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Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman for 14 years, parents seek help
Hyderabad: Hura Begum, a Hyderabad woman who married an Omani national in 2013, has allegedly been “stranded” in the country for 14 years, with her passport expiring eight years ago in November…
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UP woman dies in Saudi Arabia, parents allege dowry harassment
A 26-year-old software engineer from Uttar Pradesh died in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on December 18, with her parents alleging that she was “harassed for dowry.” According to a report by the Hindustan…
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Don’t let history books portray Gaza as victim: Ex–US Secretary of State
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stressed that the world needs to ensure, “the history books don’t write about the victims of Gaza”. Pompeo said that there are casualties in…
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Iran protests: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet flights hit affected
Air India, IndiGo and Spice Jet on Thursday, January 15, announced that some of their international flights were impacted as Iran closed its airspace amid the ongoing anti-government protests and tensions with…
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Iran closes airspace for commercial flights amid rising tensions
Dubai: Iran further extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation early Thursday, January 15, as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests.…
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UK shuts Tehran embassy as tensions soar, diplomats withdrawn
Tehran: The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation…
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2026 Iran protests: US base in Qatar advised to evacuate
Washington: Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a US official said. The decision came as a senior official in Iran…
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Iran protests: Amid mounting death toll, India asks citizens to leave
The Indian Embassy in Tehran, on Wednesday, January 14, issued an advisory asking its nationals to leave the Middle Eastern country, which is currently reeling under intense civilian protests and escalating violence.…
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Arab countries urge US to refrain from striking Iran: Report
Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia, across the Persian Gulf, have asked the Trump administration to hold off their plans to attack Tehran amid the protests in Iran, even as the US…
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Oldest Saudi man who performed Haj over 40 times passes away
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s oldest man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, passed away at the age of 142 on January 8 in Riyadh and is said to have performed Haj pilgrimage…
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Death toll from crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to 2,571, say activists
Dubai: The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists said early Wednesday, January 14. The figure came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News…
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UN concerned over worsening situation due to storm in Gaza
The United Nations on Monday, January 12, expressed concerns over the worsening situation in Gaza as the enclave faces storms while being in a fragile condition. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric issued a statement,…
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2026 Iran protests: Trump tells protesters ‘help is on its way’
Washington: President Trump said Tuesday, January 13, he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens, “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about…
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US explosives, weapons found in Iran homes: Intelligence agency
Tehran: Iran’s Intelligence Agency on Tuesday, January 12, alleged that US-made weapons and explosives were found and seized in several homes in the Islamic Republic, alleging that cell members were working to…
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UAE wanted to support Israel’s war on Gaza, leaked document show
A leaked official document accessed by Emirati Leaks revealed that a United Arab Emirates (UAE) government proposal to utilise its bases at the Red Sea to send direct military, intelligence and logistical…
