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Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Riyadh, Abha airports
Riyadh: Three people were killed and 36 injured in attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Wednesday,…
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Years of war leave Israel at risk of civil conflict: CIA
Tel Aviv: Israel faces a growing risk of civil conflict and state collapse as political, economic and social tensions deepen ahead of the country’s October 27 elections, according to a classified CIA…
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Saudi airspace unsafe: Houthis warn airlines amid Yemen war
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have warned airlines operating in Saudi Arabia that the kingdom’s airspace is unsafe, amid an escalating military offensive by Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces against the group. Saba News Agency,…
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Tanker turns back in Hormuz after IRGC warning
A tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz was ordered to turn back after being hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) near Oman, according to a UK Maritime Trade Operations…
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Telangana man completes Dubai sentence but remains in jail
Hyderabad: A Telangana man who has completed a six-month prison term in Dubai remains in custody because he is unable to pay a fine of Dirham 150,000 (around Rs 39 lakh), Telangana…
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Zayn Malik hits back with ‘Free Palestine’ post amid backlash
Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik has responded to criticism over his recent comments on politics by resharing a 2014 post in which he wrote “#FreePalestine”. Malik shared a screenshot of the…
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Saudi-led coalition deploys 100 jets, hits 324 Houthi targets
Riyadh: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government said on Monday, October 5, that 100 fighter jets had taken part in the launch of “Operation Dawn of Yemen”, with 324 high-value…
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Telangana farmer stranded in Oman after paying Rs 80,000 for job
Hyderabad: A Telangana farmer has sought government intervention after being stranded in Oman despite paying Rs 80,000 to a recruitment agent for a promised job. Borubonthala Nagesh, from Kothatharalapadu village in Khanapur…
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Saudi Arabia puts NEOM stadium plans on hold for 2034 World Cup
Riyadh: Plans for Saudi Arabia’s proposed NEOM Stadium, a 46,000-seat venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, have been put on hold indefinitely, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the project.…
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Indian influencer held in Grand Mosque over promotional video
Makkah: An Indian Islamic influencer, Maaz Weaver, has claimed he was arrested by Saudi authorities after filming promotional content at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. In a video shared on social media,…
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Jordanian toddler completes SMA treatment in Dubai
Dubai: Jordanian toddler Katia Abu Al-Saud has completed a course of treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Dubai and received a personal message and gift from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
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Tehran billboards target Trump amid Iran-US conflict
Tehran: Giant billboards featuring US President Donald Trump have become a prominent part of Tehran’s wartime imagery, using political satire, military symbolism and provocative slogans to portray Iran’s confrontation with the United…
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US ‘kicks out’ two Iranian diplomats after UNGA, Araghchi denies
Two members of Iran’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York were reportedly “kicked out” of the United States several days after they were asked to leave, Axios…
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Angelina Jolie shares before-and-after images of Gaza destruction
Renowned Hollywood actress and former special envoy to the UN refugee agency Angelina Jolie has shared before-and-after satellite images showing the extent of destruction across several parts of Gaza. In an Instagram…
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Dubai Crown Prince visits Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited injured Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 3, and praised his actions…
