- Middle East
Arafat records highest temperature in Saudi holy sites at 45 degrees Celsius
Makkah: Temperatures in Arafat climbed to 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday, May 24, making it the hottest location among Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah as Saudi Arabia experiences intense summer conditions…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia boosts Haj airspace protection amid regional tensions
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has boosted airspace security around the holy sites ahead of the Haj season, amid continuing regional tensions across the Gulf. In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence…
- Middle East
Indian expat woman in Sharjah pushes daughter from 15th floor before suicide
Sharjah: A 35-year-old Indian expatriate woman allegedly pushed her five-year-old daughter from a high-rise apartment in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) before jumping to her death, according to multiple media reports. The…
- Middle East
Proposed US-Iran peace deal aims to return Hormuz traffic to pre-war levels
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran could restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, according to reports by Tasnim News Agency. The…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran agreement largely negotiated, details to be announced shortly
On the 86th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, May 24, US President Donald Trump said a broad agreement between Washington and Tehran had been “largely negotiated”, adding that…
- Middle East
WHO raises alarm over blocked prosthetics, oxygen supplies, lab equipment in Gaza
Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to provide essential treatment as critical medical supplies remain blocked from entering the enclave, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, May 22. Speaking in Geneva…
- Middle East
Iran weighs latest peace proposal as US strike fears grow
Iran on Saturday, May 23, weighed a new peace proposal amid growing fears of possible fresh United States military action, , AFP reported, citing Iranian media. Tehran also accused Washington of making…
- Middle East
After Rs 34 cr crowdfunding, Kerala man set to return home from Saudi Arabia
Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha near Feroke in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, is expected to return home soon after completing a 20-year prison term in Saudi Arabia that ended on Wednesday, May…
- Middle East
Iran closes western airspace amid reports of possible US military action
Iran imposed new airspace restrictions on Saturday, May 23, the 85th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, as reports suggested the Trump administration is reviewing military options against Tehran. A Notice…
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US warns of ‘Plan B’ on Hormuz as Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that Washington is preparing a “Plan B” if Iran refuses to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while insisting that diplomatic…
- Middle East
Rubio says ‘slight progress’ made in ongoing Iran-US negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that negotiations between Washington and Tehran had shown “slight progress” as both sides continue exchanging messages and draft proposals through Pakistan-led…
- Middle East
Activists describe physical torture after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have described physical torture, beatings and degrading treatment on Thursday, May 21, after being deported following their detention by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bound mission.…
- Middle East
‘Good signs’ seen in Iran talks, but US has alternatives: Rubio
On the 84th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “good signs” in negotiations with Tehran, while cautioning that Washington was prepared with…
- Middle East
US-Iran final draft deal reached, announcement within hours: Report
A final draft agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached through Pakistani mediation and could be announced within the next few hours, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.…
- Middle East
Pakistani cricket stars Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq leave for Haj
Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram and former national team head coach Misbah-ul-Haq have arrived in Makkah after departing for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night, May 20, to perform Haj. They were accompanied…
