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24 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiPakistan's top brass to meet today after India's punitive measures
Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership will meet on Thursday in the wake of India's recent punitive measures following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
23 Apr 2025
Air IndiaTop Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26
At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
23 Apr 2025
Amit ShahModi returns from Saudi after Pahalgam attack; holds emergency meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India, shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia, after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead.
22 Apr 2025
Indira GandhiPM Modi's Jeddah visit: Here's what his itinerary looks like
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to the port city in over 40 years.
22 Apr 2025
Narendra Modi'Push bigger Hajj quota...seal major deals': Modi visits Saudi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, a first by an Indian PM in 40 years.
17 Apr 2025
Elon MuskWhy Musk has so many kids, according to his partner
Elon Musk's plans for a big family have been associated with his preparations for an upcoming apocalypse.
07 Apr 2025
WorldWhat's the difference between Hajj and Umrah dress codes
Millions of Muslims undertake the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah to Saudi Arabia every year.
07 Apr 2025
EgyptSaudi suspends visas for India, 13 countries ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.
29 Mar 2025
Eid-ul-FitrEid-ul-Fitr 2025: Date, time, and significance of the festival
Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival that marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal.
27 Mar 2025
Electric VehiclesTesla enters Saudi Arabia as Musk's ties with kingdom improve
Tesla has announced its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, a major milestone for the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.
21 Mar 2025
BangladeshPakistani migrant worker dies building World Cup stadium in Saudi
A migrant worker from Pakistan died while working on the new stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the Guardian reported.
17 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpRussia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine peace deal
Russia has once again reiterated its position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that any peace deal would need guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO.
14 Mar 2025
MoscowUkraine drones hit buildings near Kremlin amid US envoy-Putin meeting
Ukraine carried out drone attacks in central Moscow on Friday, hitting buildings not far from the Kremlin.
14 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpPutin thanks Trump, Modi in 1st remarks on Kyiv's ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly thanked world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi, for their attempts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.
12 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpPutin lays down 3 'maximalist' demands to end war: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forth three key demands in the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, suggested a Bloomberg report.
08 Mar 2025
ChinaPutin reportedly ready to agree to Ukraine truce with conditions
Russia is reportedly willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine, provided there is progress toward a final peace settlement.
05 Mar 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuUS rejects Arab leaders' $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan
The Trump administration has turned down a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders.
26 Feb 2025
Rashmika MandannaSalman Khan films last-minute post-credits song for 'Sikandar'
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who just returned from shooting for an international project in Saudi Arabia, is back on the sets for his next film Sikandar.
20 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump considering returning 20% of DOGE savings to Americans
United States President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to share a fraction of the savings identified by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with American citizens.
19 Feb 2025
HollywoodLeak alert: Salman Khan's Hollywood debut look gets leaked
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to make his Hollywood debut with a cameo in an upcoming action thriller.
19 Feb 2025
Pokemon Go'Pokemon Go' creator wants to sell gaming division for $3.5B
Niantic, the maker of global phenomenon Pokemon Go, is in advanced talks to sell its gaming division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely.
17 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuRubio says Hamas must be eradicated amid fragile Gaza truce
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has supported Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas "must be eradicated."
12 Feb 2025
FIFA World CupSaudi Arabia bans alcohol at 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has announced a total ban on alcohol during the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
11 Feb 2025
EgyptExplained: Why no children are allowed at Haj this year
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes for the 2025 Haj pilgrimage, including banning children from participating.
09 Feb 2025
International Court of JusticeLebanon forms new government; US opposes Hezbollah's role
Lebanon has formed its first full-fledged government since 2022, appointing former International Court of Justice chief Nawaf Salam as the new prime minister.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu'US will take over Gaza Strip': Trump after meeting Netanyahu
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for the US to "take over and own" the Gaza Strip.
05 Feb 2025
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu lists 3 main goals in Gaza after meeting Trump
In a joint press conference with United States President Donald Trump at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined Israel's three main goals in Gaza.
02 Feb 2025
SyriaSyria's interim president makes 1st foreign visit to Saudi Arabia
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has set off on his first foreign trip since taking office, and he has chosen Saudi Arabia as his destination.
30 Jan 2025
ItalyAll about Saudi Arabia's ultra-luxury train 'Dream of the Desert'
All aboard the luxury express! Saudi Arabia is set to roll out its first-ever five-star train, "Dream of the Desert," in 2026, promising a journey draped in opulence.
27 Jan 2025
MeccaForeigners can now invest in Mecca and Medina's real estate
In a major policy shift, Saudi Arabia has allowed foreign investors to invest in publicly-traded companies owning real estate in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
26 Jan 2025
ChinaTrump hints at possible US return to WHO
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that the country may reconsider its decision to pull out of the World Health Organization (WHO) just days after ordering a US exit from the global health agency.
24 Jan 2025
McDonald'sWhy Saudi is spending $4.5 billion to avoid chicken crisis
Saudi Arabia is increasing its poultry production as part of a larger plan to diversify its economy away from oil.
24 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump says Saudi's one move would end Russia-Ukraine war 'immediately'
In a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump connected the ongoing war in Ukraine with high oil prices.
09 Jan 2025
WorldPakistani women now need consent of parents/husbands to perform Hajj
The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan has introduced a new policy mandating women to seek parental or spousal consent before performing Hajj in 2025.
23 Dec 2024
Angela MerkelWhat we know about Germany Christmas market attack suspect
The suspect behind the tragic car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2024, has been identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen.
21 Dec 2024
KuwaitModi on 2-day Kuwait visit, to attend Gulf Cup opening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day official visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian prime minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years.
18 Dec 2024
NepalWhy Pakistan has put over 4,300 beggars on no-fly list
Pakistan has put some 4,300 beggars on the Exit Control List (ECL) to stop them from going abroad.
13 Dec 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023
In 2023, 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in different countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
08 Dec 2024
HollywoodGirls steered toward acting but...: Olivia Wilde criticizes gender bias
Hollywood actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde recently spoke about gender disparity in the film industry at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
08 Dec 2024
AfghanistanAfghan filmmaker Roya Sadat granted entry to Saudi's Red Sea
Afghan director Roya Sadat has now been cleared to attend the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
05 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunSaudi Arabia edits 'Pushpa 2' scene featuring Hindu deities
The Saudi Arabian censor board has reportedly cut a major scene from the Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronFrench PM Michel Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote: What next
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted from office after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly.
03 Dec 2024
IraqWho's al-Jawlani—leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo
One of the oldest cities in recorded history, Aleppo, was seized by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on November 30.
02 Dec 2024
Aamir KhanAamir, Kareena to grace Red Sea Film Festival 2024
Bollywood luminaries Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan will be attending the fourth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
28 Nov 2024
BengaluruLashkar terrorist extradited from Rwanda for funding terrorism in India
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured the extradition of a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) fugitive, Salman Rehman Khan, from Rwanda. Khan is accused of providing funds and weapons to militant outfits in Bengaluru.
28 Nov 2024
Bay of BengalCyclone Fengal to intensify; heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is expected to intensify and hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts by November 30, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpS-Korea talks explained: Can world agree on plastic pollution treaty
The final round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea.
24 Nov 2024
ChinaCOP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition
The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.
19 Nov 2024
Bill GatesThis royal family is 4x richer than Musk, Gates combined
The royal family of Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud, has a jaw-dropping net worth of $1.4 trillion.
31 Oct 2024
Rohit Shetty'Singham Again,' 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' banned in Saudi Arabia: Here's why
The upcoming Bollywood films Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, set to release on Friday (November 1), will not be screened in Saudi Arabia.
30 Oct 2024
Elon MuskMusk predicts humanoid robots could make Tesla $25 TRILLION company
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold prediction about the future of his company.
26 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react
The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
25 Oct 2024
RiyadhWhat's special about Saudi's $50B building, a 400m cube
Saudi Arabia has broken ground on The Mukaab, a project that will become the "world's largest building."
13 Oct 2024
Tourism AssociationIndigenous tourism could add $67B to global economy by 2034
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has predicted that indigenous tourism could add a whopping $67 billion to the global economy by 2034.
03 Oct 2024
Hamas100 newborns named 'Nasrallah' in Iraq after Hezbollah chief's killing
After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, Iraq has seen a spike in newborns named after him.
02 Oct 2024
BBCGiven no wheelchair, paralyzed journalist crawls to plane's toilet
Frank Gardner, the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) security correspondent, has publicly criticized LOT Polish Airlines for its lack of onboard aisle chairs.
26 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael rejects call for 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz rejected proposals for a cease-fire with Hezbollah on Thursday, after calls from the United States and France for a 21-day pause in warfare.
25 Sep 2024
IslamabadWhy Saudi Arabia is furious over Pakistan's 'export' of beggars
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding the influx of beggars entering the kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage.
21 Sep 2024
RiyadhWeWork founder's new venture Flow expands to Saudi Arabia
Adam Neumann, the founder of WeWork, has expanded his latest real estate venture, Flow, into Saudi Arabia.
