Middle East
- Middle East
Palestinian president condemns Trump’s suggestion on Gaza
Ramallah: The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sharply condemned US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and request that Egypt and Jordan take in more Palestinians.…
- Middle East
Indian expats in UAE celebrate Republic Day with patriotic fervor
In a significant move, Indian expats and Non-Resident Indians (NRI) commemorated India’s 76th Republic Day across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 with vibrant and emotional celebrations.…
- Middle East
Documentary on Israeli occupation in West Bank earns Oscar nomination
A documentary shedding light on the harsh realities and struggles faced by the Palestinian community under Israeli occupation in the West Bank has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.…
- Middle East
Air India express hikes free baggage allowance for India-Middle East flights
Air India Express released new details on Tuesday, January 21, announcing significant updates including an increase in free check-in baggage allowance for passengers on international flights to the Middle East and Singapore.…
- World
Trump considering to visit Middle East, but ‘not immediately’
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is considering going to the Middle East, but not immediately amid the return of hostages, as he reiterated that the attack on Israel…
- Middle East
Iran’s top commander declares Gaza ceasefire a ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel
The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Esmail Qa’ani on Sunday, January 19 lauded the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian-based resistance group Hamas. Qa’ani…
- News
Israel-Hamas deal is “best in the circumstances,” says Talmiz Ahmad, an expert on ME affairs
New Delhi: Talmiz Ahmad, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, has said that the Israel-Hamas deal, which comes into effect on Sunday (June 19) is the “best in the…
- Middle East
Israel reserves right to return to war if Gaza ceasefire deal fails: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel reserves the right to resume fighting Hamas if its ceasefire-for-hostages deal with the militant group falls apart and that it would…
- Middle East
Hamas set to free 33 hostages in first phase of Gaza truce deal
The next hours could bring a major breakthrough in the negotiation on ceasefires between Israel and Hamas that could put an end to the more than year-long conflict in Gaza. Qatar submitted…
- Middle East
Egypt reiterates two-state solution as ‘only option’ for Mideast peace
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi emphasised on Thursday the need to implement the two-state solution “as the only option for achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region”. The Egyptian leader made…
- Middle East
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus stress Middle East stability as key to cooperation
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation. “The…
- Lifestyle
3 Budget-friendly markets in Madinah for Umrah travelers
Considered the second holiest city in Islam, Saudi Arabia‘s Madinah holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Its unmatched peace despite being a busy city is a testament to its…
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Fallout of change of regime in Syria: Some countries are whipping up Shia-Phobia
While commenting on one of my articles on recent developments in Syria an educated Sunni Muslim of India, (aged around 70) with having grasp on international affairs said: “You must understand that…