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SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch called off two minutes before

Abu Dhabi: The launch of SpaceX Crew-6 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida to the International Space Station (ISS) was scrapped 2.5 minutes before the liftoff on Monday.…
Saudi grants Syrian boy’s wish to meet Cristiano Ronaldo

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has fulfilled the wish of an orphan Syrian boy by inviting him to watch his favorite football player Cristiano Ronaldo in action. Ten-year-old Nabil Saeed,…

In wake of earthquakes, Turkey Prez forced to change focus of election campaign

Cyprus: The devastating earthquake in southern Turkey on February 6, with more than 44,200 people killed, tens of thousands wounded, more than 164,000 buildings destroyed and damage exceeding USD 80 billion, is…
Israeli settlers rampage after Palestinian gunmen kills two

Tel Aviv: Scores of Israeli settlers went on a violent rampage in the northern West Bank late Sunday, setting dozens of cars and homes on fire after two settlers were killed by…
Kerala farmer who went missing in Israel returns to India

Calicut: Biju Kurian, a farmer from Kerala who was allegedly missing in Israel, arrived at Calicut International Airport on Monday. A group of farmers, including representatives of the Kerala Government, went to…
Top Arab lawmakers visit Syria

Damascus: A delegation of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union visited Damascus, underscoring the importance of bringing Syria back to the Arab fold. Syria’s membership in the Arab League was suspended in 2011 after…
Nepal PM Prachanda’s visit to Qatar cancelled amid threat to his govt

Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has cancelled his first foreign visit to Qatar due to some “important political engagements” at home, officials said on Monday, amidst a threat to…

Iran seeks to export nuclear products, technology: Atomic chief

Tehran: Iran’s atomic chief has said that the country seeks to export its nuclear products and technology amid the “propaganda warfare” conducted by enemies to block the country’s progress in the nuclear…
Israeli, Palestinian officials meet in Jordan for talks on de-escalation

Amman/Jerusalem: Israel government denied most of the agreements that had been achieved in a meeting of senior Israeli and Palestinian security officials in Jordan. The meeting on Sunday was called by Jordan…
Unilateral sanctions impede global efforts to protect environment: Iranian FM

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that unilateral sanctions imposed by some developed countries on other states have a negative impact on the global efforts to protect the environment. Amir-Abdollahian made…
First Israeli flight flies over Saudi-Omani airspace

Jerusalem: Israel’s national air carrier El Al began operating a new time-saving route via the airspace of Oman and Saudi Arabia, the company has said. El Al Flight 083 departed from Tel…
Sharjah hotel offers free meals for unemployed visit visa holders

Abu Dhabi: Those who come to Sharjah on a visit visa in search of job will no longer have to starve without food. A Pakistani restaurant in Sharjah is offering free meals…
Airfares from UAE to India to increase as Ramzan approaches

Abu Dhabi: Airfares from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India are expected to increase by 10 to 25 per cent from the first week of Ramzan 2023, starting from March 23 local…
Check out the new Zamzam water bottles launched in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) launched new bottles of Zamzam water for distribution to pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah,…
Saudi: Jobs for Indians to work during Haj season; know last date & how to apply

Riyadh: The Consulate General of India, Jeddah has invited applications from Indian/Saudi citizens for temporary posts of data entry operators, clerks, drivers, and messengers for Haj season 2023. Those who are 18…