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‘Not going to occupy Gaza’: Netanyahu vows to free enclave from Hamas
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, August 8, affirmed that Israel’s objective is not to occupy Gaza but to free the enclave from Hamas control. “We are not going…
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Watch: Thousands attend funeral of Saudi student stabbed in UK
Makkah: Thousands of mourners gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to offer funeral prayers for Mohammed Yousef Alqassem, a 20-year-old Saudi student who was fatally stabbed near Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK).…
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UK condemns Israel plans to escalate Gaza conflict as ‘wrong’
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned as “wrong” Israel’s plan to further escalate its offensive in Gaza, calling for a reconsideration of the move that will only bring “more…
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday, August 8, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City, denouncing ongoing violations against Palestinians including starvation, forced displacement, and ethnic cleansing. In…
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US will not back Palestinian recognition, says Vance at UK talks
London: US Vice President JD Vance met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday at a stately home south of London, with the two leaders saying the agenda includes global economics…
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Telangana man jailed in Abu Dhabi, father seeks govt help
Hyderabad: The father of a 27-year-old man from Telangana detained in Abu Dhabi has appealed for urgent government intervention to secure his son’s release and return. Madhukar Jadav, a resident of Devitanda…
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Germany suspends military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war
Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday said his country will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.” Germany has been a stalwart…
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Hyderabad couple killed in UAE road accident, children injured
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a Hyderabad couple lost their lives in a road accident near Al Dhannah City, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Thursday morning, August 7. Their three children sustained…
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Emirates to ban power bank use onboard flights from Oct 1
Dubai: Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, announced on Friday, August 8, that passengers will no longer be allowed to use power banks during flights starting from October 1, 2025. While passengers may carry…
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SOAS becomes first UK university to expel student over pro-Palestine activism
London: The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, has expelled a student Haya Adam after a series of disciplinary measures linked to her activism for pro-Palestine activism. SOAS…
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Israel’s Security Cabinet approves plan to take military control of Gaza City
Jerusalem: Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take control of Gaza City as part of a five-point plan to “disarm” Hamas and end the war…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Indian envoy, vows to deepen strategic ties
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, to discuss ways to further strengthen the growing India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The two sides explored expanding cooperation…
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Netanyahu confirms India’s use of Israeli weapons in Op Sindoor
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly acknowledged that India deployed Israeli-made weapons, including the Barak-8 missile system and HARPY drones, during Operation Sindoor, the Indian military’s response against Pakistan after the…
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6,774 Indian workers sent to Israel under bilateral pact, 1 killed in 2024
New Delhi: Under a bilateral framework agreement signed in November 2023, a total of 6,774 Indian workers went to Israel for work as of July 1 this year, the government informed Parliament.…
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Protest in Khammam demands end to killings in Palestine
Hyderabad: A massive protest in Khammam on Thursday, August 7, demanded an immediate halt to the killings in Palestine and urged the Indian government to extend support to the Palestinian cause. Organised…
