West Asia

20May

West Asia

Deeply Saddened and Shocked: PM Modi on Iran President’s Death

"Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationships will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Ir...

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20May

West Asia

Iran President Ebrahim Raeisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Die In Helicopter Crash

State media reported that Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan. After a night long search, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said that that survivors have be...

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19May

West Asia, World

Helicopter Carrying Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Crashed In East Azarbaijan

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and senior officials in northwestern Iran crashed with no information available on the potential casualties or damage as of now. As per Iran's press agency IRNA, the incident occurred in the Dizmar forest between Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azarba...

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15May

India, West Asia

Indian Foreign Ministry Reacts To The Killing Of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd) In Gaza

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs responded to the killing of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, the former Indian Army Officer, in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. In a press release, the External Ministry said that India is "deeply saddened" at the death of Kale, and extended condolences to the family...

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15May

West Asia

‘Safe Assumption To Make’ That Its From Israel, Says UN On The Killing Of Former Indian Army Officer In Gaza

Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, former Indian Army officer was killed by Israeli attack in Gaza. He was working for the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) while the vehicle he was travelling was attacked. Reportedly, Kale's death marks the first casualty among UN's international staff...

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13May

Education, West Asia

CBSE Class 12 Results: 95.84 Per Cent Pass In Foreign Schools Including Gulf Region

In the Class 12 results announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today, the overseas schools registered with the Indian national education board recorded a pass percentage of 95.84. As per the data provided by the CBSE, for the academic year 2023-2024, 20,411 students had registe...

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11May

West Asia

Kuwait Parliament Dissolved: Implications

Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday ordered to dissolve the National Assembly (Parliament) and suspending some articles of the Constitution for no more than four years, pending "revision of the democratic process it its entirety." This is the second time in last four month...

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9May

Business, West Asia

Big Ticket Resumes Operations in the UAE, Next Live Draw On June 3

Following the temporary pause in operations initiated last month, Big Ticket, the renowned raffle operator based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the resumption of its operations starting May 9, with the eagerly anticipated live draw scheduled for June 3. During the month of May, customers purchasing ...

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9May

West Asia

Palestinian Woman Watches As Israel Demolish Her Home; Over 400 Become Homeless

Palestinians watch as Israeli occupation force demolish their beloved homes, a practice that has been done by the occupation for the past 75 years. In a video footage released by Al Jazeera, a Palestinian woman was seen watching her house get demolished while sitting under the scorching sun and heav...

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9May

Business, Travel, West Asia

“GCC Grand Tours”: Date For Schengen-Style Unified Visa For Arab Countries Announced

Now, visiting Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Manama and Kuwait City with one visa is not going to be difficult and not far. In a move set to revolutionise travel across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the much-anticipated "GCC Grand Tours" unified visa has finally received its debut date...

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