News for 'middle-easterners'

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies.

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Naan and eggs. Great combo. Try it.

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Qatar issues clothing protocol for fans at WC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Spectators have been urged to respect Qatar's legal and cultural norms, including its restrictions on drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and attire.

Biden lands in Tel Aviv, to 'ask tough questions' from Netanyahu

Biden lands in Tel Aviv, to 'ask tough questions' from Netanyahu

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and show support to its Middle Eastern ally as Israel entered into the 12th day of war against the Hamas terror group.

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Corn On The Cob With Chilly Butter

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Corn On The Cob With Chilly Butter

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

A new recipe for roasted corn.

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The intelligence updates, dated September 28 and October 5, indicated that Hamas was preparing to escalate rocket attacks across the border. An October 5 wire from the CIA warned generally of the increasing possibility of violence by Hamas.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

What's Cooking In Your Kitchen On Eid ul-Adha?

What's Cooking In Your Kitchen On Eid ul-Adha?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Go ahead have a meat fiesta with a range of biryanis, kebabs curries followed by delightful desserts.

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

Recipe: Creamy Turkish Patlican Dip

Recipe: Creamy Turkish Patlican Dip

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Turkish version of smoky Baba Ghanoush can be lavishly spread on pita or had in sandwiches with grilled vegetables and halloumi.

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Research Fellow and Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

Pretty, Stylish Mahekk

Pretty, Stylish Mahekk

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

She is logging major miles in fashion.

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The sources requested anonymity because the matter is confidential. Representatives for Manchester United and Sheikh Jassim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

Recipe: Lebanese Fattoush Salad With Pita

Recipe: Lebanese Fattoush Salad With Pita

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Lebanese Fattoush Salad is light, nutritious and delicious.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

Ramzan Recipe: Murgh Musallam

Ramzan Recipe: Murgh Musallam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

When in need of a delightful Ramzan dish with a royal touch, make Murgh Musallam.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

Recipe: Airline Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Recipe: Airline Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Rediff.com25 May 2022

This versatile lentil salad can be a whole meal by itself or an accompaniment to a light evening repast.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Another delicious South Indian rice

COVID: 'India is safe for the present'

COVID: 'India is safe for the present'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'Viral infections rise in winter and better care needs to be taken in the next few months.'

Who could buy Manchester United? How much is it worth?

Who could buy Manchester United? How much is it worth?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Jim Ratcliffe's company INEOS formally entered the bidding process to buy Manchester United on Tuesday, months after the club owners, the Glazer family, said they were considering selling the club as they explore "strategic alternatives".

MasterChef style Chicken Shawarma

MasterChef style Chicken Shawarma

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The smoky chicken pairs beautifully with warm flatbread.

A home can wait, but not memories of Messi

A home can wait, but not memories of Messi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Such is Argentina's passion for soccer, that the World Cup remains a priority for some, despite a sluggish economy, painful inflation estimated to hit 100% this year and currency controls that push up the price of travelling overseas.

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"Such a slogan is not a political decision you can choose to take. It is about human rights and they are universal and binding around the world," Neuendorf said.

Homosexuality is damage in the mind: Qatar WC official

Homosexuality is damage in the mind: Qatar WC official

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Some soccer players have raised concerns over the rights of fans travelling to the event, especially LGBT+ individuals and women, whom rights groups say Qatari laws discriminate against.

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Alcohol banned at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Just a few days back it seemed like Qatar, which has strict controls on alcohol, would relax their laws for the football extravaganza as consuming alcohol in public places is illegal in the Gulf country.

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A total of Rs 2,31,933 was received by Pravda Media through these transactions, it added.

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

After years of pressure from human rights groups, Qatar changed its labour laws to dismantle much of its "kafala" sponsorship system, absolving workers of the need to get the permission of the employer who sponsored their visa in order to change jobs or leave the country.

Two convicted ISIS supporters get 8 years in jail

Two convicted ISIS supporters get 8 years in jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Special judge A T Wankhede had earlier this week accepted the guilty plea and convicted them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for conspiracy and being a member of/supporting a banned terrorist organisation.

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

On the run since 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, 4 arrested from Gujarat

On the run since 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, 4 arrested from Gujarat

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Abu Bakar, Saiyad Qureshi, Mohammad Shoeb Qureshi alias Shoeb Bawa and Mohammad Yusuf Ismail alias Yusuf Bhatka, all residents of Mumbai, were on the run for 29 years.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Recipe: Turkish Potato Gozleme

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.