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He didn’t think he would be kissing my a**: Trump on Mohammed bin Salman
Claiming that Gulf nations were working closely with the United States in the ongoing war against Iran, President Donald Trump crassly commented about Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), saying,…
- Middle East
Israel launches new strikes on Iran, Lebanon ahead of UN meeting
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran early Friday, March 27, ahead of the planned United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran and…
- Middle East
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 26, extended his pause on threatened strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure by another 10 days until April 6, claiming the request to hold off had…
- Middle East
Iran warns US it will carpet bomb own territory to kill American troops
Iran has warned the United States that it is prepared to carpet bomb its own territory to kill any American soldiers who land there, according to diplomats from a third country who…
- Middle East
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own proposal involving Hormuz control
Iranian state television’s English-language broadcaster quoted an anonymous official on Wednesday, March 25, as saying Iran rejected America’s 15-point ceasefire proposal. Press TV’s report came after Pakistan transmitted the proposal to Iran.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers visa extension, fine waiver for stranded visitors
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced a set of temporary measures for holders of expired visit visas who were unable to leave the Kingdom due to the current regional…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman lobbied Trump to continue Iran war: Report
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been privately urging Donald Trump to continue the American-Israeli military campaign against Iran, framing the conflict as a “historic opportunity” to reshape West Asia,…
- Middle East
US sending more troops to West Asia as Trump says Iran ready to give up on nukes
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, adding to a significant military buildup…
- Middle East
Overstaying Umrah visas in Saudi Arabia may lead to jail, fines
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has issued updated guidelines to streamline the departure of Umrah pilgrims as the season draws to a close, while reiterating strict penalties for visa…
- Middle East
US-Israel-Iran war: Indian injured in Abu Dhabi as Iran missile attacks escalate
As the US–Israeli war on Iran entered its 24th day on Monday, March 23, hostilities intensified with continued missile exchanges across the region. An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi…
- Middle East
Indian killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes escalate, Tehran says war will go on
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, confirmed that an Indian national was killed during recent attacks in the Kingdom on March 18, highlighting the widening regional fallout of…
- Middle East
‘High-risk environment’: India warns airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia, 10 other airspaces
Hyderabad: India’s aviation regulator has asked airlines to avoid flying through 11 high-risk airspaces across the Middle East, citing a “high-risk environment for civil aviation” amid escalating tensions following recent strikes involving…
- India
Reason why Kerala celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr the same day as Saudi Arabia
Ever wondered why Kerala celebrates Eid the same day as Saudi Arabia? Every year, Kerala celebrates Eid a day before the rest of India. While there are various technical reasons, including geography…
- Hyderabad
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 date in India announced
Hyderabad: President of the Deccan Muslim Ulema Council Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that India will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 on Saturday, March 21, as the crescent moon has not been sighted today. The…
- Middle East
Loud blasts, warning alerts in Riyadh: India urges citizens to remain calm
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, advised Indian citizens to remain calm and follow official safety guidelines after warning alerts were reported in the capital and…
