in an Islamic religious competition, with the sole aim of securing the prize for his Muslim neighbour, who…
- Middle East
Kuwait to end visit visa, absence permit extensions
Kuwait City: Kuwait will end exceptional extensions for visit visas and absence permits from September 1, 2026, with the Ministry of Interior restoring the standard legal periods and procedures. For residents outside…
- Middle East
Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla
Turkey has requested an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a case concerning the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a Gaza-bound civilian aid mission. In a post…
- Middle East
Indian cricketer dies after collapsing during match in Oman
Muscat: A 35-year-old Indian expat died on Friday, August 21, after collapsing during a tennis-ball cricket match in Al Hail, Oman, according to media reports. The deceased was identified as Shabeer Basheer,…
- Middle East
Jashn-e-Deccan 2026 honours students, community service in Oman
Muscat: Jashn-e-Deccan 2026, the signature cultural event of the Deccani Wing of Indian Social Club Oman, brought together members of the Indian community to celebrate academic achievement, community service and cultural heritage.…
