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Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East

Hyderabad, May 1 -- On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month - more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect - US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider... Read More


Iran threatens strikes on US bases, warships amid attack fears

Hyderabad, April 30 -- Iran has warned it will launch "long and painful" strikes on US regional positions if Washington carries out even limited military action, as tensions sharply escalate on Thursd... Read More


French nun attacked in Jerusalem, suspect arrested by police

Hyderabad, April 30 -- A 36-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, April 28, after a French nun was assaulted in Jerusalem, police said, raising concerns over attacks targeting Christians in the city. ... Read More


Trump says Iran 'choking like a stuffed pig', won't lift Hormuz blockade

Hyderabad, April 30 -- On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US-Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's naval blocka... Read More


Politico, The Daily Telegraph owner tells journalists to back Israel or quit

Hyderabad, April 30 -- Tension has recently grown around Axel Springer, the owner of Politico and incoming owner of The Daily Telegraph, after CEO Dopfner told journalists they must support Israel as ... Read More


Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla in Mediterranean

Hyderabad, April 30 -- Israeli military forces early on Thursday, April 30, intercepted vessels travelling with the Global Sumud Flotilla in the central Mediterranean, according to organisers. The co... Read More


Explained: Why the UAE is leaving OPEC after nearly 59 years

Abu Dhabi, April 29 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance from Friday, May 1, ending almost 59 ... Read More


India asks Haj 2026 pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 extra airfare

Mumbai, April 29 -- The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has directed pilgrims selected for Haj 2026 to deposit an additional Rs 10,000 towards revised airfare, citing the ongoing crisis in the Middle Ea... Read More


Indian expat student dies in Saudi Arabia after cardiac arrest on first day of school

Riyadh, April 29 -- A 15-year-old Indian expat student has died in Saudi Arabia after suffering a cardiac arrest while getting ready for school on the opening day of the new academic year. Haneen Abd... Read More


Haj to fall in summer season after 25 years

Hyderabad, April 29 -- Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has said the annual Haj pilgrimage will return to the summer season after around 25 years as the Islamic lunar calendar cont... Read More