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Watch: Ceremonial washing of Kaaba held at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Tuesday, June 30, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, continuing one of Islam’s oldest and most revered traditions. On behalf…
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Saudi Arabia to hold annual washing of Kaaba on June 30
Makkah: Saudi Arabia will hold the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, June 30, corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, as one of the most significant religious ceremonies associated with…
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West Bank: 54 Palestinian children killed, highest since 1967
West Bank: An Israeli human rights organisation has reported that 54 Palestinian children and teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in 2025, describing it as the highest…
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India extends emergency consular services in UAE
Abu Dhabi: India has extended emergency-only consular services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 1 due to administrative reasons. In a post on X on Monday, June 29, the Embassy…
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Oman denies backing Strait of Hormuz transit fees
Oman has denied reports that it supports imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi clarifying that discussions with Iran concern voluntary maritime services…
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Rats, poor sanitation worsen health risks in Gaza displacement camps
Gaza Strip: Poor sanitation and rat infestations are worsening health conditions in Gaza’s displacement camps, where thousands of families displaced by the war that began after the Hamas attack on southern Israel…
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Saudi Arabia tops G20 as 97.7 pc feel safe at night
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has ranked first among G20 countries in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators database, with 97.7 per cent of people saying they feel safe walking alone at…
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Bihar Governor, MoS to represent India at Khamenei funeral
Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita are expected to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,…
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Missing Telangana man returns after 17-day detention in Dubai
Hyderabad: A Telangana man who was reported missing in Dubai earlier this month has returned home after spending 17 days in detention, ending weeks of uncertainty for his family. Speaking to Siasat.com…
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Iran, Oman hold first joint Hormuz committee meeting
Muscat: As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 122nd day on Monday, June 29, Iranian and Omani officials met in Muscat for the inaugural session of a joint committee on the…
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Oman says foreign property ownership rules remain unchanged
Muscat: Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent amendments to the executive regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law do not expand property ownership rights for foreign nationals, amid…
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Saudi Arabia to remove expats with expired work permits
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has set Tuesday, June 30, as the deadline for employers to renew expired work permits or transfer employee services before affected expatriate workers are removed from their…
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Ben Gvir faces US complaint over crimes against Palestinians
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over allegations of war crimes,…
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Leaked draft reveals immunity, property access for Trump’s Gaza Board
A leaked draft resolution proposes granting broad legal immunity to the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza while allowing the body to use public property in the territory free of charge, according…
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Iranian Supreme Leader calls for US, Israel war crimes probe
Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged wartime actions, urging authorities to pursue cases in domestic and international courts. In…
