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Duped by travel agent, 20 people get stuck in Saudi Arabia
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 9 (ANI): As many as 20 people are stuck in Saudi Arabia after they were allegedly duped by their travel agent. They had gone to perform 'Umrah' during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Low-pressure area forms in Arabian sea, cyclone likely, says IMD
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep area due to the influence of cyclonic circulation in this region, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday here.
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UAE, Norway, Saudi Arabia claim 'state actor' behind attack on oil tankers
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], June 07 (ANI): In a veiled reference to Iran, an investigation conducted by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Norway into the coordinated attack on their four oil tankers off the port of Fujairah last month has concluded that a "state actor" was behind it.
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Houthis take control over 20 military positions inside Saudi
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Sanaa [Yemen], June 06 (ANI): Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed that their forces have seized more than 20 military positions inside Saudi Arabia's territory.
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India takes offence to OIC's mention of J and K.
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI):India on Monday took offence to the reference to the Jammu and Kashmir in the final communique of the 14th Islamic summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that was held in Saudi Arabia and asked it to refrain from making "unwarranted" referenc
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OIC appoints Yousef Aldobeay as special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jun 3 (ANI): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appointed Yousef Aldobeay of Saudi Arabia as its special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir.
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Hinduism not blamed for LTTE bombings, then why link Islam to terrorism: I
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Mekkah [Saudi Arabia], June 1 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday asserted that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism.
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OIC rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Mecca [Saudi Arabia], Jun 1 (ANI): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reiterated its continued support at all levels for the Palestinian people's "right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State" with Jerusalem as its capital, in
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Saudi Arabia: Pak PM performs Umrah with his wife
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 31 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan went on an 'Umrah' pilgrimage to Mecca with the first lady Bushra during his visit to Saudi Arabia for the 14th Summit of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
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Ban on fishing imposed in Karnataka for 2 months
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 31 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Friday issued an order banning mechanised fishing activities off its coast for 61 days to facilitate breeding of aqua fauna in the Arabian Sea.
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Iran ready to talk to Gulf countries amid tension with US
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], May 29 (ANI): Iran is ready to engage in a dialogue with the Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to address the issue of escalating tensions with the United States in the Arabian Gulf, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone targeting Jizan airport
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 27 (ANI): Saudi Arabia on Sunday shot down a bomb-laden drone deployed by Yemen's Houthi rebels that targeted an airport located close to the southern border of the kingdom.
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