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Strait of Hormuz

US rejects Iran’s claim of draft deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

On Tuesday, the US military launched fresh strikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats attempting to place naval mines.

27 May 2026 4:42 PM GMT

Kuwait mosques filled as worshippers gather for Eid Al-Adha prayers

Kuwait mosques filled as worshippers gather for Eid Al-Adha prayers

27 May 2026 10:35 AM GMT

Kuwait Amir congratulates citizens, residents on Eid Al-Adha

Kuwait Amir congratulates citizens, residents on Eid Al-Adha

His Highness the Amir also wished Arab and Muslim worlds blessed Eid, security and stability

27 May 2026 4:58 AM GMT

Iran condemns US strikes as ‘bad faith’, warns of consequences

Iran condemns US strikes as ‘bad faith’, warns of consequences

Iran has strongly criticised recent US military strikes, calling them a violation of the ceasefire and warning...

26 May 2026 2:36 PM GMT

Dubai launches Eid initiatives supporting more than 11,700 beneficiaries

Dubai launches Eid initiatives supporting more than 11,700 beneficiaries

CDA program, worth Dh27.7 million includes financial aid, prepaid cards and food basket distribution ahead of Eid Al...

2026-05-26T13:54:54+05:30

More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah

More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mina for Day of Tarwiyah

Mina, located about seven kilometres northeast of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, is one of the largest tent cities in the...

26 May 2026 8:01 AM GMT

UAE announces Eid Al Adha prayer timings across emirates

UAE announces Eid Al Adha prayer timings across emirates

Mosques across the UAE are expected to hold Eid prayers between 5.42am and 5.56am on Wednesday morning

26 May 2026 7:39 AM GMT

Kuwaiti charities expand aid projects ahead of Eid Al Adha

Kuwaiti charities expand aid projects ahead of Eid Al Adha

Relief programs in Egypt, Gaza and Benin include food aid, student support and medical assistance for vulnerable...

26 May 2026 7:22 AM GMT

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait extends Eid Al-Adha greetings

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait extends Eid Al-Adha greetings

‘India and Kuwait share deep historical ties and enduring friendship built on trust’, Mrs. Paramita Tripathi.

25 May 2026 6:59 PM GMT

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

2024-01-31T20:01:57+05:30

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

2023-03-15T13:36:21+05:30

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

2022-09-19T16:41:49+05:30

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

2022-05-10T13:12:43+05:30

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

2022-04-19T12:32:14+05:30

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

2022-03-16T15:38:07+05:30

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

2022-03-09T16:00:17+05:30

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify

2022-03-03T13:13:03+05:30

Dum Dum Biryani Fest finalists selected in Bahrain semi-final

Dum Dum Biryani Fest finalists selected in Bahrain semi-final

Contestants from India, Bahrain and Sri Lanka competed with regional biryani styles ahead of May 29 grand finale

2026-05-23T16:39:05+05:30

Kuwait to resume all foreign airline services from June 1

Kuwait to resume all foreign airline services from June 1

Air India Express flights to Kerala among services restarting after Kuwait reopened operations at Terminal 1

22 May 2026 8:10 PM GMT

Dubai and Kuwait discuss maritime, trade cooperation

Dubai and Kuwait discuss maritime, trade cooperation

Meeting reviewed supply chain initiatives and response to incident involving Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi in Dubai

22 May 2026 7:34 PM GMT

Strait of Hormuz

EU moves to sanction Iranian officials over Hormuz Strait blockade

The blockade was imposed by Tehran in response to US-Israeli strikes launched in February.

22 May 2026 4:18 PM GMT

Activists allege beatings, degrading treatment after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Activists allege beatings, degrading treatment after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla have alleged they were beaten, tortured and subjected to degrading treatment...

22 May 2026 9:01 AM GMT

Iran rapidly rebuilding military capabilities, drone production restarted: report

Around 50 per cent of Iran’s drone capabilities are believed to remain operational.

21 May 2026 2:54 PM GMT

Israeli extremist Ben-Gvir seen encouraging Israeli forces to abuse flotilla detainees

Israeli extremist Ben-Gvir seen encouraging Israeli forces to abuse flotilla detainees

The scenes, described by critics as degrading and sadistic, provoked outrage from governments whose citizens had...

21 May 2026 11:01 AM GMT

Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah

AI’s inner workings remain mysterious and unsettling, says Anthropic...

27 May 2026 2:30 PM GMT

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

2021-07-18T17:11:53+05:30

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

2021-02-06T17:46:45+05:30

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

2021-01-27T07:01:16+05:30