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Inside Kaaba washing ceremony: Saudi showcases ceremonial tools

Makkah, June 30 -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled a specially designed toolkit used during the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts to preserve one of Islam's oldest traditi... Read More


Watch: Ceremonial washing of Kaaba held at Makkah's Grand Mosque

Makkah, June 30 -- The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Tuesday, June 30, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, continuing one of Islam's oldest and most revered traditions. On behalf... Read More


Ben Gvir faces US complaint over crimes against Palestinians

Hyderabad, June 29 -- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over... Read More


Saudi Arabia to hold annual washing of Kaaba on June 30

Makkah, June 29 -- Saudi Arabia will hold the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, June 30, corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, as one of the most significant religious ceremonies associate... Read More


West Bank: 54 Palestinian children killed, highest since 1967

West Bank, June 29 -- An Israeli human rights organisation has reported that 54 Palestinian children and teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in 2025, describing it as the... Read More


India extends emergency consular services in UAE

Abu Dhabi, June 29 -- India has extended emergency-only consular services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 1 due to administrative reasons. In a post on X on Monday, June 29, the Embassy ... Read More


Oman denies backing Strait of Hormuz transit fees

Hyderabad, June 29 -- Oman has denied reports that it supports imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi clarifying that discussions wi... Read More


Saudi Arabia tops G20 as 97.7 pc feel safe at night

Riyadh, June 29 -- Saudi Arabia has ranked first among G20 countries in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators database, with 97.7 per cent of people saying they feel safe w... Read More


Bihar Governor, MoS to represent India at Khamenei funeral

Hyderabad, June 29 -- Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita are expected to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran's Supreme Leade... Read More


Missing Telangana man returns after 17-day detention in Dubai

Hyderabad, June 29 -- A Telangana man who was reported missing in Dubai earlier this month has returned home after spending 17 days in detention, ending weeks of uncertainty for his family. Speaking ... Read More