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Telangana man stranded in Dubai after sub-agent scam; family seeks govt help

Hyderabad, June 9 -- A 42-year-old man from Telangana has been stranded in Dubai for over seven months after being misled by a sub-agent who falsely promised him a job in Iraq. His family is now seeki... Read More


Saudi Arabia hails successful Haj 2025 season as pilgrims perform farewell tawaf

Makkah, June 9 -- Saudi Arabia has declared the Haj 1446 AH-2025 season a success, as pilgrims began performing the farewell tawaf (Tawaf al-Wida) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after completing the ma... Read More


Indian expat dies during scuba diving in Dubai

Dubai, June 9 -- In a tragic incident during the Eid Al Adha holidays, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate has died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. The deceased has be... Read More


Four Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

Hyderabad, June 6 -- At least four Palestinian journalists were killed in the latest Israeli strike on the grounds of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City on Thursday, June 5. The journalists who lo... Read More


Eid Al Adha 2025: Pilgrims 'stone the devil' in final Haj ritual

Makkah, June 6 -- Haj pilgrims from across the world began performing the Jamarat-'stoning of the devil'ritual-on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to Friday, June 6, marking the first day of Eid... Read More


Uruguayan convert, blind Yemeni Imam fulfil Haj dream

Makkah, June 6 -- Two deeply moving stories of faith and perseverance have emerged as Haj 2025 began in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the spiritual diversity of this year's pilgrims, a Muslim con... Read More


Over 1.67 million pilgrims perform Haj this year

Makkah, June 6 -- A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims are performing Haj 1446 AH-2025 in Saudi Arabia, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Of these, 1,506,576 arrived from abroad, w... Read More


After 12-year hiatus, 1st Saudi passenger flight lands in Damascus

Damascus, June 6 -- After a hiatus of more than 12 years, the first direct Saudi passenger flight, operated by Flynas, landed at Damascus International Airport on Thursday, June 5, arriving from Riyad... Read More


UAE: Indian banker wins Rs 11.68 lakh in Big Ticket draw

Abu Dhabi, June 5 -- A 37-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian banker has won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,68,702) Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner, Mustafa Moh... Read More


Haj 2025: Sheikh bin Humaid delivers heartfelt Arafat sermon, prays for Palestine, unity and safety

Hyderabad, June 5 -- As part of Haj 2025, Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Humaid, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, delivered the Arafat Day sermon at Namira Mosque on Thursday, June 5, addressing over a millio... Read More