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Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Haj permits from entering Makkah
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Haj pilgrimage from entering Makkah, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city.…
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Pregnant woman returns to Hyderabad after Pakistani husband abandons her
Hyderabad: A 22-year-old pregnant woman from Hyderabad who was allegedly cheated by her Pakistani husband returned to the city after an ordeal in the Middle East. The woman is a resident of…
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Israeli army opens fire at Palestinians heading to Gaza aid hub, at least 25 killed
Rafah (Gaza Strip): At least 25 Palestinians were killed and scores were wounded on Sunday, June 1, as they were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to…
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Dubai woman orders essentials from Temu, gets stickers
An Indian expat in Dubai ordered essentials from an app. However when she received it, things turned hilarious. Temu is an app where an online marketplace connecting consumers with manufacturers, often offers…
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Israeli military vehicle rams into bus carrying Palestinian Haj pilgrims
An Israeli military vehicle rammed into a bus carrying Haj pilgrims in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, in the early morning of Saturday, May 31. The incident reportedly took place…
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‘MIT wants free Palestine’: Indian-origin student barred from grad ceremony
An Indian-origin student and class of 2025 president at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Megha Vemuri, was banned from attending her graduation ceremony after she used the commencement stage to…
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Israel warns Hamas to accept US envoy’s Gaza ceasefire deal ‘or be destroyed’
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, “or be destroyed.” Witkoff’s proposal includes the…
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Israel shuts down last functioning hospital in northern Gaza
The Israeli military demanded the immediate evacuation of Al-Awda Hospital in Tal al-Zaatar on Thursday, May 29, the last operational hospital in northern Gaza. The Director General of the World Health Organisation,…
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Hamas says US ceasefire proposal under review, does not meet Palestinian demands
Gaza: A senior Hamas official said that a US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains under review, even though it does not meet the core demands of the movement…
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Israel cuts growth forecast due to conflict expansion, US tariff policies
Jerusalem: The Israeli Ministry of Finance lowered its growth forecast for 2025 to 3.6 per cent, from the 4.3 per cent predicted in January. The ministry on Thursday, explained that the baseline…
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US says Israel accepts temporary Gaza ceasefire proposal
Washington: The White House said that Israel has signed off on a 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli army continues its military actions in the war-torn area. White House Press Secretary Karoline…
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Yemen’s Houthis claim fresh attack against Israel
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group took responsibility for launching a fresh “hypersonic ballistic missile” attack against central Israel, saying it was aimed at Ben Gurion Airport. “We carried out a military operation targeting…
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Israel OKs more settlements in West Bank as Gaza strikes kill at least 13
Jerusalem: Israel announced Thursday, May 29, it will establish 22 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the legalisation of outposts already built without government authorisation. Israeli strikes on the Gaza…
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In touch with authorities in Iran to locate missing Indian men: MEA
Tehran/New Delhi: India on Thursday, May 29, said that it remains in touch with the authorities in Tehran for locating three Indian nationals who have gone missing in Iran. “The three Indian…
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UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced a four-day Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday for private sector employees. This was announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of…
