- Middle East
Sara Netanyahu appeals to Qatar Emir’s mother for release of hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, has appealed to Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, mother of Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, seeking the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.…
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For 1st-time ever, Germany’s Frankfurt lights up for Ramzan
In a symbolic gesture of unity and inclusion, the German city of Frankfurt has been illuminated with lights for the first time to commemorate the Islamic holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024.…
- India
Delhi: Indian passenger held for smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore from Bahrain
New Delhi: Customs officials arrested Indian passengers coming from Bahrain for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 1.15 crore at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Taking to X, Delhi Customs said…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia allocates entry, exit gates at Grand Mosque during Ramzan
Riyadh: In a bid to ease the experience of Umrah during the month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a number of entry and exit gates…
- Middle East
Al Jazeera studio displays names of slain Gaza kids on 1st Ramzan
Qatari news network Al Jazeera has displayed the names of Palestinian children killed by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, in its new studio. The…
- Middle East
Al-Qaeda in Yemen announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the organization’s branch in Yemen, has announced the death of its leader, Khalid Batarfi, without giving details. In a video statement, the SITE Intelligence group quoted…
- Middle East
Palestinian town Jericho names street after US airman Aaron Bushnell
The Palestinian city of Jericho named one of its streets after the United States (US) Air Force personnel Aaron Bushnell, died of self-immolation in protest against the Israeli war in Gaza, The…
- Middle East
Jobs in UAE: Apple hiring for multiple roles
If you are looking for a job in the technology sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. United States (US) technology giant Apple on Monday, March 11,…
- Middle East
‘Hunger everywhere in Gaza Strip’: UNRWA seeks humanitarian aid
United Nations Relief and Works agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that hunger is everywhere in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X, on Sunday, March 10, UN agency stressed that “the…
- Middle East
Palestinians perform Taraweeh amid ruins of Al-Farouq Mosque in Gaza
Palestinians on Sunday evening, March 10, performed the first Taraweeh prayers of the holy month of Ramzan 2024 on the rubble of Al-Farouq Mosque in Rafah city, destroyed by Israel agression in…
- Middle East
Israeli forces beat worshippers to prevent them from praying Taraweeh at Al-Aqsa
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) prevented hundreds of Palestinian worshippers from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, who went there to perform the first Taraweeh prayer on the…
- World
Renowned US activist Shaun King and his wife embrace Islam
Renowned United States (US) writer and activist Jeffery Shaun King and his wife Rai King has converted to Islam on the first day of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. In a live broadcast shared…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Crecent moon sighted, Ramzan begins tomorrow
The moon sighting committee of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (KSA) announced that the first fast of the month of Ramzan will be on Monday, March 11, while Taraweeh will begin on Sunday,…
- World
Ramzan 2024: Several countries announce first day of fasting
Several countries have announced Tuesday, March 12, as onset of the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024 based on the sighting of the crescent moon. Australia The Grand Mufti of Australia, in…
- Middle East
10th Saudi Film Festival to throw spotlight on Indian cinema
Riyadh: The tenth Saudi Film Festival (SFF) is all set to kick off from May 2 to May 9 at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.…
