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Trump says Iran talks were ‘very good’ as Araghchi warns US, Israel
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran continued in Doha on Wednesday, July 1, with US President Donald Trump describing the negotiations as “very good” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Dubai airport warns of peak travel days as July rush begins
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has warned travellers to prepare for heavy passenger traffic as the annual summer holiday rush begins, with around three million people expected to travel through the airport during…
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Iran invites BJP, Congress leaders to Khamenei funeral
Iran has invited senior leaders from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress to attend the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on…
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Saudi Arabia wraps up Haj 2026, begins planning next season
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has concluded the Haj 2026 (1447 AH) season with the departure of the last group of pilgrims, marking the end of a large-scale operation that supported worshippers from their…
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Saudi Arabia begins 30 pc Saudization in engineering jobs
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced a 30 per cent Saudization requirement for engineering professions in the private sector, as the Kingdom continues efforts to increase the employment of Saudi nationals in skilled…
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We can finance ourselves: Netanyahu on ending US aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel should begin reducing its dependence on financial assistance from the United States, arguing that the country’s economy has grown strong enough to sustain itself…
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Indian embassies in Gulf remind expats of revised passport fees
Indian embassies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have reminded expatriates that the revised passport and passport-related service fees notified by the Government of India are in force…
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Dubai: Indian jeweller creates world’s most expensive Lego trophy
Dubai: A Lego FIFA World Cup trophy assembled by a 10-year-old boy has been transformed into what is believed to be the world’s most expensive Lego trophy, valued at Dirham 300,000 (Rs…
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Inside Kaaba washing ceremony: Saudi showcases ceremonial tools
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a specially designed toolkit used during the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba, highlighting the Kingdom’s efforts to preserve one of Islam’s oldest traditions while enhancing services…
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Watch: Ceremonial washing of Kaaba held at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Makkah: The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba was held on Tuesday, June 30, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, continuing one of Islam’s oldest and most revered traditions. On behalf…
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Saudi Arabia to hold annual washing of Kaaba on June 30
Makkah: Saudi Arabia will hold the annual washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, June 30, corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, as one of the most significant religious ceremonies associated with…
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West Bank: 54 Palestinian children killed, highest since 1967
West Bank: An Israeli human rights organisation has reported that 54 Palestinian children and teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in 2025, describing it as the highest…
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India extends emergency consular services in UAE
Abu Dhabi: India has extended emergency-only consular services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 1 due to administrative reasons. In a post on X on Monday, June 29, the Embassy…
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Oman denies backing Strait of Hormuz transit fees
Oman has denied reports that it supports imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi clarifying that discussions with Iran concern voluntary maritime services…
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Rats, poor sanitation worsen health risks in Gaza displacement camps
Gaza Strip: Poor sanitation and rat infestations are worsening health conditions in Gaza’s displacement camps, where thousands of families displaced by the war that began after the Hamas attack on southern Israel…
