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Iran’s IRGC unveils upgraded Emad, Qadr missiles
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled upgraded versions of two of its homegrown ballistic missiles, along with overhauled launchers that were damaged during the 12-day war with Israel, according…
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Israel says Rafah crossing to stay closed until further notice
Cairo: The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed “until further notice,” Israel said Saturday, after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said the territory’s sole gateway to the outside…
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US warns Hamas may attack Palestinian civilians in violation of Gaza ceasefire
West Palm Beach: The US State Department said on Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack…
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Egypt-Gaza Rafah crossing reopens Monday for returnees; exit stays shut
Cairo: The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said Saturday, but the territory’s sole gateway to the outside…
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels raid UN facility but all staff reported safe
Cairo: The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday raided a UN facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, a UN official said, but all staff were reported to be safe. Jean Alam, a spokesman for…
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After gold car, meet Dubai’s ‘Halal Porsche’
Porsches, sleek, fast, and symbols of wealth, are a common sight in Dubai. But this emerald-gold Porsche has turned heads for a very different reason, lovingly called a “Halal Porsche.” This car…
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Ship struck by projectile in Gulf of Aden says British military
Dubai: A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile, the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to…
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Dubai homes, harbours glitter with Diwali cheer
The celebratory spirit of Diwali has swept up Dubai– from decked-up homes to dazzling firework shows- social media is filled with people getting nostalgic while experiencing the festival of lights in a…
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Israel confirms remains of hostage Eliyahu Margalit handed over by Hamas
Tel Aviv: Israel says the remains of another hostage that Hamas handed over the day before have been identified as Eliyahu Margalit, as the Palestinian militant group looks for more bodies under…
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With 83 pc of its buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than money to rebuild
Auckland: The Gaza Strip is a tortured piece of land that is about 40km long and 11km wide. Some 2.3 million souls are crammed into a space of around 360 square kilometres.…
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Houthi chief dies from wounds sustained in Israeli airstrike
Dubai: An Israeli airstrike targeting the top leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebels in August killed the chief of staff of its military, officials said on Thursday, further escalating tensions between the group…
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US judge lifts travel curbs on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
New York: A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other events across the US as he fights his deportation case…
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Gaza: Returned bodies of Palestinians show signs of abuse before death
Some of the 90 bodies of Palestinians returned to Gaza by Israeli authorities on Wednesday, October 15 showed signs of abuse. The bodies were returned as per the ceasefire agreement between Hamas…
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Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia faces extension on detention
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, detained by Israel in 2024, is now facing an extension of his detention following a court decision. Amnesty International has called for the release of Dr Abu…
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Telangana man dies in Jordan; cause of death unclear
Hyderabad: A 27-year-old Telangana man, working in Jordan, died on October 14 under circumstances that are currently unclear. The deceased was identified as Boidi Raju from Kupti village in Nirmal district. He…
