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Hind Rajab World Cup jerseys launched to spotlight Gaza
A football jersey collection named after Hind Rajab, a Palestinian child whose death during the Gaza war drew international attention, was launched on Thursday, June 11, to coincide with the opening of…
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Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei to be laid to rest on July 9
Tehran: Iran on Saturday, June 13 announced that funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will commence in Tehran on July 4 and culminate in his burial at the…
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YouTube blocks Fars News Agency amid US sanctions scrutiny
YouTube, the video-sharing platform owned by Google, has blocked the channel of Iran’s Fars News Agency as part of a wider action affecting accounts linked to individuals and organisations under US sanctions.…
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Iran says proposed deal with US could end months-long war
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, June 12, that a proposed memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington could formally end the conflict and create a framework for negotiations…
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Al Hind to take over Indian passport services in UAE from July 1
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC will become the new outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa and consular services in…
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UAE denies billion-dollar fund transfer to Iran to stop attacks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has categorically denied media reports alleging that it agreed to transfer billions of dollars to Iran in exchange for a halt to attacks on the…
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Indian crew on Liaki Freedom safe as MEA rejects attack claims
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, June 13, dismissed reports of an attack on MT Liaki Freedom off the coast of Oman, saying all crew members aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged…
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US shoots down multiple Iranian drones near Hormuz
On the 106th day of the US-Israeli war on Saturday, June 13, tensions remained high across the Middle East as the United States and Iran exchanged statements on security and diplomacy, with…
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Lizards, snakes among animals found in suitcase at Dubai airport
Dubai: Dubai Customs on Friday, June 12, intercepted 223 live animals concealed inside an abandoned suitcase at Dubai International Airport, thwarting an apparent wildlife smuggling attempt. The unclaimed luggage drew the attention…
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US lawmakers seek medical corridor for Gaza cancer patients
Washington: More than 60 US lawmakers have called on the Trump administration to help restore a medical corridor for cancer patients in Gaza, arguing that critically ill Palestinians are being denied access…
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Details emerge of 14-point Iran-US memorandum
Tehran: As the United States and Iran move closer to a potential agreement, Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr News Agency on Friday, June 12, published details of a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding covering…
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Saudi Arabia uncovers inscription linked to Islam’s 2nd caliph
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of a rock inscription bearing the name of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Islam’s second caliph, during archaeological survey work in Al-Mahd Governorate in the…
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Centre mulls policy for CBSE Class 12 students in West Asia
New Delhi: The Central Government on Friday, June 12, informed the Supreme Court that it is considering a policy for private CBSE Class 12 candidates in West Asia whose results remain pending…
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Israel frees Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after 2 years
Ramallah: Israel has released Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas and one of the movement’s most prominent figures in the occupied West Bank, after more than two years in administrative detention. His…
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Sudan drone strike kills 16 amid scrutiny of UAE-RSF links
Khartoum: At least 16 people were killed in a drone attack in the Sudanese city of El Obeid on Thursday, June 11, according to medical officials cited by Sudan Tribune. Local sources…
