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Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement
Gaza: Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced on Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and…
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Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza amid ceasefire talks
Jerusalem: Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza, striking approximately 50 sites since early Wednesday, Israeli authorities said. In a joint statement, the Israeli Shin Bet domestic security agency and the military…
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Gaza residents await ceasefire, dream of rebuilding lives after war
Gaza: Over 2.2 million people in Gaza are closely following the “positive” news from Qatar, which suggests that both Hamas and Israel are nearing an agreement on a ceasefire to end the…
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Palestinian activists launched Gaza Cola to rebuild destroyed hospital
Palestinian activist Osama Qashoo has launched a soft drink Gaza Cola designed to raise financial funds for the reconstruction of al Karama Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.…
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UAE: 4 Indian, Bangladeshi expats win Rs 1 million in Big Ticket draw lottery
In the latest Big Ticket Draw Series 270, four expatriates from India and Bangladesh each won a staggering Dirham 80,000 (approximately 1885731.20 Rs) with three of them being a fruit vendor, a decor…
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UAE launches ‘Fast Track’ app to reduce airport entry time to 10 seconds
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come up with a new technological concept the “UAE Fast Track” that will enable easy entry into airport terminals. This innovative application from the Federal Authority…
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Imam who refused to condemn Hezbollah chosen for Trump inauguration
In a significant diplomatic move, a Muslim cleric from the United States (US) Michigan has been selected to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20. Husham Al-Husainy, the…
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Hamas set to free 33 hostages in first phase of Gaza truce deal
The next hours could bring a major breakthrough in the negotiation on ceasefires between Israel and Hamas that could put an end to the more than year-long conflict in Gaza. Qatar submitted…
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ICC chief prosecutor wants Israeli objections over Netanyahu warrant to be rejected
The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected. Karim Khan submitted his formal response…
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Houthi forces launch mssile at Israel, causing property damage
Yemen’s Houthi forces fired a missile at Israel early on Tuesday, triggering sirens in wide areas, including Tel Aviv and some Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to an Israeli…
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UAE’s most advanced satellite ready for launch from California
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is geared to make a giant leap in space technology by launching MBZ-SAT, its highest-resolution Earth observation satellite. Developed entirely by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin…
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UAE: Sharjah rents expected to remain high over the next 2 years
The rental market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Sharjah is changing dramatically. Experts have forecasted that rental prices will remain steep in the city over the next two years. The Emirates has…
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Hamas delivers ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire deal draft: Senior official
Gaza: Hamas delivered a “positive” response to a draft of the Gaza ceasefire agreement offered by mediators in the Qatari capital Doha, a senior Hamas official said. An official familiar with the…
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India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrims
New Delhi: India on Monday, January 13, signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, finalising a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for itself. Ministry of Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreement…
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Kuwait declares 3-day public holiday for Shab-e-Meraj
The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a three-day public holiday in observance of Shab-e-Meraj. The holiday will begin on Thursday, January 30, and will extend through to Saturday, February 1,…
