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Bill Spindle is a former South Asia bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal overseeing coverage of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangledesh and Sri Lanka.

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as well as Saudi Arabia and South Africa, by way of reaching out to Gulf countries and the Group of 20 and BRICS nations. In hope of avoiding punishing U.S. tariffs, Vietnam is prepared to crack ...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended certain visa categories for 14 countries, including India, effective April 13, 2025, due to congestion and logistical issues during the Hajj season.

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As the Umrah pilgrimage season is set to begin, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Tuesday announced the final deadline for foreign Umrah pilgrims to depart the Kingdom. The ministry ...