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September 23, 2025 4:31 PM

Syria to establish new parliament, testing inclusivity pledge

Syria is preparing to establish the first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was toppled, a milestone in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred new concerns about political inclusivity under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Regional committee...

September 19, 2025 10:14 AM

Piyush Goyal Begins UAE Visit with Focus on Trade, Investment, and Emerging Sectors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, while expanding collaboration in education, technology, and emerging sectors. Goyal co-chaire...

September 18, 2025 6:42 PM

UAE and India can jointly develop infrastructure projects in third countries: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

India and the UAE are strengthening their economic partnership, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighting the collaborative spirit between the two nations at the 13th meeting of the UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments. Speaking ...

September 18, 2025 3:34 PM

Syria’s foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years

Syria's foreign minister arrived in Washington on Thursday, the first official visit at that level in more than 25 years as the U.S. makes a pro-Damascus policy push, lifting sanctions and mediating between the new Islamist rulers and Israel. Foreig...

September 17, 2025 5:38 PM

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City for 48 hours as tanks advance

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants. Hundreds of tho...

September 17, 2025 9:58 AM

Rubio Warns Time Running Out for Gaza Deal as Regional Tensions Escalate

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Tuesday, urging continued mediation efforts as Israel intensified bombardments of Gaza City. The high-stakes diplomatic visit comes amid escalating reg...

September 16, 2025 2:47 PM

Global Inclusion Leaders Highlight India’s Disability Progress at Sharjah Congress

International disability rights leaders at the 18th World Congress of Inclusion International in Sharjah have praised India's legislative advances while calling for enhanced focus on climate vulnerabilities affecting persons with disabilities. The th...

September 16, 2025 10:17 AM

Global Inclusion Leaders Converge in Sharjah for Landmark World Congress

The 18th World Congress of Inclusion International, themed “We Are Inclusion”, opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Monday, marking the first time the global gathering is being hosted in the West Asia and North Africa region. Held under the patronage...

September 16, 2025 9:59 AM

Saudi Nationals Join Indian Students in Showcasing Hindi Language at Riyadh Celebration

Riyadh witnessed a vibrant celebration of Hindi Diwas as the Embassy of India hosted a cultural program that brought together Saudi nationals and students of Indian schools. The event featured speeches and songs in Hindi by Saudi participants, alongs...

September 15, 2025 10:28 AM

Arab-Islamic summit to warn Israeli attacks threaten normalisation of ties, draft resolution shows

Leaders of Arab and Islamic states will warn that Israel's attack on Qatar and other "hostile acts" threaten coexistence and efforts to normalise ties in the region, according to a draft resolution to be put before an Arab-Islamic summit on Monday. ...

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