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Telangana migrant worker in Saudi jail, son seeks govt help

Hyderabad, Aug. 11 -- A 41-year-old migrant worker from Telangana has been imprisoned in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the past eight months in connection with an alleged liquor-related offence. The case... Read More


Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Turkey

Istanbul, Aug. 10 -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey's Balikesir province on Sunday, August 10, according to the country's disaster management authority, AFAD. The quake ... Read More


Kuwait offers visa-on-arrival for expats in GCC countries

Kuwait City, Aug. 10 -- Kuwait has introduced new entry regulations enabling foreign nationals residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. The measure,... Read More


Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now works without mobile data

Makkah, Aug. 10 -- In a groundbreaking digital initiative, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new feature enabling pilgrims to use the Nusuk app without consuming mobile data. ... Read More


Brother of murdered Yemeni renews calls for execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya

Sanaa, Aug. 10 -- Abdul Fattah Mahdi, the brother of murdered Yemeni businessman Talal Abdo Mahdi, has renewed calls for the immediate execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of killing Mah... Read More


Over 60M worshippers visit Two Holy Mosques in Muharram 1447

Makkah, Aug. 10 -- A total of 60,245,635 worshippers visited the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia during the Islamic month of Muharram 1447 AH. According to the General Authority for the Care of the ... Read More


'Can you tell us how he died?': Salah criticises UEFA over tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'

Cairo, Aug. 10 -- Egyptian Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for what he implied was a selective tribute to Palestinian footballer Sulei... Read More


Watch: Indian expat student wins Rs 8 crore in Dubai draw

Dubai, Aug. 10 -- In a remarkable stroke of luck, an 18-year-old Indian expat student based in Dubai has won an astonishing USD one million (Rs 8,75,78,200) in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millenn... Read More


Video: Man arrested after attempting to set fire to Hagia Sophia Mosque

Ankara, Aug. 9 -- Turkish authorities have arrested a man accused of attempting to set fire to the historic Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul. The suspect, identified as Mesut Guclu, a 42-year-ol... Read More


Video: Dubai Police impound cars, fines drivers Rs 11L for viral dance stunts

Dubai, Aug. 9 -- Dubai Police have impounded two vehicles after drivers performed dangerous stunts on public roads to gain social media attention. A video shared on X shows one motorist perched on th... Read More