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Why have Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Libya broken ties with Qatar?

Qatar to be expelled from GCC? It will be a foreign policy disaster for Saudi Arabia & allies

Crisis involving Qatar and problems in GCC are not something new but this time, the Saudis and their allies are pushing things to a point of no return. This will only make West Asia more unstable.

Jul 6, 2017

Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia faces boomerang; accused of promoting terrorism in UK

A report by The Henry Jackson Society highlights that there is a "clear and growing link" between Islamist organisations in receipt of overseas funds -- majorly from Saudi Arabia.

Jul 5, 2017

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh

Gulf crisis: It's not Qatar but Saudi Arabia which has a bigger risk of embarrassment

By extending the deadline, the Saudis and their allies have given Qatar a moral initial victory. Now, they really have to back their string words with action or else, they will be in for a major embarrassment.

Jul 5, 2017

Qatar to boost gas production to 100 million tonnes a year amid deepening Gulf crisis

The head of Qatar Petroleum said the country intends to raise the production of natural gas to 100 million tonnes a year by 2024.

Jul 4, 2017

Qatar crisis: Will the Gulf country prove to be Cuba of West Asia?

The isolation of tiny Qatar by its big neighbour Saudi Arabia and its allies has a similarity with the way the US had blockaded Cuba for several decades. But eventually, the US policy did not gain much as Fidel Castro continued with his rule.

Jul 4, 2017

Travellers, beware! Here are the 7 worst airports in the world

It is a nightmare for travellers to put up with uncomfortable seats or unhygienic washrooms at airports. Here are the airports in the world that are known to have the most cringeworthy facilities.

Jul 3, 2017

Rihanna shares her dreams of winning an Oscar for best actress

The Barbadian singer also spoke about her friendship with model Cara Delevingne and why she can never be a role model to young girls.

Jul 2, 2017

Rihanna's boyfriend Hassan Jameel: Here's what RiRi's father has to say about the Saudi billionaire

Rihanna and Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel have been dating for the last six months and now the singer's father has given a seal of approval.

Jul 1, 2017

Gulf crisis: UK banks stop trading in Qatari riyals amid rising diplomatic dispute

The offshore trade of Qatari riyal has become more volatile and illiquid because of the diplomatic crisis surrounding the country.

Jul 1, 2017

Who is Hassan Jameel? 7 things to know about the Saudi billionaire who wooed Rihanna

Singer Rihanna and Hassan Jameel, who is one of the richest Arabs, have been dating for the last six months.

Jun 29, 2017

Porn companies join fight for net neutrality

The fight for net neutrality gains momentum with porn companies uniting to protect open internet.

Jun 27, 2017

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

PM Modi's meeting and greeting President Trump might look encouraging but there are factors that indicate that India doesn't really gain much by eyeing a solid partnership with the US. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's remark on Kashmir is an example.

Jun 27, 2017

Gulf crisis: Bahrain accuses Qatar of military escalation amidst regional dispute

Bahrain, alongside Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt imposed a boycott on Qatar three weeks ago, accusing it of backing militants.

Jun 26, 2017

It's official! Eid al-Fitr 2017 is on June 26 in India

The Markazi Chand Committee in Delhi on Sunday, June 25, announced that the moon that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan had been spotted. Read to know when Eid al-Fitr is.

Jun 25, 2017

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When is Eid 2017? Details of moonsighting in India, UAE and other countries

The date for Eid al-Fitr 2017 is based on the lunar calendar and the process of the moonsighting begins on the 29th day of Ramadan.