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Makkah mosque case: Bangladesh seeks answers after Saudi executes
Dhaka: Bangladesh has sought an official explanation from Saudi Arabia after two of its nationals were executed without prior notification to the government or the Bangladesh mission in the kingdom. According to…
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India urges nationals to follow Saudi safety directives
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday, October 18, asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authorities for people receiving emergency warnings through the…
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IndiGo cancels Saudi flights, Akasa extends suspension
India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 24, 2026, inclusive, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. In a travel advisory issued…
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Saudi Arabia postpones major events amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has postponed several major events, including a diplomatic summit, an international esports competition and a tennis tournament, amid heightened security concerns following Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The latest…
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Three children die in bedroom fire in Madinah
Madinah: Three children died and their 14-year-old sister, Dana, was injured in a bedroom fire in Madinah on Sunday, October 11, reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit, Arabic daily Okaz reported.…
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Arab expat injured by falling Houthi missile debris in Riyadh
An Arab expatriate was injured in Riyadh on Wednesday, October 14, after debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile fell on a residential property, causing limited damage to a house and a…
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Telangana man stranded over prohibited medicines in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A Telangana migrant worker stranded in Saudi Arabia in a case involving prohibited medicines has prompted his wife to seek government intervention for legal assistance and his safe return to India.…
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Saudi overturns Tamil man’s death sentence over Prophet remarks
Colombo: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan Tamil migrant worker Sivarasa Anojan over a Facebook comment concerning Prophet Muhammad, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister…
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250 passengers stranded as IndiGo cancels Jeddah-Hyderabad flights
More than 250 passengers have been awaiting arrangements to return to India after IndiGo cancelled flight 6E68 from Jeddah to Hyderabad, leaving Umrah pilgrims and other travellers facing uncertainty over their journey…
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Saudi Arabia puts NEOM stadium plans on hold for 2034 World Cup
Riyadh: Plans for Saudi Arabia’s proposed NEOM Stadium, a 46,000-seat venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, have been put on hold indefinitely, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the project.…
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Indian influencer held in Grand Mosque over promotional video
Makkah: An Indian Islamic influencer, Maaz Weaver, has claimed he was arrested by Saudi authorities after filming promotional content at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. In a video shared on social media,…
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Houthi missile debris damages buildings, vehicles in Saudi
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence on Thursday, October 1, reported limited material damage in Khamis Mushait after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in residential areas. The Civil Defence spokesperson said…
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Saudi Arabia denies suicide bomber report at Makkah Grand Mosque
Makkah: Saudi authorities on Friday, October 2, denied reports of a suicide bomber at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, saying a man was arrested for harassing passersby and causing panic. Taking to…
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Indian journalist detained in Saudi Arabia during Umrah trip
Makkah: Indian journalist Risha Hussain, who works with TV9 Bharatvarsh, was reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia while performing Umrah, according to media reports. Her family said it has been unable to contact…
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MBS vows firm response to threats, says Houthis choose ‘chaos’
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday, October 1, that Saudi Arabia would take firm action against any threat or attack directed at its security, while describing the Houthi…
