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Saudi Arabia, UAE among 6 countries issue strong warning over Al-Aqsa raids
Eight Muslim-majority countries have issued a strong warning over repeated Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, condemning what they described as violations of the historic and legal status quo governing holy…
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Saudi Arabia separates Filipino twins in one of world’s most complex surgeries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s specialist conjoined twins medical team has successfully separated Filipino twins Klea and Maurice Ann after an 18-and-a-half-hour operation in Riyadh, in what officials described as one of the most…
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Kuwait says Iraqi-launched drones hit border posts
Kuwait’s army said on Friday, April 24, that two drones launched from Iraq targeted two northern border posts, causing material damage but no casualties. The military described the strike as a fresh…
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Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its 17th day on Friday, April 24, as President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon…
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Blasts over Tehran as air defences activated
Iran’s air defence systems were activated across parts of Tehran on Thursday evening after multiple blasts were heard over the capital, according to Iranian media. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency said operators…
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Madinah University open for overseas students
Madinah: The Islamic University of Madinah has opened applications for students from abroad through Saudi Arabia’s “Study in Saudi” platform, offering opportunities for those seeking higher education in the Kingdom. The university…
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After pink missile, Iran’s IRGC paints blue one ‘for boys’
In a move that appeared aimed at wartime symbolism, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly painted a missile blue for boys, according to Iranian state-linked Tasnim News Agency. In a…
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Video: Israeli forces blow up Lebanon home ‘in memory’ of slain soldier
Beirut: A video widely circulated on social media has sparked outrage after it allegedly showed Israeli forces detonating a home in southern Lebanon in what was described as a tribute to a…
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Shoot and kill Iranian boats choking Strait of Hormuz: Trump
US President Donald Trump in a morning social media post, on Thursday, April 23, ordered the US military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also…
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US says Iran must hand over uranium as truce hangs in balance
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its 16th day on Thursday, April 23, as Washington demanded Tehran surrender enriched uranium while uncertainty persisted over the future of the…
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Iran says ceasefire cannot hold without full compliance, Hormuz reopening at risk
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said any ceasefire can only survive if it is fully respected, warning that maritime restrictions, economic pressure and continuing regional hostilities are undermining the truce and…
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USD 71.4bn needed to rebuild Gaza over next decade
Gaza Strip: Gaza will need USD 71.4 billion over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction after a war that caused widespread destruction, according to a joint assessment by the European Union…
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India-bound ship among two vessels seized after Iran fires on 3 in Hormuz
Iran said it has seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz after opening fire on three commercial vessels on Wednesday, April 22, escalating tensions in the vital shipping lane and…
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Over 30 nations to meet in London to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
On the 15th day of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States on Wednesday, April 22, over 30 nations are set to meet in London to push forward plans for reopening…
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No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, uncertainty over talks with US
Iranian state television on Tuesday, April 21, issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad … so far” as speculation about possible talks with the United States…
