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Israel says it is stopping entry of all aid, supplies into Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv: Israel said on Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept a new…
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New York Governor orders removal of Palestinian studies job posting
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently ordered the City University of New York (CUNY) to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor role at Hunter College, citing concerns over…
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UAE grants 16,456 Golden Visas to top students, eduto professionals
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted Golden Visas to 16,456 individuals from the education sector, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and talent retention. Among…
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Saudi Arabia: Registration for two holy mosques Itikaf to open soon
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the registration date for Itikaf in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramzan 1446 AH-2025. In a…
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Father of Indian woman on death row in Abu Dhabi moves Delhi HC
New Delhi: The father of an Indian woman on death row in Abu Dhabi has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking to know her well-being. In his petition, which is likely to come…
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Migrant worker from Telangana killed in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a Telangana migrant worker was killed by a fellow Indian in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred in the SICO Building area, home to a large number…
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Syrians begin fasting during first Ramzan without Assad family rule in decades
Damascus: Some restaurants and coffee shops in Syria were closed during the day Saturday while others opened as usual as observant Muslims began fasting during the holy month of Ramzan, the first…
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UNDP urges urgent int’l support for Lebanon’s stability, recovery
Beirut: The deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) called for urgent international support for Lebanon to restore its security and revitalise its economy, according to a statement by Lebanon’s National…
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Hamas issues new hostage video, Israel says ‘will not be deterred’
Jerusalem: Hamas released a video of Israeli-Argentine hostage Eitan Horn, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, and has been held in the Gaza Strip ever since. The video, authorised by Horn’s…
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Israel supports US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire’s first phase
Cairo: Israel’s government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramzan and Passover, though Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce’s…
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Gaza’s Omari mosque holds first Taraweeh in 2 years after Israeli airstrike
The Palestinian historic and spiritual landmark religious structure, the Great Omari Mosque, located in the war-torn Gaza City, conducted its first Taraweeh prayer in two years following extensive Israel-initiated airstrikes that resulted in…
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Ramzan in fast-paced Dubai brings serenity, simplicity
As the holy month of Ramzan began, a sense of serene tranquility has dawned over the Arab world and Dubai, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates is no exception. Where…
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From UAE, man gives ‘triple talaq’ to wife in Kerala over WhatsApp
Kasargod: A 21-year-old woman residing in Kerala’s Kasargod was shocked when her husband sent a “talaq, talaq, talaq” message on WhatsApp to her father. Abdul Razzaq’s message had the words “talaq” being…
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First Taraweeh of Ramzan 2025 performed at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: Worshippers gathered on Friday, February 28, to perform Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1446-2025 at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi…
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Trump admin approves nearly USD 3 billion arms sale to Israel
Washington: The Trump administration has approved a major nearly USD 3 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that…
