Germany’s Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran amid Middle East Crisis

BERLIN: Germany’s Lufthansa on Wednesday said after careful evaluation it decided to suspend flights to and from Tehran until probably Thursday, April 11, “due to the current situation in the Middle East.”“We are constantly monitoring the situation in the Middle East and are in close contact with the authorities. The safety of our guests and…

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More aid is supposed to be entering the Gaza Strip. Why isn’t it helping?

JERUSALEM: Under heavy US pressure, Israel has promised to ramp up aid to Gaza dramatically, saying last week it would open another cargo crossing and surge more trucks than ever before into the besieged enclave.But days later, there are few signs of those promises materializing and international officials say starvation is widespread in hard-hit northern…

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Saudi foreign minister discusses Gaza in calls with US, Algeria

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Kingdom’s ministry said. The parties reviewed regional developments and ways to reduce the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. They also focused on issues of common interest, most notably Sudan, developments…

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Saudi king, crown prince exchange Eid Al-Fitr greetings with leaders of Muslim countries.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday sent cables of congratulation to leaders of Islamic countries for Eid Al-Fitr. The cables were sent “based on the keenness” of the leadership to “communicate annually with the leaders of the Islamic countries on the blessed holiday,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. In…

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Qatar to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2024 on Wednesday.

Qatar’s Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that Tuesday April 9th would be the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, making Wednesday April 10th the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs issued a statement after a…

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Saudi authorities prepare for Eid Al-Fitr prayers at Two Holy Mosques.

The Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will receive worshipers for Eid Al-Fitr prayers after completing preparations, the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Saudi Arabia has said. The Two Holy Mosques have been prepared with with a package of religious services “to enrich the experience of those visiting the mosques and…

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How Iran might retaliate for suspected Israeli strike on its Damascus embassy building.

With bated breath, the world awaits Iran’s promised retaliation for last week’s suspected Israeli airstrike on its embassy annex in the Syrian capital Damascus. Whatever form Teheran’s revenge takes, there is mounting public fear it could trigger an all-out war. At least 16 people were reportedly killed in the April 1 attack, including two senior…

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