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Israel likely to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid-ul-Fitr: Report

Israeli authorities are expected to keep the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, extending restrictions that have prevented Muslim worshippers from accessing the holy compound for more than two weeks, according…
US-Israel-Iran war: UAE reopens airspace after temporary closure amid regional escalation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reopened its airspace after briefly suspending operations as a precaution amid Iranian missile and drone activity linked to the ongoing regional conflict. The General Civil Aviation…

Oscar stars call for peace and an end to all wars at 2026 Academy Awards

Los Angeles: The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, unfolded against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with several prominent actors and filmmakers using the global stage to…
Video: Umrah pilgrim prays on glass barrier inside Grand Mosque, security intervenes

Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Public Security said authorities in Makkah intervened after a pilgrim was seen praying from the top of a glass barrier inside the Grand Mosque. The Special Forces for Haj…
UAE, Kuwait oil production down, Israel says it has plans for 3 weeks of war

Seventeen days after the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran, the diplomatic path to ending the war appeared as narrow as ever on Monday, March 16. Iran’s foreign minister…
Iran links Hormuz passage for Indian vessels to release of seized tankers

New Delhi: Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February, as part of ongoing talks seeking safe passage for Indian-flagged or India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday,…
Veteran Al Jazeera broadcaster Jamal Rayyan dies at 72

Veteran Palestinian broadcaster Jamal Rayyan, one of the founding voices of Al Jazeera and among the most recognisable figures in Arab television journalism, has died on Sunday, March 15, after a media…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Shawwal crescent on March 18

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Monday, March 16, called on all Muslims living in the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal 1447 AH-2026 on Ramzan 29 corresponding to Wednesday evening, March 18.…
Not dead…yet: Netanyahu debunks rumours in new video, Grok flags it as AI

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, March 15, “debunked” the rumours around a video showing him with six fingers. However, new footage posted on the Prime Minister’s official X account came…
Two Holy Mosques witness huge turnout on 27th night of Ramzan

A large congregation of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Sunday night, March 16, marking the 27th night of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, widely…
Indian Embassy urges citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant

Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh has urged Indian nationals in the Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities amid the prevailing regional situation.…
One killed in Abu Dhabi missile strike as Israel launches Lebanon ground ops

A Palestinian national was killed after an Iranian missile struck a civilian car in Abu Dhabi’s Al Bahia area on Monday, March 16, authorities said, as the US–Israel–Iran war continued to escalate…
Iran–Israel–US war: Dubai airport shuts after drone strike sparks massive fire

Flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily suspended after a drone strike sparked a massive fire near a fuel tank facility, authorities said, as the US–Israel–Iran war entered its 17th day…
Four from same family killed after Israeli forces open fire on car in West Bank

Ramallah: Four Palestinians, including two children, were killed early Sunday when Israeli special forces opened fire on a vehicle in the town of Tammun in the West Bank, Palestine Red Crescent Society…
Israeli group organised mystery flights for Palestinians to South Africa

Tel Aviv: The plane carrying about 150 Palestinians from Gaza came as a surprise to everyone on the ground when it landed in South Africa in November. It wasn’t the only one.…