The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released the official calendar for the 1447 Hijri (2025–2026) Umrah season, with foreign pilgrims set to begin arriving on June 11, 2025 (15 Dhul Hijjah 1446). Visa issuance will commence on June 10, 2025 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1446), and contracts with foreign agents must be finalized by…
In a controversial and widely condemned move, the Israeli government has formally approved a strategic plan to take full administrative and military control over the Gaza Strip. The decision, confirmed by top officials and reported by regional media, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The approved plan is expected to involve the…
April 23, 2025 | Gaza Strip — At least 32 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, including shelters housing displaced families. The ongoing blockade has severely impacted the region’s healthcare system. A U.N.-backed polio vaccination campaign, intended to reach over 600,000 children, has been suspended. Gaza’s…
Jeddah, April 23, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chaired the second meeting of the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) in Jeddah, marking a significant advancement in bilateral relations. The discussions encompassed key sectors including defense, energy, investment, and cultural cooperation. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to…
Beirut | April 20, 2025: Lebanese security forces have apprehended several individuals suspected of planning rocket attacks on Israel. The arrests were made following a raid on an apartment near the southern port city of Sidon, where authorities confiscated rockets and launchers intended for the operation. The Lebanese army stated that these arrests are connected…
April 19, 2025 — Ras Isa, Yemen — A U.S. airstrike on the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa oil port in Yemen has resulted in at least 74 deaths and 171 injuries, according to Houthi sources. This marks the deadliest incident since President Donald Trump initiated a renewed military campaign against the Iran-backed group last month. WikipediaThe…
Rome — In a renewed diplomatic push, Iran and the United States are set to hold the second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome over the Easter weekend. The upcoming discussions aim to ease mounting tensions and revive momentum for a potential nuclear deal. Following a preliminary meeting in Muscat, Oman, earlier…
