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August 25, 2025 4:08 PM

Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive

Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the city. Witnesses repor...

August 18, 2025 7:27 PM

Dubai Launches ‘One Freezone Passport’ to Simplify Business Licensing

Dubai has introduced the “One Freezone Passport,” a unified licensing system that allows companies to operate across all of the emirate’s free zones under a single license. Announced by the Dubai Free Zones Council, the initiative eliminates th...

August 18, 2025 2:43 PM

Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access

Iran will continue talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog and the two sides will probably have another round of negotiations in the coming days, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state media on Monday. International Atomic Ene...

August 15, 2025 2:55 PM

Indian Diaspora Celebrates 79th Independence Day in UAE

The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across multiple venues in the country. Flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and official addresses marked th...

August 14, 2025 1:44 PM

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members...

August 14, 2025 1:40 PM

Iraq and Syria Explore Revival of Banias Pipeline after two decades

Iraq and Syria have agreed to study the potential reactivation of the Banias pipeline to transport Iraqi oil through Syrian territory. The decision emerged during talks in Baghdad between Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for...

August 13, 2025 3:22 PM

Kuwait Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for All GCC Residents, Easing Travel for Indian Expats

In a move to boost regional connectivity, Kuwait has introduced a visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility for all residents holding valid residency permits in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman....

August 13, 2025 2:13 PM

Hamas Delegation in Cairo for Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Talks

A senior Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for high-stakes talks with Egyptian officials aimed at securing a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and resolving the hostage crisis. The negotiations, mediat...

August 12, 2025 11:41 AM

UN nuclear watchdog official visits Tehran, talks with Iranian officials

A senior official from the UN nuclear watchdog held talks in Tehran, marking the first high-level visit since Iran suspended its cooperation with the agency in June, state media reported. Massimo Aparo, deputy director general of the International A...

August 12, 2025 11:49 AM

Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away, leaving time for ceasefire

Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start, leaving the door open for a ceasefire, officials say, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would get underway "fairly quickly" and end the war with Hamas' defeat. Two offici...

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