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OPEC+ nations to ramp up oil output in May amid global energy crisis
New Delhi: In their collective commitment to support oil market stability amid the West Asia crisis, the eight OPEC+ countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman…
- Middle East
Gulf states accelerate plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: With no end in sight to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Gulf nations are intensifying efforts to reduce their reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit chokepoint…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia becomes first Arab nation with Shams satellite in Artemis II
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 4, successfully launched and established communication with its “Shams” satellite aboard the Artemis II mission, becoming the first Arab nation to participate in a mission under…
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Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years: Govt data
New Delhi: Disturbing statistics about the conditions of Indian workers abroad reveal that over 20 individuals have died on foreign soil each day over the past five years, with most fatalities occurring…
- Middle East
Makkah set to get its own airport as Saudi Arabia approves plan
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has approved plans to develop an airport in Makkah, marking a significant step in expanding transport infrastructure and improving access for millions of pilgrims. Saleh Al-Rasheed, chief executive of…
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Saudi Arabia executes businessman linked to 2011 Qatif protests
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has executed businessman Saud bin Mohammed bin Ali Al-Faraj after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges linked to protest in Qatif during the Arab Spring. In a post on…
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Rare ship-shaped Quran manuscript on display in Makkah
Makkah: In a remarkable display of Islamic artistic heritage, the Holy Quran Museum at the Hira Cultural District in Makkah has unveiled a rare manuscript of the Holy Quran uniquely inscribed in…
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China says three ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, thanks relevant parties
Beijing: China on Tuesday, March 31, said three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked relevant parties for facilitation and coordination. After coordination with relevant…
- Middle East
Iran’s new Supreme Leader status is unclear, no one has seen him: US
The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the status of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unclear, uncertain who is in control. “We don’t even know he’s…
- India
12-year-old boy found dead in bushes in UP’s Kushinagar; murder suspected
Kushinagar: A 12-year-old boy, who had been missing for the past three days, was found dead in the bushes along a canal about two kilometres from his house here, police said on…
- Middle East
Internet shut down in Iran enters its second month
Iran’s nationwide internet shutdown has entered its second month, as reported by the monitoring group NetBlocks. ⚠️ Update: It has now been over 720 hours since #Iran fell off the global internet…
- Pakistan
Pak FM meets Egypt, Turkiye counterparts to discuss West Asia tensions
Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, March 29, met his counterparts from Egypt and Turkiye here ahead of a quadrilateral summit, which also includes Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing…
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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…
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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…
