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The two countries released a joint communique on the deal with China, which brokered the agreement

Iran And Saudi Arabia Agree To Resume Ties, Reopen Embassies

The deal, struck in Beijing this week amid its ceremonial National People’s Congress, represents a major diplomatic victory for the Chinese as Gulf Arab states perceive the United States slowly withdrawing from the wider...

10 March 2023

South African Tourism

Indian Tourist Footfall Expected To Grow In South Africa This Year: Report 

South Africa attracted over 33,900 Indian travellers visiting the country, South African Tourism board said in a statement

27 January 2023

Iran Protest in Washington

Iran Executes 2 More Men Detained Amid Nationwide Protests

Iran's judiciary identified those executed as Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Mohammad Hosseini, making it four men known to have been executed since the demonstrations began in September over the death of Mahsa Amini.

07 January 2023

Israel-Palestine Conflict

Fresh Clash Erupts Between Israelis-Palestinians In West Bank

Security camera footage from near the shop appeared to show Israeli settlers throwing rocks at it, and Palestinians hurling stones back.

07 March 2023

PM Narendra Modi has invested time and energy in nurturing ties with West Asia. He was awarded UAE's highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Sash.

Beyond Religion, Remittances: India’s Relationship With West Asia Has Transformed Into Partnership Of Mutual Interests

The two foremost Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), now have excellent ties with India. One reason for the growing ties is the growing Indian economy. Another reason is...

10 January 2023

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Palestinians Say Teen Killed By Army In West Bank Clashes

It was the latest bloodshed in the region that has seen Israeli-Palestinian tensions surge for almost a year.

05 January 2023

HDFC Bank, Lulu Exchange To Launch ‘RemitNow2India’ To Boost India-Middle East Cross-Border Payments

‘RemitNow2India’ initiative will enable remittances to India from the middle east through HDFC Bank’s online and mobile banking powered by LuLu Exchange

22 February 2023

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Israel Indicts Soldiers For Trying To Bomb Palestinian Home

Prosecutors charged the two soldiers with making an explosive device, aggravated intentional assault, intentional harm to property and impeaching the investigation, the army announced late Thursday. 

30 December 2022

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21 December 2022
Iranian Authorities Say 2 Killed, 2 Arrested After Attack

Iranian Authorities Say 2 Killed, 2 Arrested After Attack

IRNA, Iran's official state news agency, said the two suspects killed were among the perpetrators of the market shooting in the Iranian city of Izeh last...


09 December 2022
Xi Jinping’s Saudi Arabia Visit: Is It End Of Monogamy With US?

Xi Jinping’s Saudi Arabia Visit: Is It End Of Monogamy With US?

Saudi Arabia was also bitter after USA’s reaction to the Arab Spring, in which Washington pressured Egypt’s president at the time, Hosni Mubarak, to step...


15 September 2022
Celebrity Favourite Normando the Magician Astonishing Audiences Across the Middle East

Celebrity Favourite Normando the Magician Astonishing Audiences Across the Middle East

Currently based in Dubai and famously known as “ Normando the Magician”, he has been performing his unique illusions throughout the Gulf, Saudi Arabia,...


08 September 2022
Football World Cup 2022: After Beer Policy, FIFA Promises Free Concerts For Fans In Qatar

Football World Cup 2022: After Beer Policy, FIFA Promises Free Concerts For Fans In Qatar

FIFA said it also plans to hold football games at the venue featuring former World Cup stars who are part of its Legends program.


28 August 2022
Russia Says India’s Criticism By West Over Oil Import Reflection  Of Double Standards

Russia Says India’s Criticism By West Over Oil Import Reflection Of Double Standards

Russia has not been a major source of fossil fuel for India but the imports of discounted Russian crude oil have seen a massive increase in the last few months.


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14 August 2022
Saudi Oil Giant Aramco's Profits Jump 90 Percent In Second Quarter

Saudi Oil Giant Aramco's Profits Jump 90 Percent In Second Quarter

The increase is a boon for the kingdom and the crown prince's spending power as people around the world pay higher gas prices at the pump while energy...


04 August 2022
China Seeks To Expand Its Influence In Southeast Asia Amid Tensions Over Taiwan

China Seeks To Expand Its Influence In Southeast Asia Amid Tensions Over Taiwan

China FM Wang Yi’s talks with top diplomats from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations were held amid high tensions in the region, following US House...


21 July 2022
Iran To Resume Attacks On US: Top American Air Force General

Iran To Resume Attacks On US: Top American Air Force General

The top US Air Force general Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich also expressed fears over Russian and Chinese influence taking hold as superpowers vie for economic and...


14 July 2022
Iran's Hard-Line President Threatens US, Israel

Iran's Hard-Line President Threatens US, Israel

Iran's hard-line president issued a broad threat Thursday against the United States and Israel, warning them of a “harsh and regrettable response” to any...


15 June 2022
Israel Hopes Joe Biden’s Trip Helps It To Tighten Ties With Saudi Arabia

Israel Hopes Joe Biden’s Trip Helps It To Tighten Ties With Saudi Arabia

Israel leaders have long said they want to add countries to the four Arab states - Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates – that established...


14 June 2022
Former Kurdish Rebel Turned Lawmaker Has Key Role In Sweden's NATO Bid

Former Kurdish Rebel Turned Lawmaker Has Key Role In Sweden's NATO Bid

Amineh Kakabaveh, a strong advocate for Kurdish self-determination in the Middle East and a fierce critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, holds...


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07 June 2022
American Woman Pleads Guilty To Leading ISIS Battalion, Supporting Foreign Terrorist Organisation

American Woman Pleads Guilty To Leading ISIS Battalion, Supporting Foreign Terrorist Organisation

Besides terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa, Allison Fluke-Ekren also wanted to attack a college campus in the Untied States.


03 June 2022
Israel Accuses Iran Of Deceiving World Over Its Atomic Activities

Israel Accuses Iran Of Deceiving World Over Its Atomic Activities

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett levelled allegations on Iran after his meeting with Rafael Grossi—head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.


03 June 2022
Turkey To Become 'Türkiye'? Country Sends Name Change Request To UN

Turkey To Become 'Türkiye'? Country Sends Name Change Request To UN

Anadolu Agency said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, confirmed receipt of the letter late on Wednesday. The agency...


31 May 2022
Israel Signs Historic Free Trade Deal With UAE, First With Any Arab Country

Israel Signs Historic Free Trade Deal With UAE, First With Any Arab Country

UAE agreed to normalise relations with Israel in a US-brokered deal in 2020, the first of the so-called Abraham Accords that Israel eventually concluded with...


24 May 2022
Middle East: New Sandstorm Sends Thousands To Hospitals, Flight Service Disrupted

Middle East: New Sandstorm Sends Thousands To Hospitals, Flight Service Disrupted

This storm was the latest in a series of unprecedented nearly back-to-back sandstorms this year that have bewildered residents and raised alarm among experts...


24 April 2022
Turkish Coffee: A Cup That Tells Your Fortune

Turkish Coffee: A Cup That Tells Your Fortune

A brief history of this potent unfiltered cuppa from the streets of Istanbul


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