Middle East
Middle East News: Get all the latest updates on Middle East crime & Middle East politics. Also get all latest news onWorld news, Political news, refugee camp news, War News at The Siasat Daily.
-
Saudi: Up to Rs 11L fine, 6-months jail for visit visa violators
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the imposition of a fine of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 11,11,541) and a maximum six-month jail term to recruiters…
-
Brazil recalls ambassador from Israel over Gaza war
The Brazilian authorities has reportedly recalled Frederico Meyer, Brazil’s ambassador to Israel, due to rising diplomatic tensions over the Gaza war. Mayer was initially summoned to consult with his government, after Brazil…
-
Manish Chauhan appointed as India’s next ambassador to Jordan
New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Manish Chauhan as India’s next Ambassador to Jordan. At present, Chauhan is posted as India’s Ambassador to Portugal. He is expected to take…
-
UAE announces public holidays for 2025, check dates here
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet has announced the official holidays for both the public and private sectors for the year 2025. The annoucement comes as Cabinet issued Resolution No. 27…
-
3-day super sale in Dubai: Up to 90% discounts at 2,000 stores
Dubai: The much-anticipated three-day super sale across malls and shopping centres in Dubai is set to kick off from Friday, May 31 to June 2. The sale, organised by Dubai Festivals and…
-
Kuwait: Political activist sentenced to 4 years for insulting royal family
The Kuwait Criminal Court recently sentenced political activist Mesaed Al-Quraifa to four years in prison with hard labor for insulting the authority of the emirate in a “state security” case. Former National…
-
Saudi King to host kin of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners for Haj 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has issued an order to host 2,322 people from around the world to perform the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 pilgrimage. These…
-
Two Indians from Dubai held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold
New Delhi: Two Indian nationals who arrived from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 91.44…
-
Chiranjeevi honoured with UAE golden visa
Hyderabad: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi Konidela, who recently received the Padma Vibhushan award, is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 68-year-old megastar was handed…
-
Houthi-fired missiles hit Greek-owned ship in Red Sea, says US
Washington: Houthi rebels have attacked a Greek carrier ship in the Red Sea, the US military said on Tuesday. Houthi militants launched five missiles, with the Greek-owned MV Laax reporting it had…
-
After 12-yr hiatus, direct flights resume for Syria Haj pilgrims
Direct flights from Syria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has resumed for Haj pilgrims after a 12-year of hiatus due to the Syrian civil war. A flight carrying more than…
-
Civilian deaths in Rafah caused by unexpected secondary explosions: Israeli army
Jerusalem: The Israeli military has said its initial investigation findings indicated that it was unexpected secondary explosions and fire that caused dozens of civilian deaths in its airstrike on Rafah, southern Gaza…
-
‘Finish Them’, US Republican leader Nikki Haley writes on Israeli shell
Tel Aviv: US Republican leader and former envoy to the UN Nikki Haley has been photographed writing ‘Finish Them’ on an artillery shell of the Israeli Army. The pictures were shared by…
-
Saudi Arabia blasts Israel’s ‘continuous genocidal massacres’
Cairo: Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel following deadly airstrikes on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Riyadh condemned “the continuous genocidal massacres committed…
-
Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian state
Tel Aviv: After making the announcement a week back, the European Union (EU) nations Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised the Palestinian state on Tuesday, The Hill reported. This further shows intensifying…
