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Ramzan 2021: Dates in high demand in Kashmir

People in Kashmir valley are purchasing dates in large quantities as the holy month of Ramzan began last week. Dates are mostly consumed during Iftar (breaking time of fast). Rich in protein, dates..

Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul awarded 2020 Vaclav Havel prize

Loujain al-Hathloul received the Council of Europe's Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The activist had pushed to end a ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.

Huge plume of smoke as fire erupts at Saudi Arabia's Sahara Mall In Riyadh

A huge fire broke out in the Sahara Mall complex on Friday afternoon, April 16. Videos on social media show thick, black smoke billowing from the building.

Saudi's Ta'if residents keep folklore war dance alive

The art of Taachir is known to be a traditional dance for the people of Taif, west of Saudi Arabia

Military exercise Shantir Ogrosena ends; Indian Army chief attends closing ceremony

Shantir Ogrosena, multinational military exercise, concluded in Bangladesh on April 12.The armed forces of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated in the exercise. Observers from the US,..

Multinational military exercise 'Shantir Ogrosena 2021' concludes in Bangladesh

A 10-day multinational military exercise named 'Shantir Ogrosena' in which troops of four countries including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated, culminated on April 12 in Bangladesh...

CUPRA Extreme-E - Warm-Up

CUPRA is preparing to take on one of the most gruelling terrains in the world as it heads to the start line of the inaugural Extreme E season. Kicking off in Saudi Arabia on the 3rd April, the aim..

Saudi FM: Yemen Hodeidah blockade doesn't exist

Saudi Arabia’s FM joined Becky Anderson for a wide-ranging and extended interview. They discussed relations with the US, the war in Yemen, the return to the JCPOA, and normalization with Israel.

Yemen's Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia

As President Biden withdraws military support for the Saudi coalition in Yemen, Houthi rebels are stepping up attacks on Saudi Arabia. Nic Robertson reports.

Jordan accuses prince of plot to destabilize country

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that King Abdullah's half-brother and former heir Prince Hamza had liaised with foreign parties over a plot to destabilize the country and had..

Days after PM Modi's trip, Indian soldiers in Bangladesh for military exercise

An Indian Army contingent reached Bangladesh for a multinational military exercise. Indian soldiers were greeted with flowers and salutes upon arrival in Dhaka. The Shantir Ogroshena (Frontrunners of..

Can Skin Cells Turn Into Brain Cells? Scientists Tried It

A naturally-occurring “jumping” gene was used to turn skin cells into brain cells, opening the door for new brain disease treatments.

Bash presses Blinken on whether Saudi Crown Prince is a killer

Secretary of State Antony Blinken defends the Biden administration’s decision not to directly punish Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash.

Full interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken

CNN’s Dana Bash asks Secretary of State Antony Blinken about escalating tensions with China, the faceoff with Russia, the war in Afghanistan and the US relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Houthis dismiss Saudi peace offer as 'nothing new'

Israel’s election: what next for Netanyahu?

Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, is campaigning in the country’s fourth election in two years—while also standing trial on corruption charges. Will this election mark a shift in..

Saudi men can't marry Pakistanis, Bangladeshis & 2 others | Oneindia News

Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, a report in Saudi media said. The move is aimed at discouraging Saudi men from marrying foreigners..

Skier shreds some snow in the mountains of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian skier Salman Alhowaish puts on traditional clothing and goes skiing on a snowy mountain on March 13.

US-backed Saudi blockade causing deadly shortages in Yemen

A heartbreaking CNN investigation shows how dire the situation is on the ground in Yemen, finding its been more than two months since the US-backed Saudi blockade has allowed tankers packed with the..

A CNN investigation finds the U.S.-backed Saudi blockade is leading to deadly fuel & food shortages in Yemen, where hospitals ar

CNN’s Nima Elbagir reports.

Sand storm sweeps through oil drilling base in Saudi Arabia

Sand storm sweeps through oil drilling base in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's first female rally racers

Two Saudi women made history this weekend by being the first female drivers from Saudi Arabia to participate in an international rally.

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi oil heartland

Yemen's Houthi forces fired drones and missiles at the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry on Sunday, including a Saudi Aramco facility at Ras Tanura vital to petroleum exports. Flora Bradley-Watson..

Jake Tapper presses WH comms chief on Saudi sanctions

White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that the Biden administration has “taken concrete actions to sanction individuals who were involved” in the murder of..

Khashoggi's fiancée calls for MbS sanctions

The fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi wants sanctions imposed on "murderer" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing. Adam..