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Iran overturns rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence
Tehran: Iran’s supreme court has overturned the death sentence imposed on the well-known rapper Toomaj Salehi, according to his lawyer Amir Raesian. “As expected, the Supreme Court avoided an irreparable judicial error,”…
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SalamAir to launch direct flights from Muscat-Chennai
Muscat: Omani low-cost carrier, SalamAir, is set to launch direct flights from Muscat to Chennai, a South Indian city, starting on July 11. The airline will begin operating two weekly flights to…
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Palestinian journo Wael Al-Dahdouh performs Haj on behalf of late wife
Prominent Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, Wael Hamdan Ibrahim Al-Dahdouh, has performed the Haj pilgrimage this year on behalf of his late wife, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the…
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Job opportunities for Indian expats at embassy in Riyadh: Know details here
Riyadh: If you are looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there’s an opportunity for you. The embassy of India in Riyadh has invited applications from Indian expatriates for…
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UAE records highest summer temperature of 49.9°C
Abu Dhsbi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recorded the highest temperature of the summer season so far. In a post on X, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that a…
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Tunisian President sacks minister after deaths of 49 Haj pilgrims
Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked minister of religious affairs Ibrahim Chaibi after at least 49 pilgrims lost their lives in the Haj pilgrimage this year in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The announcement…
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Kuwait calls on citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country as soon as possible. This comes due to concerns of escalation and the potential…
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Saudi: Friday sermons, prayers shortened in two holy mosques until summer ends
The higher authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have issued a directive to reduce the duration of the Friday sermon and prayer in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the…
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Armenia officially recognises Palestine as a state
The government of Armenia has officially announced the recognition of Palestine as a state, becoming the 149th country to do so. In a statement on Friday, June 21, the Armenian Foreign Ministry…
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IWMF revokes award from Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has revoked the 2024 Courage in Journalism Award it had given to Palestinian journalist Maha Hussaini. Hussaini was awarded for reporting from the Gaza strip, where…
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Kuwait to deport expats living in illegal housing
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti government has announced strict measures against housing violations, mandating the deportation of expatriates found living in illegal accommodations within three to four days. The move comes as part of…
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Indian embassy in Riyadh celebrates International Yoga Day
Riyadh: The embassy of India in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted a yoga session to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex on Friday, June…
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No normalization with Israel at the expense of Palestinians: Saudi envoy to UK
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, said that his country will not normalize relations with Israel at the expense of the Palestinians. Prince Khalid’s…
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Some Indian millionaires may migrate to this country in 2024
Around 4,300 Indian millionaires are expected to migrate from India in 2024, according to a report by investment migration consultancy Henley & Partners. The top most preferred destination to move outside India is…
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Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has begun issuing Umrah visas to streamline Umrah performers’ arrivals to the Kingdom and ensure a smooth and worry-free experience. The new Umrah…
