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Pezeshkian defends US-Iran MoU as way out of 'neither war nor peace'

Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as the best way for Iran to move beyond what he described as a ... Read More


Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026

Riyadh, Aug. 23 -- Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to... Read More


Iran invited to join Mecca defence agreement: Report

Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, August 22, citing an Ir... Read More


Telangana worker dies in Saudi, SATA steps in for repatriation

Riyadh, Aug. 23 -- A 45-year-old Telangana migrant worker, Gaddam Mohan, died early on Sunday, August 23, while undergoing treatment at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia's capital... Read More


Video: UAE builds 'cope cages' to shield fuel tanks from drones

Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly installed large steel structures known as "cope cages" around fuel storage tanks in Abu Dhabi and near Dubai International Airport, ... Read More


Israel seeks to influence AI responses on Gaza: Reports

Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- Israel has launched a campaign aimed at influencing how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about Gaza, Palestine and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), according ... Read More


Trump calls Strait of Hormuz 'American territory'

Hyderabad, Aug. 22 -- On Saturday, August 22, 175 days into the US-Iran war, US President Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as "American territory" and warned Iran against acquiring a nuclea... Read More


Qatar Telugu diaspora raises QR 42,966 to help bereaved family

Doha, Aug. 22 -- The Telugu diaspora in Qatar has come together to support the family of a Telangana man who recently died in the country, raising QR 42,966 (around INR 11.19 lakh) to help them cope w... Read More


Christian man wins Umrah trip for Muslim neighbour in Egypt

Cairo, Aug. 22 -- A Christian man in Egypt has won an Umrah trip after taking part in an Islamic religious competition, with the sole aim of securing the prize for his Muslim neighbour, who had long w... Read More


Kuwait to end visit visa, absence permit extensions

Kuwait City, Aug. 22 -- Kuwait will end exceptional extensions for visit visas and absence permits from September 1, 2026, with the Ministry of Interior restoring the standard legal periods and proced... Read More