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US claims Tehran holding world hostage, Hezbollah backs Iran’s new leader
On the 10th day of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, on Monday, March 9, the Islamic Republic’s health ministry reported a death toll of 1,255 with 12,000 people…
- Middle East
Iran rallies behind new Supreme Leader; Trump, Netanyahu to decide ‘when to end war’
Iran’s military, security apparatus and political leadership have formally pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed the country’s new Supreme Leader late on Sunday night, March 8, in a succession that…
- Middle East
US-Israel attack Iran Day 6: US suspends operations at embassy in Kuwait
As the war on Iran enters its sixth day on Thursday, March 5, explosions continue to be reported across Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern countries. The escalation began on February 28,…
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Stranded in Bahrain, 20 Telugu tourists to be flown home via Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A group of Telugu tourists, who were left stranded in Bahrain due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, are likely to be moved to Dammam in Saudi Arabia in the coming…
- Middle East
Iran war disrupts global cargo supply chains beyond oil
New York: The Iran war has effectively halted oil tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz. But it’s also disrupting the wider global supply chain beyond oil, affecting everything from pharmaceuticals…
- Middle East
Iran resists Trump pressure as US deploys troops ahead of Geneva talks
Dubai: Iran pushed back on Wednesday, February 25, against United States (US) President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear programme, alternating between calling his remarks…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad airport bomb threat email turns out to be a hoax
Hyderabad: Authorities at the Rajiv Gandhi International (RGI) Airport in Hyderabad have declared the bomb threat they received late Wednesday, February 11, was a hoax after conducting thorough terminal inspections. They received…
- Middle East
GCC leaders reaffirm focus on ‘indivisible security’
On the concluding day of the 46th summit in Bahrain on Wednesday, leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GGC) reaffirmed their indivisible security bond rooted in common faith, lineage and language. Making…
- Middle East
Minor earthquake recorded in Bahrain, felt by residents
Muscat: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in Bahrain in the early hours of Monday, December 1, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre…
- Middle East
Travel Qatar-Bahrain in 70 minutes as new passenger ferry sets sail
Doha: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity and bilateral ties, Qatar and Bahrain have launched their first passenger maritime route linking Qatar’s Al Ruwais Port with Bahrain’s Sa’ada Marina. The…
- Middle East
Telangana migrant’s death confirmed in Bahrain after five years
Hyderabad: In a rare and tragic case, the Embassy of India in Bahrain has confirmed the death of Sreepada Naresh, a Telangana migrant worker whose mortal remains have been lying unclaimed in…
- Middle East
Telangana family seeks Rs 5L ex gratia after losing breadwinner in Bahrain
Hyderabad: The family of a migrant worker from Telangana who died in Bahrain last year has appealed to the state government to release the Rs 5 lakh ex gratia assistance, which remains…
- Middle East
Telangana family urges CM to bring back unclaimed body in Bahrain for 5 years
Hyderabad: The family of a migrant worker from Telangana has appealed to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to facilitate the repatriation of his mortal remains, which have been lying unclaimed at a Bahrain…
- Middle East
Carrefour ends operations in Kuwait after Bahrain and Oman exits
Kuwait City: French retail giant Carrefour has announced the closure of its operations in Kuwait, marking the end of a decades-long presence in the Gulf country. In a statement posted on Instagram,…
- Middle East
Two Andhra women cremated in Bahrain after five years
Manama: Two women from Andhra Pradesh were finally cremated in Bahrain on Wednesday, August 20, nearly five years after their deaths, highlighting the struggles faced by expatriates abroad. Satyavati Korada, 29-year-old from…