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Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire, justice for Palestinians
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, urging a halt to hostilities, the release of captives and a diplomatic resolution based on international humanitarian law. In a…
- Middle East
Telangana man dies of leukemia in UAE
Hyderabad: Ravi Kumar, a 30-year-old man from Telangana, passed away on August 30 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to complications from leukemia (blood cancer). His mortal remains is expected to…
- World
Wembley Arena hosts UK’s largest Gaza fundraiser with over 60 global stars
More than 12,000 people filled London’s Wembley Arena on Wednesday night, September 17, as “Together for Palestine,” became the UK’s largest fundraising concert for Gaza. The five-hour event brought together over 60…
- Middle East
Indian envoy Sunjay Sudhir receives UAE’s highest civilian award
Abu Dhabi: Indian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, has been conferred the Order of Zayed II – First Class, the country’s highest civil decoration, by President Sheikh Mohamed…
- Middle East
Telangana man wrongfully detained in Saudi Arabia, family seeks govt help
Hyderabad: Mohammad Rafi, a 50-year-old man from Telangana, has been wrongfully imprisoned in Saudi Arabia under allegations made by his employer. His family is urgently appealing to the Indian government for assistance.…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi Arabia’s towers light up to mark Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Riyadh: The most prominent towers across Saudi Arabia were illuminated with the flags of the Kingdom and Pakistan on Wednesday night, September 17, to celebrate the signing of a Joint Strategic Defence…
- Middle East
Gaza suffers telecom blackout as Israel expands ground assault
Gaza Strip: The Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced a disruption to fixed-line internet and landline services in Gaza City and the North Gaza Governorate, citing damage to key infrastructure caused by…
- Middle East
Video: Madinah airport road renamed to honour Crown Prince
Madinah: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed that the main airport route in Madinah be named Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, honouring…
- Middle East
Dubai: Burj Khalifa lights up to celebrate Indian PM Modi 75th birthday
Dubai: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, lit up in vibrant Indian tricolour on Wednesday night, September 17, to celebrate PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The landmark display showcased vivid images…
- Middle East
Indian expat wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian national has won a staggering USD one million (Rs 8,77,68,263) in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw. It took place at Concourse B…
- Middle East
UAE: Two Indian expats win Rs 11L each in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expatriates from Kerala, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have each won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,96,427) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic…
- Middle East
Carrefour ends operations in Kuwait after Bahrain and Oman exits
Kuwait City: French retail giant Carrefour has announced the closure of its operations in Kuwait, marking the end of a decades-long presence in the Gulf country. In a statement posted on Instagram,…
- Middle East
Qatar, Saudi Arabia slams Israeli large-scale ground offensive in Gaza
Doha: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have strongly condemned Israel’s large-scale ground operation in Gaza, warning that it endangers Palestinian civilians and violates international law. In…
- Middle East
Watch: Netanyahu wishes ‘good friend’ Narendra on turning 75
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, September 17, extended birthday greetings to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. In a video message shared on X, Netanyahu…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait welcome UN findings on Israeli genocide in Gaza
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the State of Kuwait have welcomed the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which on Tuesday, September 16, concluded that Israel…
