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10.03 / 06:01
08.03 / 12:21
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Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population
Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of Palestinians to govern the territory to allow reconstruction to go ahead. The foreign ministers gathered in the Saudi city of Jeddah for a special session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address the situation in Gaza, at a time when the 7-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been thrown into doubt. In a statement put out Saturday, the gathering threw its support behind a plan to rebuild Gaza put forward by Egypt and backed by Arab states, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan, aimed at countering Trump's call. The OIC groups 57 nations with largely Muslim populations.
08.03 / 09:25
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Muslim nations adopt Arab alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation formally adopted early Saturday an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, calling on the international community to support the regional initiative. The decision by the 57-member grouping came at an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, three days after the Arab League ratified the plan at a summit in Cairo. The Egyptian-crafted alternative to Trump's widely condemned takeover proposes to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority.
07.03 / 01:15
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Afcons eyes Middle East construction boom, shifts strategy with local partnerships
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, which has so far limited its exposure to the Middle East due to unfavourable contract terms, is looking to increase its business there as the region witnesses a construction boom to diversify from oil money. The company will work in the region in collaboration with local partners who are familiar with domestic conditions to reduce the execution risk, as per top company executives.
06.03 / 07:51
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Russia is chasing a deal to keep its military bases in Syria
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Days before the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Russia said the Syrian rebels advancing on Damascus were terrorists. Now, with those rebels in power, Moscow senses an opportunity to both expand its economic footprint in Syria and hold on to its military bases there.
01.03 / 11:53
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Pakistan imposes travel restrictions on first-time flyers amid concerns over illegal immigration
The agency is implementing strict profiling measures for passengers heading to 15 countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Turkiye, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Egypt, Libya, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mauritania, and Kenya. According to a report submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) regarding a petition from a pilgrim denied travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, the FIA stated that travelers must possess a clear travel purpose, confirmed hotel bookings, and adequate financial resources. The FIA also mentioned that those traveling for Umrah should have sufficient religious understanding, as reported by Dawn.
28.02 / 02:15
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City-wise Ramadan 2025 Timings: Sehri & iftar schedule for Delhi, Mumbai, and more
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and the US will attempt to sight the moon on 28 February. If visible, fasting will begin on 1 March. However, South Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, will observe moon sightings on 1 March, potentially starting fasting on either 2 or 3 March, depending on visibility.
23.02 / 11:55
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Donald Trump's Russian spy connection: Social media explodes with ‘evidence’ about #Krasnov. Is it just another wild conspiracy theory?
In a digital storm of speculation and intrigue, social media is ablaze with allegations that Donald Trump has been a Russian asset for 40 years, secretly operating under the codename "Krasnov." The claim, which first surfaced in a Facebook post by former KGB officer Alnur Mussayev, has now been supercharged by a viral tweet thread from an X (formerly Twitter) user, @anthony7andrews.
23.02 / 05:35
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From Wall Street banker to Vladimir Putin’s point man
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. AS THE MEETING came to an end, it looked less like a peace parley and more like a business negotiation. On February 18th, when the Kremlin’s men met Donald Trump’s diplomats in Saudi Arabia, Kirill Dmitriev set out (perhaps exaggerated) numbers.
22.02 / 18:05
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What is Astrotourism? This Middle Eastern destination's astonishing sky is the new star-gazing haven you must visit
Dark Sky Parks officially recognized by DarkSky International, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as the ultimate destination for travelers seeking a celestial escape.
21.02 / 17:11
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Trump, Putin meeting depends on progress toward ending Ukraine war, says Rubio
Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin «will largely depend on whether we can make any progress on ending the war in Ukraine,» U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.
19.02 / 03:27
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‘Pokémon Go’ maker nears $3.5 billion deal to sell games unit
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
19.02 / 03:23
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How Vladimir Putin plans to play Donald Trump
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Judged by the din of Russian propaganda and the despair among some Europeans, Vladimir Putin has never been closer to winning his war on Ukraine. Yet three years after his invasion, it is not clear what “win" means.
19.02 / 01:47
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Anthony Mackie’s fans believe Captain America star should have won Oscar for this movie
Captain America in the latest offering from Marvel Cinematic Universe. After the release of the film, Mackie’s fans believe that the Captain America: Brave New World star should have won the Academy Award for one film.
10.02 / 03:27
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VA Tech Wabag shares in focus after securing Rs 3,251 crore order in Saudi Arabia
VA Tech Wabag will be in focus on Monday after the water technology company announced winning a Rs 3,251 crore ($317 million) consortium order for the Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company has won the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order of a 200 MLD independent sewage treatment plant (ISTP), including connections to outfall delivery facilities.
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