“Normally, interviews are not permitted to be held on government holidays, but an exception was made for Pongal, and interviews were allowed on the day to bring smiles among prisoners, during this difficult time. A total of 481 prisoners met their relatives in nine Central prisons and five special prisons for women on the first day,” he said. … [Read more...] about After 10 months, prisoners get to meet family, friends again
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Saudi Arabia says to reopen embassy in Qatar soon
The announcement came more than a week after Saudi Arabia and five other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries signed a reconciliation agreement during the 41st GCC Summit held in the Saudi city of AlUla on Jan. 5, officially ending the Gulf crisis targeting Qatar. … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia says to reopen embassy in Qatar soon
Philippine president meets with Chinese FM on enhancing bilateral cooperation
China plays an important role in promoting regional economic recovery, he said, adding that the Philippines is grateful for China's significant contribution to its infrastructure construction, and is ready to work with China to achieve an early economic recovery so as to benefit the Philippine people. … [Read more...] about Philippine president meets with Chinese FM on enhancing bilateral cooperation
Girl’s dream of meeting soldiers comes true
“She was escorted by an officer of Colonel rank and two soldiers from her home, and taken to Veerula Sainik Smarak, the War Memorial in Secunderabad where Major General RK Singh, General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area, and the veterans graciously received her which made her feel like a queen. She coyly thanked them as they interacted and took photos with her which made her day,” an official release said. … [Read more...] about Girl’s dream of meeting soldiers comes true
In ancient Al-Ula, forging a new future
The Brotherhood, with its grassroots mobilisation and a political platform that marries Islamic principles with Western-style democracy, poses a serious challenge to the existing monarchical order that provides no scope for popular participation. Hence, Saudi Arabia and the UAE watched with horror the Brotherhood’s electoral successes, culminating in Mohammed Morsi being elected President in Egypt in 2012. Fearing that a successful Brotherhood administration would become a model for their countries as well, the two GCC allies supported the Egyptian army’s coup against Morsi in July 2013. … [Read more...] about In ancient Al-Ula, forging a new future
