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Microsoft fires 4 employees over protests against firm's ties to Israel

Hyderabad, Aug. 29 -- US technology giant Microsoft has fired four employees who participated in protests against the Israeli occupation army's alleged use of the company's systems and software in its... Read More


Israel declares Gaza City a 'dangerous combat zone', ends tactical ceasefire

Gaza City, Aug. 29 -- Israel has declared Gaza City a "dangerous combat zone" and formally excluded it from a previously announced tactical ceasefire, signalling preparations for a renewed military of... Read More


Palestinian runner killed by Israeli fire while seeking food aid in Gaza

Gaza Strip, Aug. 28 -- Palestinian runner Allam Abdullah Al-Amour was killed by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday, August 27, while trying to obtain food aid in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, accord... Read More


Dubai court raises Indian bizman 'Abu Sabah' fine to Rs 358 cr in money laundering case

Dubai, Aug. 28 -- The Dubai Court of Appeal has increased the penalty against Dubai-based Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, known as 'Abu Sabah', ordering him and his associates to jointly pay... Read More


CBSE schools in Gulf region exempted from APAAR ID requirement

Hyderabad, Aug. 28 -- In a move that brings relief to Indian expatriate students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that schools located outside India, including those in t... Read More


Saudi Arabia: Certified food safety specialist now required in central kitchens

Riyadh, Aug. 28 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now requires a certified food safety specialist in every central kitchen, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced. The new rules aim ... Read More


Watch: Cars swept away as flash floods hit Saudi Arabia's Asir

Riyadh, Aug. 28 -- Heavy rains on Wednesday night, August 27, triggered flash floods in Muhayil, a city in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia, submerging streets, damaging property, and sweeping away several... Read More


Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces new passport photo rules

Kuwait City, Aug. 28 -- The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that starting September 1, 2025, only International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant passport photographs will be accepte... Read More


Hyderabad expat among 4 killed in bus-train collision in Iraq

Baghdad, Aug. 28 -- A Hyderabad expat, Syed Akber Ali Abedi, was among four people killed in a tragic bus-truck collision in southern Iraq while returning to Kuwait after attending the Arbaeen pilgrim... Read More


Prophet Muhammad's birthday: UAE announces holiday for private sector

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 27 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced Friday, September 5, as a paid holiday for all private sector employees to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Th... Read More