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Haj 2025: Saudi Arabia opens registration for citizens, residents
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the opening of registration for Haj 1446 AH/2025 for domestic pilgrims, including citizens and residents. In an announcement on…
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Tears of joy as five Thai hostages return home after a year in Hamas captivity
Bangkok: Thailand witnessed an emotional homecoming as five nationals, held captive by Hamas for more than a year, finally reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday, local media reported. The…
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Saudi Arabia declares February 22 an official holiday
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that Saturday, February 22, will be an official holiday for workers in the private and non-profit sectors…
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Over 10,000 Indians in foreign jails, mostly in Saudi Arabia, UAE
New Delhi: As per the information available with the Ministry of External Affairs, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails at present is 10,152, the government informed Parliament on…
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Renting vs buying a car in Dubai: Which Is the better option?
Dubai, a global hub for tourism and business, offers various transportation options for both residents and visitors. Among the most popular choices are car rentals and buying a car. Whether you are…
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Two killed as Yemeni govt forces repel Houthi attacks in oil-rich province
Aden: At least two soldiers were killed, and several others wounded as Yemeni government forces repelled multiple attacks by Houthi group targeting the country’s oil-rich province of Marib, a military official told…
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Hamas must release all hostages now: US Secretary of State
Washington: Reiterating US President Donald Trump’s firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, following the return of three captives.…
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Six killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon: Report
Beirut: Six people were killed and two others injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the al-Shaara area near the town of Janta in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley. Israeli warplanes were conducting…
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Israeli airstrikes target military facilities near Damascus
Damascus: Israel carried out airstrikes on military sites in the countryside of Syrian capital Damascus, targeting facilities in the Deir Ali area, local media reported. The attack struck a location near the…
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Morocco & Iraq say relocating Palestinians would be contrary to international law’
Rabat: Morocco has denounced US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace and relocate Palestinians from Gaza. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks Saturday with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Rabat…
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Iran’s top leader meets Hamas leaders in Tehran
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader has met top Hamas leaders in Tehran, state-run IRNA news agency reported Saturday. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy chairman of Hamas’ Political Bureau, and…
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Kuwait rejects displacing Palestinians from Gaza
Kuwait City: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya has affirmed the country’s rejection of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, stressing the importance of adhering to the two-state solution. Al-Yahya told media on the sidelines…
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UAE: Two Indian expats win Dh 250 million in Big Ticket Draw
Two Indian expats have been announced as winners in the weekly Big Ticket draw. The lucky winners Pradeep Kuruvilla Jacob and Shanavas Kannoth Hamza each won a staggering grand prize of Dh…
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US unveils 7 billion arms deal for Israel as Netanyahu visits DC
The State Department has formally told Congress that it plans to sell more than 7 billion USD in weapons to Israel, including thousands of bombs and missiles, just two days after President…
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Last wish fulfilled: Indian businessman dies in Mumbai, cremated in UAE
Indian expat businessman Hemchand Chaturbhuj Das Gandhi received the fulfilment of his last wish when authorities conducted his funeral and cremated him in Dubai on February 6 after he passed away in…
