- Middle East
Israeli attacks kill 40 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn
Gaza Strip: At least 40 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, September 28. According to the Wafa News Agency, in the…
- Middle East
Dubai regulator bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch of HDFC Bank Limited from onboarding new clients or promoting financial services until further notice. In…
- World
US to revoke Colombian President Petro’s visa over Pro-Palestine speech in NYC
New York: The United States (US) announced on Saturday, September 27, that it would revoke the visa of Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro, citing his “incendiary actions” during a pro-Palestinian protest in…
- Middle East
UAE residency enquiries soar amid US H-1B policy changes
Dubai: Interest in residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has more than doubled following a significant policy change in the United States (US), industry experts reported. The surge comes after President…
- Middle East
Over 53 million visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi Ul Awwal 1447
Riyadh: The total number of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia reached 53,572,983 during the month of Rabi Ul Awwal 1447 AH. At the Grand Mosque…
- Telangana
Overseas job scam in Hyderabad: Three Telangana men duped of Rs 38L
Hyderabad: Three men from Telangana have claimed that they were cheated of a total of Rs 38 lakh by two Hyderabad-based consultancies while attempting to secure jobs in Italy and New Zealand.…
- Middle East
Etihad’s new A321LR aircraft debuts on UAE–India route
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing A321LR aircraft on all Abu Dhabi–Kolkata flights, offering passengers a refined luxury travel experience on one of its busiest UAE–India routes.…
- Middle East
UAE deports Indian fugitive Parminder Singh wanted for serious crimes
New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported Indian fugitive Parminder Singh, also known as Nirmal Singh and Pindi, after a joint operation led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches emergency coalition to support Palestinian Authority
New York: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has announced the launch of an emergency international coalition to support the Palestinian Authority (PA), stressing that peace is impossible without the creation…
- World
Watch: Delegates walk out during Netanyahu’s UNGA speech
New York: Dozens of delegates walked out of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Friday, September 26, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address defending…
- Middle East
Indian investments in Israeli tech, defence linked to Gaza conflict: Report
New Delhi: Indian companies and state-owned enterprises are reportedly involved in sectors that support Israel’s military operations and settlements in Gaza and the West Bank. According to a new report by the…
- Middle East
Indian travellers can now make UPI payments in Qatar
Doha: In a significant move for digital payments abroad, Indian travellers visiting Qatar can now pay seamlessly using Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The new service eliminates the need for cash or currency…
- World
Microsoft halts services to Israeli defence unit over Palestinian surveillance
US technology giant Microsoft on Thursday, September 25, suspended specific cloud and artificial intelligence services provided to a unit within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), following an internal investigation into alleged…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi Arabia discovers 11,000-year-old human settlement
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the discovery of the oldest known human settlement on the Arabian Peninsula, estimated to be more than 11,000 years old. In a statement…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia freezes rent hikes in Riyadh for five years
Riyadh: In a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations that prevent rent increases for both residential and commercial properties in Riyadh for the next five years. The rules, issued under…
