Who are Bnei Menashe? Unpacking the journey of Israel's lost tribe
What is ahead for both Israel and India after the migration of the Bnei Menashe? And why are they essential for them?
By Nirmalshankar M. December 27, 2025
Middle East
From concrete to code: Gulf’s 2026 vision shifts focus
By 2026, the GCC's digital transformation is accelerating with massive investments in ‘intellectual infrastructure’
By Nirmal Jovial December 27, 2025
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland upends the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa
Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel has become the first country in the world to grant official recognition to Somaliland since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991
By Ajish P Joy December 27, 2025-
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VIDEO | Man who tried to jump off Mecca's Grand Mosque saved by security officer
The security officer who stopped the man from hitting the ground suffered fractures, according to the authorities
By The Week News Desk December 26, 2025 -
Who owns AlHind group? UAE’s biggest pilgrimage service player all set to start a new domestic airline in India
The AlHind group, a major player in the UAE, is one of the two major airlines that have acquired the Centre’s nod to start operations in India. The
By The Week News Desk December 26, 2025 -
Why Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Oman and Jordan was a not-so-subtle snub to Turkey
Modi's visit and Turkey snub are a direct result of the new India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC), which strategically bypasses Ankara
By The Week News Desk December 26, 2025 -
Yemen's alliance in crisis: STC takeover sparks Saudi-UAE rift
The Yemen alliance crisis has intensified as the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) seized control of key eastern governorates, putting it in direct opposition to Saudi Arabia
By Ajish P Joy December 26, 2025 -
Putin told Bush in 2001: 'No doubt' Iranians want nuclear weapons, NSA docs reveal
Putin's 2001 warning about Iran's nuclear ambitions is detailed in newly declassified documents, showing he told President George W. Bush there was "no doubt" Tehran sought nuclear weapons
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025 -
From New Delhi to Dubai: NBCC India makes historic foray into Dubai real estate with AED 15m deal
This first overseas venture in the UAE marks a significant step in NBCC’s global expansion strategy
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025 -
Israel to ‘never leave’ Gaza: Defence Minister Katz’s vow ignites firestorm
Israel Katz said the Israeli military would “never leave” Gaza and vowed to establish military outposts in the northern part of the enclave
By Ajish P Joy December 25, 2025
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