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Iran calls US strike that killed three Indians ‘state piracy’
Tehran: Iran accused the United States of “state piracy” on Friday, June 12, after a US strike on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers. In a…
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Telangana man dies of heart attack in Dubai, kin seek govt help
Hyderabad: The family of a Telangana man who died of a heart attack in Dubai has appealed to the State government for assistance in bringing his mortal remains back to India. Chintakindi…
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Trump warns US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 11, warned that American forces would hit Iran “very hard tonight”, signalling a further escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran amid a widening regional…
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Telangana worker’s Gulf dream ends in fatal Dubai crash
Hyderabad: Abdul Rafiq, a Telangana worker and one of the seven people killed in the recent Dubai road accident, had returned to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a third time nine…
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Israel set to approve USD 350M plan for 61 West Bank settlements
Israel’s cabinet is expected to approve a plan to fund the establishment of 61 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that could significantly expand settlement activity in the territory.…
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Third ship carrying Indians catches fire off Oman coast
A ship carrying seafarers from India caught fire off the coast of Oman on Thursday, June 11, becoming the third vessel linked to Indian crew members to be involved in a maritime…
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War crime: US strikes hit Iranian water facility serving 20,000
US military strikes in southern Iran have damaged a drinking-water facility serving more than 20,000 people, according to an investigation by The New York Times (NYT). The attacks, carried out early on…
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All three missing Indians dead after US strike on ship off Oman
All three Indian seafarers who were reported missing after a US military strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Minister for Ports,…
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Dubai fast-tracks tourist visas with 48-hour processing
Dubai: Dubai has introduced a quicker tourist visa service, allowing eligible visitors to obtain single-entry visas within 48 working hours after completing the required application process. The General Directorate of Identity and…
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Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ for delaying negotiations
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, June 10, warned that Iran would face consequences for delaying negotiations with Washington, saying the country had missed an opportunity to secure a favourable agreement.…
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One dead, 2 crew missing after tanker fire off Oman
Muscat: One casualty and two crew members were reported missing after an engine-room fire broke out aboard a tanker off Oman on Wednesday, June 10. The vessel was operating about 20 nautical…
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Footage shows Israeli army shoot Palestinian infant in West Bank
West Bank: A video released by Israeli human rights organisation B’Tselem has reignited scrutiny over the fatal shooting of a seven-month-old Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron. The…
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UAE-based Indian doctor pledges Rs 2 cr for Dubai crash victims
Dubai: An Indian doctor and philanthropist based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a Dirham 1 million (Rs 2,60,68,280) humanitarian assistance package for victims of the recent Emirates Road crash…
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Two Indians among 3 in critical condition after Dubai road crash
Dubai: Two Indian nationals are among three workers in critical condition following the minibus crash on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, that left seven people killed. Khaleej Times reported that…
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Qatar-born residents now eligible for National Service
Doha: Qatar has expanded eligibility for its National Service programme to include non-Qatari residents born in the country and children of Qatari mothers, allowing more residents to participate in military service and…
