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UAE to launch first passenger train service, tickets now on sale

Abu Dhabi, June 24 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch its first passenger train service on June 30, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to develop an integrated transpo... Read More


Owaisi cites UN findings, says Israel must answer

Hyderabad, June 24 -- AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has cited a recent United Nations inquiry report alleging that more than 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza si... Read More


Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

Hyderabad, June 24 -- Israel has ruled out withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying the military will maintain its presence in the area regardless of any ... Read More


King Salman to host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 countries

Makkah, June 24 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from around the world at his personal expense. The initiative is part of the Guests... Read More


Major blocs condemn Israeli actions in Palestinian territories

Hyderabad, June 24 -- The League of Arab States, the African Union (AU) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have jointly condemned Israeli policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,... Read More


Iran invites PM Modi to Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Tehran, June 24 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, June 24, formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatoll... Read More


UN says Israel killed over 20,000 Palestinian children since 2023

Gaza Strip, June 24 -- More than 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, a United Nations commission of inquiry said on Tuesday, June 23. The com... Read More


Oman opens temporary shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz

Muscat, June 24 -- Oman has opened a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and announced new traffic management measures to facilitate safe navigation through the str... Read More


India issues fresh Iran advisory, warns against travel

Hyderabad, June 24 -- The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran, while advising those in the country to remain vigi... Read More


12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion

Doha, June 23 -- Twelve Indians were among the 13 people killed in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the Indian Embassy in Doha said on Monday, June 22. In a state... Read More