King Fahd Causeway closed after threats of Iranian attacks

April 7, 2026 11:14 AM

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King Fahd Causeway closed after threats of Iranian attacks

The King Fahd Causeway, a key link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, was closed early Tuesday following threats of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The King Fahd Causeway Authority announced the suspension in a post on X, saying vehicle movements had been suspended as a pre...

WHO pauses medical evacuations from Gaza after worker killed

April 7, 2026 10:54 AM

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WHO pauses medical evacuations from Gaza after worker killed

The World Health Organization (WHO) has paused medical evacuations from war-torn Gaza Strip after a worker hired by the UN agency was killed in a security incident.   In a statement, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that following the incident, the Organization has suspended medical ev...

World Health Day being observed today

April 7, 2026 11:36 AM

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World Health Day being observed today

World Health Day is being celebrated across the globe today to raise awareness about good health practices. The theme this year is “Together for health. Stand with science”. Under the theme, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific col...

Saudi Arabia intercepts 7 ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region

April 7, 2026 10:34 AM

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Saudi Arabia intercepts 7 ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region

Saudi Arabia has said it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched by Iran toward its Eastern Region in the wee hours today, with debris being reported near energy facilities.   The Saudi Defence Ministry said assessments were underway to determine any damage. The interceptions com...

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Khalilur Rahman to visit New Delhi

April 7, 2026 8:53 AM

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Khalilur Rahman to visit New Delhi

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is arriving in New Delhi today on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.   During his visit, Khalilur Rahman will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. He is also expected to meet National Security Adv...

Tea garden workers from Assam visit Kashi and Ayodhya under PM Modi initiative

April 7, 2026 8:26 AM

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Tea garden workers from Assam visit Kashi and Ayodhya under PM Modi initiative

In Uttar Pradesh, a group of 30 tea garden workers from Dibrugarh in Assam completed a visit to the holy cities of Kashi and Ayodhya yesterday, on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The group, including 25 women and 5 men, described the trip as a dream come true.   The workers said the ...

Uttar Pradesh govt launches special campaign to prepare Farmer Registry

April 7, 2026 8:16 AM

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Uttar Pradesh govt launches special campaign to prepare Farmer Registry

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special campaign to prepare the Farmer Registry in the state. The drive aims to ensure that farmers receive the benefits of government schemes in a transparent and convenient manner. Under the campaign, which will be running till 15th of this month, camps ...