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Saudi Arabia eases Makkah entry permits for six categories during Hajj season

Saudi Arabia eases Makkah entry permits for six categories during Hajj season

Officials said access is limited to those with permits issued for work in Makkah, residency permits issued in the city or valid Hajj permits.

23 April 2026 6:43 PM IST

Saudi Arabia, Japan agree to work on regional stability

Saudi Arabia, Japan agree to work on regional stability

23 April 2026 6:31 PM IST

strait of hormuz

Iran collects first Hormuz tolls as Strait stays shut under US blockade

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening is not possible under what he described as a violation of the ceasefire.

23 April 2026 6:05 PM IST

Abu Dhabi to activate two new toll gates from May 4

Abu Dhabi to activate two new toll gates from May 4

The new gates are located on Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Street in Ghantoot and on Wahat Al Karama Street

23 April 2026 5:42 PM IST

Dubai Taxi Company adds 600 vehicles, expands fleet to 6,817

Dubai Taxi Company adds 600 vehicles, expands fleet to 6,817

New taxis will be introduced in phases starting July 2026 under a structured rollout plan

23 April 2026 5:38 PM IST

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely amid ongoing blockade

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely amid ongoing blockade

The Trump administration has extended its ceasefire with Iran without setting a deadline, while upholding a...

23 April 2026 8:19 AM IST

Dubai announces Dh34bn Gold Line metro

Dubai announces Dh34bn Gold Line metro

The Gold Line is due for completion in 2032, with capacity for 465,000 daily riders

22 April 2026 7:21 PM IST

Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president discuss regional security

Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president discuss regional security

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expresses appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued assistance

22 April 2026 7:12 PM IST

Kuwait condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque storming by settlers

Kuwait condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque storming by settlers

The ministry called on the international community to take responsibility for halting repeated violations and ensuring...

22 April 2026 6:46 PM IST

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST

Kuwait Cabinet expresses solidarity with UAE, reviews regional security developments

Kuwait Cabinet expresses solidarity with UAE, reviews regional security developments

Ministers also condemned an attack targeting the French contingent of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

22 April 2026 6:40 PM IST

Iran fires on 3 ships in Hormuz, complicating US-Iran talks

Iran fires on 3 ships in Hormuz, complicating US-Iran talks

The attacks mark a sharp escalation, heightening maritime tensions and raising fresh concerns over global energy...

22 April 2026 5:43 PM IST

Dubai Police brings UAE flag campaign for Global Village visitors

Dubai Police brings UAE flag campaign for Global Village visitors

Activities took place during the reopening carnival

22 April 2026 5:17 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz

Scammers target ships near Strait of Hormuz with crypto payment demands

Companies making such payments could face serious sanctions risks.

22 April 2026 5:06 PM IST

UAE announces 100 million mangrove target on Earth Day

UAE announces 100 million mangrove target on Earth Day

Masdar and Global South Utilities announced projects across Asia, Africa and Europe

22 April 2026 4:55 PM IST

Iran US leaders

Trump says US ‘ready to go’ to war, Iran warns of ‘new surprises’

Despite the escalating rhetoric, both sides have indicated interest in continuing talks. A second round of negotiations...

21 April 2026 10:51 PM IST

India’s first woman envoy to Kuwait presents credentials to Amir

India’s first woman envoy to Kuwait presents credentials to Amir

Paramita Tripathi is the 20th Ambassador of India to Kuwait

21 April 2026 6:49 PM IST