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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…
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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…
