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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


Saudi Arabia grants up to 15 days paid Haj leave for private sector workers

Riyadh, April 29 -- Private sector employees performing Haj for the first time are entitled to paid leave ranging from 10 to 15 days, including the Eid Al Adha holiday, according to Saudi Ministr... Read More


Children among biggest victims as unexploded ordnance scars Sudan's Khartoum

Khartoum, April 29 -- Khaled Abdulgader noticed children using an unusual object as a football and tried to stop them. He grabbed it, and it exploded in his hand. He lost two fingers, and shrapnel sli... Read More


Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall

Hyderabad, April 27 -- Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the cea... Read More


Israel extends detention of Gaza Hospital Director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya

Hyderabad, April 27 -- An Israeli court has ordered a further six-month detention of 52-year-old Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya without formal charges, according to relatives chited by Dr... Read More


Middle East's largest water park Aquarabia opens in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, April 27 -- Aquarabia, touted as the Middle East's largest water park, has opened in Saudi Arabia at Qiddiya City on the outskirts of Riyadh. The park officially welcomed visitors on Thursday... Read More


Iran FM Abbas Araghchi to revisit Pakistan after Oman talks

Hyderabad, April 26 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing his visit to Oman, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, as diplomatic effor... Read More


Jeddah Tower reaches 100th floor on path to world height record

Hyderabad, April 26 -- Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has recently reached its 100th floor, marking a significant step for the skyscraper set to become the world's tallest building once completed. The t... Read More


Dubai-based Indian businessman Vasu Shroff passes away

Dubai, April 26 -- Vasu Shroff, a renowned Dubai-based Indian businessman and Chairman of the Regal Group, passed away on Sunday morning, April 26. He was 85. According to reports, Shroff died o... Read More


Tucker Carlson says he feels 'betrayed' by Trump over Iran war

Hyderabad, April 26 -- Prominent American conservative journalist Tucker Carlson has criticised US President Donald Trump, saying he feels "betrayed" over the administration's role in the Iran war. S... Read More