Malayali quartet carries Indian hopes at Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay quartet has been impressive heading into the Paris Olympics. The team consists of four Keralites in Muhammed Anas, V Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Mijo Chacko Kurian. Tamil Nadu athletes Santhosh Tamilarasan and Rajesh Ramesh…
IRAN: Wildcard candidate stirs up presidential election
A snap election called after a deadly helicopter crash. A candidate promising a different approach both at home and abroad. And suddenly there’s an element of suspense and unpredictability in Iran, as voters go to the polls to choose a…
BREAKING: Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Crashes
A helicopter carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been involved in an incident. The helicopter was also carrying Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran’s foreign minister. Raisi was said to be visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan when the incident happened, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news…
Saudi Arabia stages ‘historic’ swimwear fashion show
Saudi Arabia stages ‘historic’ swimwear fashion show Saudi Arabia stages ‘historic’ swimwear fashion show Models present creations from the summer beachwear collection by Moroccan designer Yasmina Q, during the Red Sea Fashion Week in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resort of…
Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE
Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks after record downpours that experts linked to climate change. A lightning storm with high winds…
Indian Prodigy, 17, Makes Chess History
Gukesh Dommaraju will face reigning champion Ding Liren from China for another piece of history, after being the youngest player to win the prestigious Candidates Tournament. Gukesh Dommaraju. Photo: Maria Emelianova/chess.com A 17-year-old from India will become the youngest player…
Meet Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant, Rumy Alqahtani
Saudi Arabia has made its inaugural entry into Miss Universe 2024, Al-Monitor, a Middle East news platform, is reporting. This will be the first time the Arabic nation will compete in this global pageant. The country, known for being reticent…
Sania Mirza receives major win after her divorce from Shoaib Malik
Sania Mirza adds a new feather to her cap as she wins NDTV’s Indian of the Year award! The NDTV Awards saw numerous A-listers flaunting their grace and poise, from politicians, and business leaders to film and sports personalities. The…
Saudi Arabia wins Guinness World Records for boring achievements
Saudi Arabia has won Guinness World Records for boring achievements, such as having the ‘largest dental hospital’ after paying the firm in a new alleged ‘whitewashing’ ruse. This week, GWR announced ten new awards for the country, a decision which…
Saudi Arabia grants Visa-Free Umrah access to these countries
Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that people from some countries like Europe, the UK, and the US can now do Umrah without needing a visa. This makes it easier for pilgrims and fits with Saudi Arabia’s goals for…