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Two Indians among 3 in critical condition after Dubai road crash
Dubai: Two Indian nationals are among three workers in critical condition following the minibus crash on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, that left seven people killed. Khaleej Times reported that…
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Qatar-born residents now eligible for National Service
Doha: Qatar has expanded eligibility for its National Service programme to include non-Qatari residents born in the country and children of Qatari mothers, allowing more residents to participate in military service and…
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‘No attack unanswered’: Iran warns US after strikes
Tehran: Iran has warned the United States that it will respond to any attack after American forces reportedly carried out strikes following the crash of a US Army Apache helicopter near the…
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Rare whale shark spotted near popular Dubai restaurant
Dubai: A whale shark was spotted swimming off Dubai’s Jumeirah waterfront, with footage of the rare marine encounter shared on social media by a popular restaurant in the area. Taking to Instagram…
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Trump says Iran shot down US Apache helicopter, vows response
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States would respond, adding fresh strain to efforts aimed…
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Kuwait allows domestic worker hiring from India, nine others
Kuwait City: Kuwait has approved the recruitment of domestic workers from India and nine other countries under revised regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of the domestic labour sector. The Ministry of Interior…
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France imposes entry ban on Smotrich over West Bank policies
Paris: France has barred Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing his support for policies linked to settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and opposition to a two-state…
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Saudi Arabia denies attack on Prince Sultan Air Base
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense on Monday, June 8, dismissed claims circulating online that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj was targeted in an attack, saying the reports are inaccurate. In…
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Indian expats among 7 killed in Dubai road accident
Dubai: Several Indian expatriates were among seven people killed and nine others injured in a road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said. In…
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Islamic New Year 1448 holiday announced for UAE private sector
Abu Dhabi: Private sector employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be granted a public holiday on Monday, June 15, to mark the start of the new Islamic year 1448 AH.…
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Ben Gvir renews push to curb Azaan loudspeaker use
Tel Aviv: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has drawn renewed attention to a proposed bill regulating mosque loudspeakers after a video circulated on social media showing him criticising the volume…
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Watch: Kuwait releases footage of Iranian strike on airport
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released surveillance footage showing the moment a drone struck Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, killing an Indian national and injuring 63…
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Nine killed as Israeli strikes hit residential buildings in Gaza
Gaza City: At least nine Palestinians were killed and more than a dozen others wounded when Israeli airstrikes struck residential buildings in Gaza City before dawn on Thursday, June 4, Palestinian news…
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Iran denies Kuwait airport strike, blames US Patriot missile
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has denied responsibility for the attack on Kuwait International Airport, claiming that damage to the passenger terminal was caused by a malfunctioning US-made Patriot missile…
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Mojtaba Khamenei alive, ‘increasingly engaging’, says Rubio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, June 2, that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and becoming increasingly engaged in governing the country, despite remaining out of…
