No restrictions on Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia; temporary visa curbs only for Hajj season: Sources
Monday, 9 June 2025 Reports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are standard practice. UAE leaders congratulated Saudi Arabia for the successful Hajj pilgrimage. Indian pilgrims joined millions in Wuquf-e-Arafat, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh ensuring their safe journey. Consul General Fahad Suri acknowledged the support of Saudi authorities.
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
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Rising tensions in the Gulf have prompted Saudi Arabia to urgently deploy its US-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) air defense system amid fresh Iranian threats of missile attacks. Intelligence reports warn that Iran could target critical Saudi infrastructure and American military assets in the region. The deployment underscores deepening security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh, even as US officials privately admit concern about Iran’s expanding missile capabilities.
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In a striking display of diplomatic unity, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan declared that Riyadh welcomes Russia’s role in Middle Eastern affairs during a high-profile press conference with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The comment signals a major shift in Gulf geopolitics, showing Saudi Arabia's increasing tilt toward Moscow as regional dynamics evolve. Lavrov and Farhan met at the Russian MFA Reception House, emphasizing cooperation on regional security, energy, and investment. Farhan praised Russia’s involvement as “always welcome,” underlining a growing partnership despite global Western efforts to isolate Moscow. The press conference further confirms Russia's expanding clout in the Gulf as the Kremlin strengthens alliances outside the West. The talks come amid heightened tensions in the region, and suggest Saudi Arabia is now playing a more independent, multi-vector diplomatic game — balancing its ties between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing.
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A global wave of condemnation is rising after the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, sparking fears of a wider war. Nations including Pakistan, Iraq, Venezuela, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, and Oman condemned the move, calling it a violation of international law. UN Chief Antonio Guterres warned of “catastrophic consequences,” urging diplomacy over force. As international pressure mounts on Washington and Israel, Iran gains growing diplomatic support, shifting the global narrative. A call for de-escalation echoes worldwide as the Middle East teeters on the brink.
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The Haj Committee of India introduces a 20-day Haj package for 2026, a first, with 10,000 slots available via lottery if needed. Applications are due by July 31... IndiaTimes
Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions
Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.
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Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey
Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
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Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca
Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.
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Four major Arab nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan — have strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, labeling them as violations of sovereignty and international law. Riyadh has called for urgent UN Security Council intervention, while the UAE urged maximum restraint. Kuwait and Jordan warned the strikes threaten Middle East stability. All four nations demand immediate global action to prevent the outbreak of a larger regional war, as fears of a wider Islamic world backlash begin to grow.
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