
Six Indians Dead, 768 Seafarers Trapped in Gulf Conflict
Six Indians have died and 768 seafarers remain trapped on ships as the Gulf conflict intensifies, impacting thousands of Indian nationals in the region.
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Six Indians have died and 768 seafarers remain trapped on ships as the Gulf conflict intensifies, impacting thousands of Indian nationals in the region.

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UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour travels to Riyadh to meet Saudi leaders as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea oil routes and regional stability.

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The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender for passport and visa services following a recent court ruling.

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour arrives in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks to address Houthi strikes and regional security concerns.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security and Iran.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu conducted a secret visit to Abu Dhabi for high-level security talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

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Donald Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the IRGC claims to have captured a second US underwater drone.

Hundreds of Indian seafarers are stranded on 28 vessels in the Gulf following a deadly attack off Oman, facing critical shortages of food and water.

Dubai tenants are ditching renewals for new leases to save up to 15% on rent, according to recent Dubai Land Department data.

Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude prices to jump by over 3 percent.

Hundreds of Indian seafarers remain trapped in the Gulf following a fatal projectile strike on the MV Cape Dao, leaving 768 crew members immobilized.

One Indian seafarer killed and 768 sailors stranded on 28 vessels near Oman following a fatal strike on the MV Cape Dao.

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The IRGC claims to have intercepted a high-tech US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim the US military has dismissed as desperate.

Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss escalating Houthi missile attacks and regional security threats.