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Azerbaijan schools turn away headscarf-wearing girls, teachers
Students and teachers wearing headscarves have reportedly been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan following changes to school dress-code rules, prompting protests, class boycotts and widespread criticism on social media. Videos circulating…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Explosions heard in Riyadh after danger alert
Riyadh: Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, reported hearing fresh explosions on Wednesday, October 14, the Associated Press (AP) reported, amid regional tensions involving Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This came after Saudi Civil…
- Middle East
Saudi engineer held after recording device found in OpenAI office
A 35-year-old Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI has been arrested in the United States after a concealed recording device was discovered in an executive conference room at the artificial…
- Middle East
Saudi Aramco building targeted, 4 hurt in Riyadh missile attacks
Riyadh: A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran was targeted early on Wednesday, October 14, causing a limited fire, while falling debris from intercepted cruise missiles injured four people in Riyadh. Saudi…
- Middle East
Saudi airstrikes target Yemen oil facility west of Sanaa
Saudi-led coalition warplanes reportedly struck a Yemen Petroleum Company facility in Al-Sabaha, west of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Tuesday, October 13, amid escalating tensions with the Houthi group. Al-Masirah, the Houthi-affiliated…
- Middle East
250 passengers stranded as IndiGo cancels Jeddah-Hyderabad flights
More than 250 passengers have been awaiting arrangements to return to India after IndiGo cancelled flight 6E68 from Jeddah to Hyderabad, leaving Umrah pilgrims and other travellers facing uncertainty over their journey…
- Middle East
Multiple explosions heard in Riyadh
Riyadh: Several explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Monday night, October 12, after residents received emergency alerts warning of a potential aerial threat, AFP reported. Taking to X, coalition…
- Middle East
Riyadh airport closure extended until Oct 17 amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until Saturday, October 17, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Monday, October 12. The extension comes amid heightened security tensions…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man’s funeral in Riyadh as injured sons recovering
The funeral prayers for Mohammed Yousuf Ali, a Hyderabad resident who died after being injured in the Riyadh airport attack, are scheduled to be held after Isha prayers on Monday, October 12,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia low on interceptor missiles amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia is running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, raising concerns over the kingdom’s ability to protect critical infrastructure as hostilities intensify,…
- Middle East
Riyadh to host Hyderabadi Hungama cultural event on October 16
Riyadh: The Global Telangana Forum (GTF) will organise Hyderabadi Hungama, a cultural event featuring music, comedy and ghazals, at Shola Mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, October 16. Entry will be…
- Middle East
Indian expats in UAE warned against fraudulent visa agencies
Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned about visa and migration agencies accused of collecting fees for overseas employment and residency services without delivering the promised services or…
- Middle East
Oman company sponsors tuition fees for Telugu workers’ education
Muscat: Telugu-speaking expatriates working in Oman will receive financial support to pursue higher education, with a company offering to sponsor tuition fees and provide paid leave during examinations. Sheikh Madar, chief executive…
- Middle East
Fresh attack on Riyadh airport kills Pakistani, injures 11
Riyadh: A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others injured in a fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, October 11, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation…
- World
Watch: London Palestine march pauses for newlyweds’ photos
A pro-Palestinian solidarity march in London paused on Saturday, October 10, to allow a newlywed couple to take photographs alongside demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags and banners on Westminster Bridge. A video capturing…
