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Iran urges India, Pakistan to ‘exercise restraint’ amid soaring tensions
Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday asked India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” and prevent an escalation, ahead of his talks with the Pakistani leadership as tensions soared between the…
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Iran rejects accusations of involvement in Houthi attacks on Israel
Tehran: Iran on Monday, May 5, rejected accusations by US and Israeli officials of its involvement in attacks on Israel by the Houthis in Yemen. In a statement released early Monday, the…
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Video: Israeli soldiers blow up Gaza building for gender reveal, sparks outrage
A video widely circulated on social media has sparked outrage after it allegedly showed Israeli soldiers detonating a building in Gaza as part of a gender reveal celebration. The video, filmed by…
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US man sentenced to 53 years for murder of Palestinian-American boy
A 73-year-old landlord from Illinois, a state in the Midwestern United States (US), has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for a brutal hate crime that left a six-year-old Palestinian-American boy…
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Gold prices soar in Dubai: 24-carat hits Dh 392.50 as markets open
Gold prices saw a notable surge at the opening of the markets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, May 5. According to data from the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price…
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Lebanon welcomes UAE’s decision to lift travel ban
Beirut: Lebanon welcomed the decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to lift a travel ban on the country. The UAE Foreign Ministry confirmed on Sunday that Emirati citizens will be allowed…
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Houthis announce ‘comprehensive air blockade’ against Israel
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group said that it will continue launching missile attacks at airports in Israel, especially at Ben Gurion Airport, as part of its “comprehensive air blockade” against the country. “We…
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Iran threatens strikes on US, Israel if attacked, cites missile readiness
Tehran: Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that Iran would strike US and Israeli interests, bases, and troops “wherever and whenever deemed necessary” if either country initiates a war against the Islamic…
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Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Pakistan ahead of his trip to India
Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with the country’s leadership ahead of his trip to New Delhi, amid tensions between…
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Israel approves plans to intensify Gaza operations, official says
Tel Aviv: Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ramp up the war against Hamas in Gaza, an official said, with plans to capture more territory in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave and call…
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Iran revises port blast death toll to 57, arrests two over safety failures
Tehran: Iran revised the death toll from a major explosion at its main commercial port late last month down to 57 from 70, while state television reported two arrests in connection with…
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Netanyahu vows retaliation after Houthi missile strikes Israel’s airport
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Houthi forces in Yemen and their ally, Iran, after a missile launched by the group struck Israel’s international airport. Writing on the…
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Three Emiratis jailed in Ras Al Khaimah for framing Indian businessman in fake drug case
A criminal court in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has sentenced three Emiratis — two men and a woman — to prison terms ranging from 10 to 15 years for…
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Foundation names Israeli commander behind Hind Rajab’s murder
The Hind Rajab Foundation has identified the Israeli military unit and commander allegedly responsible for the killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family, and has filed a war crimes complaint…
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Video: European pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia on horseback to perform Haj
Four European pilgrims—one from Morocco and three from Spain—have arrived in Saudi Arabia on horseback to perform the Haj pilgrimage for the year 1446 AH-2025, which is expected to begin on June…
