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Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East, impacting India and Pakistan. Microsoft and NetBlocks confirmed outages, while suspicions of Houthi involvement resurfaced amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and escalating regional tensions over maritime and infrastructure security

India will face hosts Qatar in a key AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier after beating Bahrain. Coach Moosa stresses discipline, teamwork, and continuity as India chases a historic tournament qualification

Migrant workers from Telangana travelling to Gulf nations are facing severe mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Families left behind also suffer from loneliness and stress, with experts warning of addiction and legal risks due to strict drug laws abroad

A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.

Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols

Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience

India will host the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers from November 22 to 30 in Ahmedabad. The event offers India a chance to qualify and boost its football development

The Gulf nation has launched a crack down on engineers and other professionals with fake degrees. Authorities are reviewing the credentials of expats, and those found guilty are expected to face legal action including imprisonment.

India's under-19 girls team edged out North Korea and Uzbekistan 3-2 to top Group 4, while the boys cruised through with dominant wins at the 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships

India faces crude supply risks due to Strait of Hormuz tensions, but Saudi’s Red Sea route and rising Russian, US, and Latin American oil imports reduce disruption chances. Full closure is unlikely, though short-term delays and freight hikes are expected

Vislawath Babya, a staunch BRS supporter from Hemlanayak Thanda in Shadnagar constituency, passed away on May 27 due to heart attack

Over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, undertaking the sacred journey amid intense heat. Pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat for the most important ritual, as authorities implemented enhanced safety and health measures

DISHA, a premier pan-India NRI organisation in Saudi Arabia, organised a spectacular event with the theme 'Chitranjali'

Sunil Chhetri is the only Indian player to record an appearance in three AFC Asian Cups

Mahesh, who was bedridden after a road mishap in Saudi Arabia, was desperate to return home and his family approached KT Rama Rao during his visit to their village

They formed a group to plan and execute blasts in Hyderabad

Trump said he decided to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by US forces after being captured in Iraq, after being encouraged to do so by Saudi Crown Prince and Turkish President

Mahesh, who migrated to the Gulf to support his wife and two young children, was travelling in a company-provided bus to his workplace when an accident occurred near Jubail; nine people died in the mishap

Over the past few days, at least 16 innocent lives have been lost, including women and children, with 59 others injured across the affected regions, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Mendhar.

Aoun and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks focused on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and reaffirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries, the statement said on Thursday.