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Israeli national security min bans Azaan for ‘disturbing peace’
Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Saturday, November 30, banned Azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, claiming it would disturb Israelis. Explaining the reason for the ban on Azaan, Ben-Gvuir said…
- Middle East
Syrian rebels challenge Assad’s regime igniting new tensions in Middle East
Islamist rebel groups, also called opposition forces, have managed to sweep victory into Aleppo city only three days after starting an unexpected operation in the country. This occurred for the first time…
- News
Suspect held after firing shots near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Istanbul: A suspect who fired a shotgun into the air near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Friday was apprehended in a special forces’ operation, local media reported. State-run TRT broadcaster stated…
- Middle East
Extraordinary Arab & Islamic Summit warns of escalating conflict in ME
Riyadh: A resolution passed at an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh has warned of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential regional and global consequences. The resolution,…
- Middle East
Watch: Middle East’s first net-positive mosque opens in Dubai
Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim, a real estate developer, has opened the Middle-East’s first net-positive mosque in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. It was launched on Friday, November 8, in partnership with Dubai’s Islamic…
- Middle East
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 930 individuals
Kuwait: At least 930 individuals have had their Kuwaiti citizenship withdrawn following a decision by the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality. The committee, chaired by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud…
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Donald Trump’s victory; implications for the Middle East
By Dr. Ausaf Sayeed Donald Trump’s return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States is poised to significantly reshape America’s approach to the Middle East. His victory…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s largest, most modern film production hub
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched AlHisn Big Time Studios, west of Riyadh, the largest and most modern studios for film and television production in the Middle East. Chairman…
- Middle East
Student arrested for stripping at Iran university over Hijab mandate
A female student in Iran stripped at a university on Saturday, November 2 after allegedly being threatened by security personnel for not donning the Hijab. Videos and pictures of the protesting student…
- Middle East
US announces new deployments to Middle East region
Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region.…
- Middle East
Iran, Algeria urge efforts to stop Middle East conflict
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, called for effective efforts to stop Israel’s “genocide in Gaza and aggression against Lebanon.” During a phone call on…
- World
Acute food insecurity is set to increase across 22 countries: UN
Rome: Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, a new United Nations report said on Thursday. The report warns that the spread…
- India
Visa-on-arrival in UAE for Indians: Know eligibility, other details for travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has recently launched a visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens, simplifying travel for those holding ordinary passports. This initiative allows eligible visitors to obtain a visa upon…
- Middle East
Dozens injured as truck crashes into bus stop in Israel
Tel Aviv: A truck crashed into a bus stop at the Gilliot interchange, north of Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday, October 27 injuring dozens of people, according to the country’s emergency and…
- World
South Korea expresses ‘deep concern’ over Israel’s attack on Iran
Seoul: South Korea expressed “deep concern” on Sunday, October 27 over Israel’s recent attack on Iran, calling on all parties to seek a diplomatic solution to the situation. Early Saturday, Israel’s military…
