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US approves multibillion-dollar weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The United States (US) on Friday, October 11, announced the approval of a multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement, the Pentagon said…
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Double-drone attack from Lebanon hits residential building in Israel
Jerusalem: One of the two drones launched from Lebanon into central Israel hit a residential building in the Israeli city of Herzliya without causing any casualties, said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).…
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Iran confirms recovery of slain senior commander’s body in Beirut
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that the body of its senior commander, Abbas Nilforoushan, who was reportedly killed alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in…
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US imposes sanctions on Iran over missile attack against Israel
Washington: The US has announced sanctions targeting Iran’s energy trade in light of the October 1 ballistic missile attack launched by the country against Israel, in retaliation for Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s…
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Donate Sir Syed day celebration funds to Palestine, Lebanon: AMU students
The students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) urged their Vice-Chancellor to allocate the upcoming Sir Syed Day celebration funds towards humanitarian aid for the people of war-torn Palestine and Lebanon, who are…
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Tech-snag hit Air India Express flight to UAE lands back in Trichy after 2.5 hrs
Chennai: An Air India Express flight to Sharjah that took off from Tamil Nadu’s Tirchy International Airport at 5:40 pm landed back safely after developing a technical snag, an official said on…
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Dubai announces Golden Visa for teachers: Check eligibility & other details
In a significant step, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that outstanding private sector teachers in Dubai can apply for a Golden Visa from October 15, 2024. Educators who…
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Middle East tensions, high crude oil prices bring rupee to 84-mark against dollar
New Delhi: With elevated crude oil prices amid global geo-political situations, the rupee on Friday, October 11 breached the 84-mark against the US dollar for the first time. The rupee traded lower…
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Saudi launches new insurance scheme to protect expat workers
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) and the Insurance Authority has launched a new insurance scheme “Insurance Product,” to protect the rights of expatriate…
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UAE imposes up to Rs 22L fine for offenders under new domestic violence law
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new domestic violence law to enhance victim protection and impose stricter penalties on offenders. Federal Decree-Law No 13 of 2024 was passed to address…
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Islamic jihad network head killed in Nur Shams: IDF
Jerusalem: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced early Friday, October 11 that Muhammad Abdullah, head of the Islamic Jihad’s network in Nur Shams was killed following an Israeli airstrike on the area…
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UAE-India travel: Etihad boosts flights to Jaipur from Dec
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is boosting its weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to ten a week from December 15, 2024. The announcement, coming…
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Abu Dhabi bans this plant to protect public health
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has recently announced a ban on the cultivation, production, propagation, and circulation of the poisonous oleander plant in the emirate. The decision aims…
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6 soldiers among 41 injured, 21 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
Beirut: At least 21 people were killed and 41 others injured in Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon, according to Lebanese sources. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said the Israeli warplanes launched 16 raids…
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UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023.…
