ABU DHABI (Kashmir English): The UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced a significant change to the Friday sermon and prayer schedule across the Emirates, introducing a unified national timing that will take effect on Friday, January 2, 2026. Friday sermon and prayer at 12:45pm Under the new order, all […]
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KABUL (Kashmir English): Taliban-affiliated religious scholars have resolved that Afghan soil will not be used against any country. As per Afghan media, a large gathering of Taliban-affiliated religious scholars (totaling over 1000 from all 34 provinces) was held in Kabul. The Resolution issued by the religious conclave specifically committed that Afghan soil will not
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RIYADH (Kashmir English): The heavy rains and strong winds that have been continuing in Saudi Arabia have made the situation more serious in various areas. This intensity of weather is not only affecting urban life, but scenes of destruction are also emerging in many areas. Climate change has affected normal life, and the administration has
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TOKYO: A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s east coast after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coastline Monday, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. The Met Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the Pacific areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. It further reported that the quake was recorded at
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OMAN (Kashmir English): Oman’s Ministry of Labor has issued an important notification regarding mandatory licensing for various occupations working in the energy and minerals sector. The ministry has also set a correction period so that institutions and workers can complete their licenses and ensure compliance with the laws. This announcement is in continuation of the
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WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): The separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has called on US President Donald Trump administration to place India on the United States list of restricted-entry nations for allegedly Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government posing a “public safety and national security threat” to Americans. In a letter sent to the White House,
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NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India’s aviation industry is in a state of constant decline and has been plunged into a deep crisis after failures on various fronts. The Indian government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is facing a global backlash and embarrassment. The Indian airline industry is currently facing its biggest operational breakdown in history,
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MADINA, Saudi Arabia (Kashmir English): Saudi government has announced new timings and procedures for visiting Roza (tomb) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Al Masjid-e-Nabawi and offering nawafil (voluntary prayers) in Riazul Jannah, with separate schedules for men and women and access regulated through the Nusuk platform. According to the Presidency of the Affairs of
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DUBAI (Kashmir English): Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s leading destinations for billionaires, as global wealth reached a record $15.8 trillion in 2025, according to the latest Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025. The report is published annually by UBS — a major Swiss financial institution known worldwide for managing the wealth of the
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LONDON: Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules introduced by the Home Office and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse, the international media has reported. At least nine higher education institutions have placed the two countries in a “high-risk” category for
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