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UNIFIL calls for commitment to ceasefire as Israeli forces advance in Lebanon
Beirut: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Thursday that any actions threatening the fragile cessation of hostilities in Lebanon must stop. “Both Israel and Lebanon have confirmed their…
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Saudi Arabia offers free luggage storage for Umrah performers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced free luggage storage facilities for Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The announcement was made by the General…
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Indian expat engineer dies in Doha hours after receiving job offer
Doha: A 22-year-old Indian expatriate recently died in Doha, Qatar, due to a heart attack, local media reported. The deceased has been identified as Raees Najab, a native of Pallinada in Thiruvananthapuram…
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Syria’s interim authorities launch operations in Damascus suburbs, Tartus
Damascus: Syria’s interim administration initiated a security campaign in rural Damascus on Thursday, alongside an operation targeting armed groups in the coastal province of Tartus, local media Al-Watan Online reported. The campaign…
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Missing Indian expat found dead in Kuwait
Kuwait City: An Indian expat, who had been missing since Monday, December 16, was found dead in a traffic accident in the Abu Halifa area of Kuwait. The deceased has been identified…
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Ain Dubai, world’s largest, tallest observation wheel, reopens after 2 yrs
The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel—‘Ain Dubai’ (Dubai Eye)—on Thursday, December 26, officially reopened its doors to the public. Located on Bluewaters Island, the Ain Dubai had a soft launch reopening…
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims
These days, the mountainous regions surrounding Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing an influx of residents, visitors, and Umrah pilgrims to enjoy the pleasant weather. Mount Hira, located 4 kilometers northeast of the…
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Volunteers worked over 1.4M hrs at Prophet’s Mosque in 2024
At least 176 volunteer teams have carried out a total of 1,445,982 hours of volunteer service at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of 2024. This contribution was…
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At least 22 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
Gaza: At least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Civil Defence in Gaza, told Xinhua that Israeli aircraft targeted tents…
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Israel launches airstrike on Lebanon despite ceasefire: Report
Beirut: An Israeli airstrike hit a house in eastern Lebanon’s Baalbek area, despite a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese official and military sources said. The official National News Agency said…
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Ambush in Syria kills 14 interim govt officers
Damascus: Fourteen officers from Syria’s interim Ministry of Interior were killed and ten others injured in a “treacherous ambush” in the northwestern province of Tartus on Wednesday, the interim government’s Interior Minister…
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns Houthis
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the…
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UAE: 13-year-old Indian expat boy’s vision saved after rare cricket ball injury
A 13-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat boy’s vision was recently saved after he sustained a severe eye injury while playing cricket in Dubai. The boy, an 8th grade student, was…
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Israeli defence minister vows to maintain military control over Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in Gaza and maintain “security control” over the Palestinian territory, raising concerns that the latest round of ceasefire talks…
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Israel, Hamas blame each other for Gaza ceasefire delay
Jerusalem: Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations on Wednesday, each blaming the other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a press statement, Hamas said the talks in Doha, mediated by…
