- World
Video: Israel funded creation of Hamas, says EU’s Borell
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday, January 19, that Israel funded the creation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority.…
- Middle East
Meet world’s richest family that owns Rs 4000 crore worth palace, 8 jets, 700 cars
The Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi is the world’s richest, owning a Rs 4,000 crore presidential palace (equivalent of three Pentagons), eight private jets, and ownership of the English football…
- World
New York County police facing lawsuit over forceful removal of headscarf
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) in New York is facing a lawsuit for allegedly removing a Muslim woman’s headscarf and withholding it until her release. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
‘Inquire about Madinah’ center serve visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in six languages
The “Inquire About Madinah” center provides guidance and assistance to visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The center offers round-the-clock services and employs a…
- India
Has UAE stopped issuing work visas to Indians? Here’s the truth
Abu Dhabi: There have been reports going around that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily stopped issuing work visas for Indians because a number of companies in UAE are having trouble…
- Middle East
Dubai’s Azizi begins construction to build second tallest tower
Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Azizi Developments has recently begun the construction of the second tallest tower — Burj Azizi on a prime plot of land on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.…
- World
Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ
At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
- Middle East
6090 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces have arrested 6,090 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7. In a joint statement, the Commission for…
- India
World Gold Council ranking: Know where India stands in gold reserves
India has been ranked ninth globally with most gold reserves in third quarter (Q3) of 2023, ahead of Saudi Arabia, according to a latest data released by the World Gold Council (WGC).…
- Middle East
Dubai: Two new Salik toll gates to open on major routes
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 19, announced that two new Salik toll gates will be added to enhance traffic flow and alleviate congestion on major routes.…
- Middle East
Oman plans to set up Middle East’s first spaceport
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the first spaceport in the Middle East. It is expected to be operational by 2030. National Satellite Services Company…
- Middle East
Israeli Prez says normalization with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said that normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is a key step towards ending war in Gaza Strip, Associated Press reported. Herzog’s statement came on Thursday,…
- Middle East
Turkey’s first astronaut lifts off to International Space Station
Turkey made history on Thursday, January 18, as the SpaceX Axiom mission successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) with country’s first astronaut on board. A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule lifted…
- World
Indonesia, Slovenia to speak on new charge against Israel at ICJ
Indonesia and Slovenia are set to present a new charge against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on February 19 at The Hague, regarding the violations of Palestinian rights. Both the…
- Hyderabad
Emirates Draw: Hyderabadi sales manager wins Rs 16L ahead of his wedding
With wedding bells on the horizon, this win could not have come at a better time for Moshin Khan, who is tying the knot later this year, after Ramzan. The 34-year-old Hyderabadi…