Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah firm over failure to provide pilgrim accommodation
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide contracted accommodation for pilgrims. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said…
Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
Thailand’s army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a statement, the Thai army said more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles…
Oman affirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Oman has officially declared its support for the unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In a statement issued by Foreign Ministry on Sunday, the Sultanate emphasised the necessity of upholding international law and the United Nations…
Arab countries condemn Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland region
Arab countries on Friday condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, rejecting the move as a violation of international law and reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Saudi Arabia said Israel’s step entrenches “unilateral, separatist measures” and…
India expresses concern over demolition of Hindu deity’s statue in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
India on Wednesday (December 24, 2025) voiced concern over the demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity in the ongoing military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. New Delhi said such “disrespectful” acts hurt sentiments of followers around the world,…
Missing aircraft found after 13 years in India
Air India admitted to finding an aircraft that disappeared from its online records in the airport parking bay at Kolkata Airport, 13 years after it was decommissioned. According to The Independent, Air India was disputing the fines it was receiving…
Japan, Central Asian countries agree to supply resources to Europe bypassing Russia
Japan and five Central Asian countries have agreed to develop a transport route to Europe bypassing Russia to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals and energy resources. According to Kyodo News, as reported by Ukrinform, Japan held its first summit…
Former Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan jailed for 17 Years Over State Gift Fraud
Prosecutors argue Khan and his wife purchased the luxury gifts from the state at a heavily discounted price – violating rules. Former Pakistan prime minister and cricketer Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 17 years…
India Arrests 50 Nigerians In Major Crackdown On Drug Cartel, Hawala Network
India Arrests 50 Nigerians In Major Crackdown On Drug Cartel, Hawala Network A widespread police operation in India has resulted in the arrest of no fewer than fifty Nigerians after security agencies moved against a transnational drug ring believed to…
Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
A Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional – bucking a trend set by courts around the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling was met with disappointment from plaintiffs…