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Major blocs condemn Israeli actions in Palestinian territories
The League of Arab States, the African Union (AU) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have jointly condemned Israeli policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, citing settlement expansion, annexation plans and…
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Iran invites PM Narendra Modi to Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, June 24, formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to…
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UN says Israel killed over 20,000 Palestinian children since 2023
Gaza Strip: More than 20,000 Palestinian children have been killed since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, a United Nations commission of inquiry said on Tuesday, June 23. The…
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Oman opens temporary shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: Oman has opened a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and announced new traffic management measures to facilitate safe navigation through the strategic waterway. In a navigation…
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India issues fresh Iran advisory, warns against travel
Hyderabad: The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran, while advising those in the country to remain vigilant despite…
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12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion
Doha/New Delhi: Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Monday, June 22, the Indian Embassy in Doha confirmed,…
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Iran won’t rest until Trump is drowned in ‘sea of anger’: Khamenei aide
Monday, June 22, marked the 115th day of the US-Israel war on Iran, as a senior representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that Iranians would not rest until US President Donald Trump…
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Emirates launches free Dubai hotel stay promotion
Dubai: Emirates has announced a limited-time offer providing eligible passengers with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai when travelling to the emirate this summer. Under the promotion, travellers…
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UAE firms face June 30 deadline to meet Emiratisation goals
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reiterated that private sector companies employing 50 or more workers must meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of…
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Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion
Doha: Indians were among 13 workers killed and 66 others injured in an explosion at a gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, authorities said on Monday. Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad…
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Telangana worker in Dubai seeks return after stroke, distress
Hyderabad: The family of a Telangana worker employed in Dubai has sought official intervention to bring him back to India after he reportedly suffered a stroke and developed severe mental distress. On…
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Iran’s team honours Minab victims in World Cup thank-you note
Iran’s national football team left a handwritten thank-you note in their locker room after a goalless draw with Belgium, paying tribute to victims of the Minab school bombing while thanking supporters and…
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Ben Gvir says Lebanon ‘should be Israel’s playground’
Jerusalem: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a broader military campaign in Lebanon, saying the entire country should be considered a legitimate target and rejecting efforts to separate…
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Colombia’s Petro claims Israel interfered in presidential vote
Colombia’s outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, has claimed that Israel interfered in the country’s presidential election, alleging irregularities in the vote-counting process and calling for a nationwide audit and recount. The allegation came…
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Indian expat dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died after collapsing following a badminton session in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Gulf News and Kerala daily Manorama Online. Anwar…
