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Kerala cancels SSLC, Class 12 exams for Gulf students: Minister Sivankutty

Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC and class 12 examinations scheduled to be held in the Gulf region have been cancelled in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Kerala Minister V Sivankutty said…
Saudi Arabia warns of SR 100,000 fines, 10-year ban for Haj permit violations

Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such violations, ahead of the 1447…

Israel report labels Greta Thunberg second ‘most dangerous antisemite’

The Israeli government’s latest global antisemitism report labels Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg as the world’s second “most dangerous antisemite”, placing her among figures it accuses of spreading anti-Jewish and anti-Israel narratives.…
Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, signalling a potential pause in hostilities amid wider efforts to de-escalate tensions linked to the Iran…
Iran may allow safe passage in Strait of Hormuz through Oman if deal reached

Iran may allow vessels to pass safely along the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with the United States, a source familiar with the discussions…
FIFA president says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’

Washington: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, April 15, that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America…
Hyderabad man in coma in Saudi Arabia, family races visa deadline

Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man is battling for life in a coma in Saudi Arabia, with his family at risk of being forced to leave as their visas near expiry. An appeal has…

Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US naval blockade tightens

Thursday, April 16 marks the ninth day of the fragile US–Iran ceasefire, as Tehran warned it could halt trade across the Gulf if Washington does not lift its naval blockade, even as…
Saudi transit visa facility for Indians in Kuwait suspended

Kuwait: The Embassy of India in Kuwait has suspended its facilitation service for Saudi transit visas for Indian nationals with immediate effect, citing preparations for the upcoming Haj 2026 season. In an…
Lebanon ceasefire soon as Trump warns Iran could be hit within an hour

Hopes of a ceasefire in Lebanon are rising amid intensified diplomatic efforts, with a fragile truce holding despite continued geopolitical tensions. Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled…
Sudan war enters fourth year amid famine, mass killings

Khartoum: Famine. Massacres. And now badly needed food and other supplies are under strain. Sudan on Wednesday, April 15, enters a fourth year of war that’s being called an “abandoned crisis”, as…
Saudi Arabia to deposit USD 3 billion in Pakistan’s central bank

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia will deposit USD 3 billion into Pakistan’s central bank, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Wednesday. The funds will provide a much-needed financial boost to Pakistan, where the economy has…
Drop 100 bombs on Lebanon: Gaurav Arya remark sparks Iran Consulate backlash

Hyderabad: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 15, criticised retired Indian Army officer Major Gaurav Arya after his remarks supporting Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and Gaza. The controversy began…
Trump signals ‘amazing two days’ as US-Iran talks may resume

Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume and potentially result in a deal, urging the world to watch for an “amazing two days” ahead, even as…
No ‘small deals’: Trump eyes ‘grand bargain’ with Iran amid fragile ceasefire

On the eighth day of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 15, J D Vance said President Donald Trump is pursuing a sweeping “grand bargain” with…