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Watch: First group of Western Haj pilgrims arrive in Makkah
The first group of Haj pilgrims from Western countries arrived in Makkah on Saturday ahead of the pilgrimage season in early July. Pilgrims from the USA, Australia and Europe have arrived in…
- Middle East
Lebanon faces new wave of Covid-19
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has warned that the country is facing a new wave of Covid-19, urging the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The warning was issued…
- Middle East
Iraq declares new wave of COVID-19
Baghdad: Iraq’s Health Ministry declared a new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 515 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. “There is a noticeable increase in the positive cases during the…
- Telangana
Telangana: First batch of Haj pilgrims from Hyderabad leave for Saudi
Hyderabad: First batch of Haj pilgrims from Telangana left for the pilgrimage from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Monday. A total of 373 pilgrims left for Jeddah by a special flight of…
- Middle East
Iraq on alert over possible new Covid wave
Baghdad: Iraq’s Health Ministry has warned of the possibility of a new Covid-19 wave in the country, urging the public to follow health measures and get vaccinated. “The problem of the coronavirus…
- Middle East
Turkey detains 19 persons suspected of financing Islamic State
Ankara: Police in Turkey have detained 19 people suspected of financing the Islamic State (IS) terror group, local media reported. Five more suspects are still on the run following the operations launched…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: Saudi hires company linked to BJP to process applications
Riyadh: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reportedly hired a company that has close links with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), to facilitate and process Haj applications.…
- Middle East
48-year-old Israeli-Palestinian shot dead in Baqa Al-Gharbiya
An Israeli citizen of Palestinian origin was shot dead on Wednesday in Baqa Al Gharbiya, an Arab town in Israel. The deceased identified as 48-year-old Nader Maqaldeh, was leaving a cafe at…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Suspected LGBTQ products seized from Riyadh stores
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian authorities on Wednesday seized certain products from stores in Riyadh, suspecting that such commodities are promoting homosexuality. Inspectors deployed by the Ministry of Commerce searched a few stores in…
- Middle East
Saudi: Khaif Mosque to receive pilgrims after two year hiatus
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance on Wednesday announced that the Khaif mosque in Mina is set to receive pilgrims for the first time since the outbreak of…
- Middle East
UAE: Newly-wed Indian expat wins Rs 16 lakh in Emirates Draw
Dubai: An Indian expat on Wednesday won Rupees 16 lakh in the Emirates Draw. He is among the seven persons to have won the lottery. The expat identified as Kunal Naik received…
- Middle East
Qatar plans 1000 ‘Bedouin tents’ to house FIFA World Cup fans
FIFA World Cup organizers on Tuesday said that Qatar is planning to pitch 100 ‘bedouin style tents’ in the desert for the fans who are coming from all over the world. The…
- Middle East
Israel closes water provision to Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque
Israel forces on Sunday closed the water supply to the Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron region. The mosque authorities say they haven’t received water for the fourth day in a row. “The measure…
- Middle East
Gaining momentum in repatriation of stranded Indians in Saudi Arabia
By Irfan Mohammed Jeddah: Huroob, the word sends a bone-chilling message to many Indian and other foreign workers who lack stability in their jobs. In fact, it ruins the dreams of scores…
- Middle East
Turkey to impose residence quota amid anti-immigrant sentiment
Turkey will impose quotas on the number of residence permits for foreigners from July. The move comes amid growing pressure mounting on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The country will impose a…
