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Indian-origin student suspended from MIT over essay on Gaza genocide
An Indian-origin student has been suspended from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) over an essay he wrote about the Palestinian people and their suffering, and against Israel’s actions. Prahlad Iyengar, a…
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Video: Indian, Bangladeshi expats won Rs 68 lakh in Big Ticket draw
Three Indian expats and a Bangladeshi expat walked away with grand prizes of total value worth Dirham 295,000 (Rs 68,13,411) in the latest Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw. The winner of the…
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Video: Social media sensation Tenge Tenge performs Umrah
An 11-year-old Ugandan TikToker and social media sensation, Saad Ssozi, famously known as Rango Tenge Tenge, recently performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A video of Tenge in an ihram, the garment…
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UN stands against any violation of territorial integrity of Syria: Spokesman
United Nations: The United Nations stands against any violation of the territorial integrity of Syria, a UN spokesperson said, after Israel seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following the collapse…
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Sharjah allows conditional release of prisoners
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has announced a new law allowing the conditional release of prisoners who have served part of their sentence. It aims to strike a balance between rehabilitation and…
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Ex Israeli prez reveals Queen Elizabeth II’s strained ties with Israel
Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has revealed the strained relationship between Israel and Queen Elizabeth II, describing her positions on Israel as “difficult.” Rivlin’s remarks came during his participation in a celebration…
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Syrian transitional govt talks with ousted officials to transfer power
Damascus: Syrian ministers from the newly formed transitional government met with members of the ousted Bashar al-Assad’s administration to organise the transfer of state institutions and ensure the continuity of public services,…
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Humanitarian situation in Syria remains volatile: UN
United Nations: UN humanitarians said that the humanitarian situation in Syria remains volatile, with continuing hostilities and looting reported in the capital Damascus area but relative calm in the country’s northwest. The…
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UN envoy urges end to Israeli military actions in Syria
Geneva: The special envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Syria urged Israel to cease its military operations in Syria, emphasising the urgent need to halt all conflicts across the Middle…
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UAE condemns Israel for seizing buffer zone with Syria
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned Israel’s seizure of the demilitarised buffer zone in the Golan Heights and other neighbouring leading positions. The seizure violates international law, particularly…
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India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime
New Delhi: India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian government, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday.…
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Netanyahu appears in corruption trial, first sitting Israeli PM to face court
In a dramatic event of the political and legal saga, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, December 10, made an appearance in a Tel Aviv courtroom, becoming the first sitting Israeli…
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PM Modi could soon embark on a historic visit to Kuwait
New Delhi: Enhancing ongoing close cooperation and solid partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit Kuwait in what would be the first visit by an Indian PM to the key West…
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Kuwait halts e-Visa service, offers visa-on-arrival for 53 countries
The Kuwaiti government has temporarily halted its e-Visa service to implement system upgrades aimed at improving user experience. This affects travellers from 53 countries who rely on obtaining visas online before their…
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In a first, Apple to launch online, physical stores in Saudi Arabia
United States (US) technology giant Apple has announced plans to launch its first flagship retail store in Saudi Arabia starting 2026, and an Apple Store online in the Kingdom as early as…
