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Netanyahu apologises to Qatar PM for attack on Doha: Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, September 29, formally apologised to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for the recent attack on the Qatari capital, Doha, in a…
- Middle East
Kuwait foils plot to attack places of worship, arrests Arab resident
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the arrest of an Arab resident accused of plotting a violent act targeting places of worship. The suspect, linked to a banned group,…
- Middle East
Indian Embassy in Riyadh to screen Bollywood film ‘Kites’
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh will present the Bollywood film Kites on October 4 at 6 pm in its auditorium, marking India’s participation as the guest country at the fourth…
- Middle East
Fly India-UAE and beyond with Air Arabia’s super seat sale from Rs 6,038
Dubai: Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced its ‘Super Seat Sale’, offering 1 million seats at fares starting from Rs 6,038 on non-stop…
- Middle East
Gaza: Israel kills 50 Palestinians in 24 hrs as blood banks face ‘complete shutdown’
Gaza Strip: Israeli attacks killed 50 Palestinians and injured 184 across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, while hospitals are facing a critical shortage of blood. In a statement posted…
- Middle East
Visitors to Saudi Arabia can now open bank accounts
Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has approved the use of the “Visitor ID” as a valid document for opening bank accounts across the Kingdom. The decision aligns with banks’ account opening…
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Global Sumud Flotilla enters final stage of journey to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a major international mission aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has entered the final stage of its journey. The fleet of 44 ships is carrying humanitarian…
- Middle East
Indian bartender wins Rs 12L in Big Ticket draw after 8 years of trying
Dubai: In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 39-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat from Kerala won a staggering Dirham 50,000 (Rs 12,07,318) in the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in Abu Dhabi. The winner,…
- Middle East
UAE adds 4 new visit visa categories, amends entry permit rules
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday, September 29, new amendments and additions to its entry visa regulations through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security…
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Saudi Arabia releases former imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque after 7 years in jail
Riyadh: Saudi authorities have recently released Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, a prominent former imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after spending more than seven years in prison. The advocacy group Prisoners of…
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Telangana women leaders honoured in Dubai during Bathukamma 2025
Dubai: Prominent women leaders from Telangana were felicitated in Dubai as part of the Bathukamma 2025 celebrations, strengthening cultural ties between the state and the Gulf region. The event, held on Sunday,…
- Middle East
‘I’m terrified and it’s mortifying’: Jennifer Lawrence on Gaza violence
Oscar-winning US actress Jennifer Lawrence has voiced alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and expressed concern about political dishonesty in the United States (US). “I’m terrified and it’s mortifying,” Lawrence said…
- World
US unveils 21-point plan to end Gaza war
Washington: The United States has proposed a 21-point initiative to end the Gaza war and lay the groundwork for a future Palestinian state, according to a document obtained by The Times of…
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Video: Shoes thrown at Netanyahu poster during Gaza protest in Seoul
Seoul: A video widely circulated on social media shows protesters in the South Korean capital hurling shoes at a large poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstration on Saturday, September…
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Netanyahu admits using social media to influence US amid Gaza crisis
New York: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that his government treats social media as a “weapon” to secure political support in the United States, sparking fresh controversy amid the ongoing…
