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Saudi Arabia bans expats entry to Makkah without official permits

Riyadh, April 13 -- Saudi Arabia has enforced new restrictions on entry to Makkah, barring expatriates and residents without valid permits as preparations intensify for the Haj 1447 AH/2026 season. I... Read More


Trump warns Iranian ships will be destroyed as Hormuz blockade takes effect

Hyderabad, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday, April 13, warned that any Iranian vessels approaching the newly enforced American naval blockade would be "immediately eliminated", as sweep... Read More


Israel prepares for possible war return after US-Iran talks fail

Hyderabad, April 13 -- Israel's military is preparing for a potential return to war with Iran following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. The reports,... Read More


Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz immediately

Hyderabad, April 12 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday, April 12, said the US Navy will immediately begin the process of blockading the Strait of Hormuz, hours after talks with Iran in Islamabad e... Read More


Global Sumud Flotilla's second mission set to sail towards Gaza from Barcelona

Hyderabad, April 12 -- The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is set to launch its second mission from Barcelona. Spain, on Sunday, April 12, aiming to challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza and deliver humanit... Read More


Global Sumud Flotilla sails again from Barcelona with 70 vessels bound for Gaza

Hyderabad, April 12 -- The Global Sumud Flotilla, described by organisers as the largest civilian-led maritime mission to date, departed from Barcelona on Sunday, April 12, for the second time in less... Read More


US-Iran ceasefire talks collapse after 14-hour marathon in Islamabad

Hyderabad, April 12 -- Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran collapsed early on Sunday, April 12, after marathon talks in Pakistan, with US Vice President J D Vance confirming that the ... Read More


Indian expat student's letter to Dubai Crown Prince earns praise

Dubai, April 12 -- A 10-year-old Indian expat, a Grade 5 student of Ambassador International Academy, in Dubai has received praise from senior education officials after her letter to Crown Prince Shei... Read More


Telangana widow seeks govt job for son after husband's killing in Dubai

Hyderabad, April 12 -- A widow from Telangana's Jagtial district has sought government employment for her son nearly a year after her husband was killed in a workplace attack in Dubai, drawing attenti... Read More


Iran says 'ball in America's court' after talks with US fails

Hyderabad, April 12 -- Iran said it had presented "reasonable" proposals during negotiations with the United States (US), placing responsibility on Washington to respond after the latest round of talk... Read More