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OIC condemns Colombia’s plan to open embassy in Jerusalem

Jeddah: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday, July 16, strongly condemned reports that Colombia intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of UN Security Council resolutions…
Epstein clearly had connections to Mossad, CIA or both: JD Vance

United States Vice President JD Vance has said that convicted child sex offender and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein could have had connections to Mossad or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as he…

Syrian authorities seize rockets bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Damascus: Syrian authorities thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with Iraq, reportedly heading to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, state media said Thursday, July 16. The truck that…
Iran told Vance that Kushner, Witkoff ‘abused’ talks: Report

Iran privately warned US Vice President JD Vance that President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were exploiting their access to nuclear talks for personal financial gain, according…
Kuwait says it faces new round of incoming fire from Iran

Kuwait’s military on Thursday, July 16, said it was intercepting new incoming fire from Iran. The attack by Iran comes as the United States has stepped up its attacks on the Islamic…
United States strikes northern Iran, halts blockade ship

Dubai: The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, July 16, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its…
US: Over half of Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in major split

More than half the House Democrats have voted to strip USD 3.3 billion in US aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is…

Hyderabadi businessman wins Rs 9 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

Hyderabad: Mohammed Ayyubuddin, a 45-year-old Hyderabadi businessman based in Sharjah, has won USD 1 million (Rs 9.62 crore) in the latest Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday, July…
Navi Mumbai airport launches first int’l flight to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced international services on Wednesday, with Air India Express operating the first overseas flight from the airport to Abu Dhabi. The Air India Express flight carrying…
Yusuff Ali becomes first recipient of Kuwait’s Golden Residency

Kuwait City: Kuwait has granted its first 15-year Golden Residency to Indian businessman Yusuff Ali M A, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group International, marking a significant step in the country’s…
US launches fresh Iran strikes as Hormuz tensions deepen

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, July 15, saying the operation targeted military capabilities Tehran has used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of…
Delhi HC cancels Alhind’s UAE passport services contract

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, July 15, cancelled the contract awarded to Alhind Tours and Travels LLC to operate Indian passport, visa and related consular services in the United…
Body of Indian marine engineer recovered after Oman ship attack

The body of 30-year-old Indian marine engineer Heramb Karmarkar, who went missing after a merchant vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, has been recovered, AFP reported on Wednesday, July 15,…
Dubai plans to build new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: In a move to strengthen the UAE’s trade resilience, Dubai is planning to build a new port that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial…
Palestine welcomes India’s new aid projects for Gaza recovery

New Delhi: The Embassy of the State of Palestine on Wednesday, July 15, welcomed India’s decision to establish three development projects for the Palestinian people, calling the initiative an important step towards…