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Saudi Crown Prince, Macron to lead two-state solution conference in New York
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French president Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Tuesday evening, September 2, to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis, regional developments, and joint diplomatic efforts.…
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Two groups of Indian colleagues win Rs 8 cr each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: Two groups of Indian colleagues hit the jackpot, winning USD one million (Rs 8,80,36,550) each in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, September 3, at Dubai…
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Dubai: 1 killed, 2 injured in three-vehicle collision on Emirates Road
Dubai: One person was killed and two others were injured in a Dubai traffic accident involving three vehicles on Emirates Road near the Dubai Club Bridge on Monday afternoon, September 1. Dubai…
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Utrecht University becomes 1st in the West to boycott Israel over Gaza war
The Netherlands’ Utrecht University has made history by becoming the first academic institution in the Western world to implement a full academic boycott of Israel. The landmark decision, announced by Rector Wilco…
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UAE President arrives in Riyadh on fraternal visit
Riyadh: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday, September 3. He was received upon his arrival at King Khalid…
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Gold prices open at record highs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Gold prices opened strongly on Wednesday, September 3, in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, sustaining recent record highs amid rising anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and ongoing global economic uncertainty.…
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Gaza records 185 starvation deaths in Aug, 19 more in 48 hours
Gaza Strip: The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to deepen, with 185 starvation-related deaths recorded in August alone, including 12 children, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. This marks…
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Israel considers placing Greta Thunberg in terror detention if flotilla reaches Gaza
Tel Aviv: Swedish activist Greta Thunberg could face detention in high-security prison facilities if she attempts to enter Gaza aboard a humanitarian flotilla, Israeli daily Israel Hayom reported. Thunberg set sail from…
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Historic Al Nuri mosque in Iraq reopens eight years after destroyed by ISIS
Baghdad: The Great Mosque of Al Nuri, one of Iraq’s most iconic landmarks, reopened in Mosul’s Old City on Monday, September 1, eight years after it was destroyed by ISIS militants. The…
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Actress Hannah Einbinder urges ‘Jews of conscience’ to reject Zionism
Jewish American actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder has gone viral after posting an Instagram story calli.mtng on “Jews of conscience” to reject Zionism and speak out against Israel’s actions in Gaza.. Her…
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60 pc of Gen Z in US support Hamas over Israel: Poll
Washington: Nearly 60 percent of Generation Z voters between the ages of 18 and 24 in the United States (US) support Hamas rather than Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The poll,…
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Israel carrying out secret excavations under Al-Aqsa Mosque: Jerusalem governorate
Jerusalem: The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate has alleged that Israel is carrying out hidden excavations beneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque, endangering Islamic antiquities and the site’s historical fabric. In a statement posted on Facebook…
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Saudi Arabia imposes Rs 1 lakh fine for smoking in food outlets
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced tough new penalties to enforce food safety standards, with smoking in undesignated areas of food establishments now attracting the…
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Kuwait replaces jail with community service for traffic offences
Kuwait City: In a landmark move, Kuwait has introduced a new traffic law replacing prison sentences and fines with community service for certain traffic offences. The reform aims to improve road safety,…
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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, says leading global scholars’ association
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), the world’s foremost body of experts on mass atrocities, on Monday, September 1, formally declared that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of…
