Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospectsTwo Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...
20 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
NTA to conduct NEET-UG 2026 in Riyadh on SundayThe National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET-UG 2026 examination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The pen-and-paper test is scheduled for Sund...
03 May, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace pushIran presented its core demands and concerns in Pakistan, seeking an end to the ongoing conflict. The United States is pushing for Iran to ...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
West Asia conflict: Over 11 lakh passengers travel back to IndiaMahajan said that flights continue to operate from the region to India from countries where airspace is open. "Since February 28th, around ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
No dates set for second round of Iran-US talks: PakistanPakistan stated no dates are set for a second round of US-Iran talks, amidst reports of ongoing diplomatic exchanges. Foreign Office Spokes...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more US-Iran talksPakistan's army chief is in Tehran for talks aimed at easing Middle East tensions. This visit is part of ongoing mediation efforts for a se...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Charting the global economy: War fuels inflation, saps sentimentSurging fuel costs from the Iran war are driving a rapid increase in global inflation and a significant drop in consumer confidence.
12 Apr, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
TotalEnergies shuts Saudi refinery after damage from Middle East attacksFrench energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Oil prices rise after strikes on Saudi oil facilitiesOil prices climbed Friday following attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz closure. Despite a U.S.-I...
10 Apr, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdomThe kingdom made the announcement Saturday on its state-run Saudi Press Agency.
12 Jun, 2021, 07.08 PM IST
Saudi man crashes car into southern gates of Mecca's Grand Mosque, arrestedAuthorities arrested the man inside, who appeared in an "abnormal" condition, the agency said, without elaborating. Police referred them ma...
31 Oct, 2020, 10.45 AM IST
Saudi Arabia reopens area around sacred Kaaba amid virus measuresSaudi Arabia reopened Saturday the area around the sacred Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque, Islam's holiest site, reversing one of a series of...
07 Mar, 2020, 06.54 PM IST