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Hamas to free Israeli-American hostage in bid to secure ceasefire

Gaza: Hamas said that it will release Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire and reopen border crossings for aid delivery. Khalil al-Hayya,…
Israel warns civilians to evacuate Yemeni ports ahead of potential strike

Jerusalem: Israel’s military issued an urgent warning, advising all civilians and workers to evacuate three Red Sea ports in Yemen controlled by Houthi forces, citing the risk of a possible new strike.…

Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump jet to use as Air Force One

Washington: President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this…
Iran rejects US call to dismantle nuclear facilities

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that indirect negotiations with the United States in Oman to revive the 2015 nuclear deal had become “much more serious and frank,” as President Masoud…
Trump set to accept ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar: Report

United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, according to ABC News. Valued at approximately USD…
Protests held outside Domino’s outlets across India in solidarity with Palestine

Protest demonstrations were held on Saturday, May 10, across several Indian cities outside Domino’s Pizza outlets, as part of a nationwide campaign led by “Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine” to express…
Saudi Aramco’s profit fall 4.6 pc in first quarter of 2025

Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, on Sunday, May 11, reported a 4.6 percent decline in its net profit for the first quarter of 2025, totalling SAR 97.54 billion…

KTR intervenes to rescue injured gulf worker from Saudi Arabia

Hyderabad: BRS working president and Sircilla MLA K T Rama Rao (KTR) has stepped in to assist Manda Mahesh, a migrant worker from Mandepalli village, Rajanna Sircilla district, who was critically injured…
Iran, US begin 4th round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

Dubai: Iran and the United States began a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, officials said, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the…
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 11 people, mostly women and children

Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 11 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the strikes hit tents in the…
Saudi Green Card: Benefits, eligibility, costs and how to apply

The Saudi Premium Residency, often referred to as the “Saudi Green Card,” is a special residency programme that offers expats long-term residency with enhanced rights and opportunities. It allows greater independence, property…
ECB announces sale of tickets for UAE-Bangladesh T20Is at affordable rates

Dubai: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday has announced that it has fixed tickets for the upcoming UAE-Bangladesh T20I series at affordable rates, in a partnership with the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.…
Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start…
Saudi Arabia announces largest ever Haj operation plan

Riyadh: With Haj season just a few weeks away, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the largest operational plan in the history of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.…
Haj 2025: Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport four people to Makkah

Makkah: Saudi authorities have arrested an Indian expatriate for illegally using an ambulance to transport four individuals to Makkah in violation of Haj 2025 regulations. According to the Haj Security Forces, the…