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Saudi Arabia: PIF plans SR3.4tn assets by 2025, outlines 2026-2030 strategy

Saudi Arabia: PIF plans SR3.4tn assets by 2025, outlines 2026-2030 strategy

PIF invested SR750bn locally in five years and set targets across tourism, housing, energy and industry

16 April 2026 3:18 PM IST

US mulls sanctions on China, UAE, Oman to choke Iran economically

US mulls sanctions on China, UAE, Oman to choke Iran economically

16 April 2026 12:31 PM IST

US to deploy more troops to West Asia as Iran ceasefire nears expiry

The reinforcements will join roughly 50,000 US personnel already involved in operations countering Iran.

15 April 2026 10:17 PM IST

Dubai Airport leads as world’s busiest airport with 95.2m passengers in 2025

Dubai Airport leads as world’s busiest airport with 95.2m passengers in 2025

DXB led international traffic for a 12th year as tourism rose to 19.59 million visitors

21 April 2026 12:30 PM IST

Oman calls for stronger global action to protect education and heritage at UNESCO

Oman calls for stronger global action to protect education and heritage at UNESCO

At a Paris meeting, Oman warned of conflict-related damage to schools and cultural sites

15 April 2026 7:22 PM IST

Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in AI security, privacy and cryptography

Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in AI security, privacy and cryptography

Stanford report shows over 80% workplace AI use and 89% student adoption in the Kingdom

15 April 2026 7:14 PM IST

Saudi Arabia sets fines up to SR100,000 for Hajj permit violations

Saudi Arabia sets fines up to SR100,000 for Hajj permit violations

Penalties cover illegal entry, transport and accommodation in Makkah

15 April 2026 6:58 PM IST

Iran threatens Gulf, Red Sea shipping if US blockade continues

Iran threatens Gulf, Red Sea shipping if US blockade continues

A senior Iranian commander warned of disrupting key shipping routes if US restrictions continue, as several merchant...

15 April 2026 6:35 PM IST

Nurseries in Dubai, Sharjah to reopen in phases from Thursday

Nurseries in Dubai, Sharjah to reopen in phases from Thursday

Authorities will allow selected centres to resume after safety checks, while others continue home services.

15 April 2026 6:14 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

Saudi Arabia: Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan concludes community outreach tour in Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia: Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan concludes community outreach tour in Eastern Province

Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan met community members in Jubail and Dammam

15 April 2026 6:02 PM IST

Emerging global dynamics: is a new world order in the making?

Emerging global dynamics: is a new world order in the making?

The war against Iran has in effect isolated the United States on the global stage, inadvertently paving the way for...

15 April 2026 10:30 AM IST

Trump hints at Iran talks in coming days amid naval blockade

Trump hints at Iran talks in coming days amid naval blockade

US President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of direct talks with Iran could occur "over the next two...

15 April 2026 8:18 AM IST

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Iran condemns ‘insult’ to Pope after Trump shares controversial image

The image was later deleted after criticism from sections of the public, including some of his supporters.

14 April 2026 1:01 PM IST

US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Hormuz despite American blockade

The vessel had been blacklisted by the United States in 2023 for helping Iran evade energy sanctions.

14 April 2026 12:28 PM IST

Srait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

Srait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

Not fully understanding the human and physical geography of the area, the British set out to closely map the coasts and...

14 April 2026 12:08 PM IST

Makkah: ‘Read’ exhibition offers interactive Qur’an learning experience

Makkah: ‘Read’ exhibition offers interactive Qur’an learning experience

Hosted at the Clock Tower, the event features interactive screens, rare copies of the Qur’an and scientific...

14 April 2026 11:32 AM IST

BJP win in Bengal: Hindutva man calls for killing Muslims

BJP win in Bengal: Hindutva man calls for killing Muslims

5 May 2026 11:22 PM IST

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST