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Indian expat driver killed in truck collision in Dubai
Dubai: In a tragic incident, a 42-year-old Indian expatriate driver lost his life in a truck collision in Dubai on Thursday afternoon, April 24. The deceased, identified as Zubair Akbar, a native…
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UAE: Indian expat boy falls to death from residential building
Abu Dhabi: A 17-year-old Indian expatriate boy died after falling from a residential building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, April 24. The deceased was identified as Alex Binoy,…
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Syria open to normalising relations with Israel: Report
Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reportedly expressed interest in normalising relations with Israel and joining the Abraham Accords “under the right conditions.” This was revealed by United States (US) Congressman Cory…
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From hope to jackpot: Three Indian expats win Rs 34L each in Big Ticket draw
In a stroke of luck, five expatriates — including three Indian nationals — have each won an impressive 150,000 Dirham (Rs 34,87,570) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The…
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UN envoy holds talks in Oman as airstrikes continue in Yemen
Aden: United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has held meetings in Muscat, the capital of Oman, with senior Omani officials, Houthi leaders, and members of the diplomatic community to discuss…
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Lebanon receives USD 250M World Bank loan to reform electricity sector
Beirut: Lebanon has signed a USD 250 million loan agreement with the World Bank to support critical reforms in its struggling electricity sector, according to media reports. The agreement was signed by…
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Palestinians create role for vice president, possible successor to aging leader Abbas
Ramallah: The Palestine Liberation Organisation on Thursday announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor. The PLO Central Council’s decision came as…
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Syria’s new foreign minister to appear at UN in first US visit
Damascus: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani was set to raise his country’s new flag at the United Nations headquarters in New York Friday and to attend a UN Security Council briefing, the…
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Escalation in West Bank: Raids, settler attacks, and mass displacement
Deir Al-Balah: After the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, ignited the devastating war in Gaza, a deadly new reality also took hold for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. With the…
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Telengana Association in Israel holds vigil to condemn Pahalgam terror attack
Jerusalem: Seeking tough measures against terrorism, the Telangana Association in Israel held a candlelight vigil in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv to condemn the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The members of the…
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Houthis shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth USD 200 million in recent weeks
Washington: Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven US Reaper drones in less than six weeks, a loss of aircraft worth more than USD 200 million in what is becoming the…
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Emirates becomes world’s first autism certified airline
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has become the world’s first airline to receive official Autism Certification, marking a significant milestone in accessible air travel. Emirates has achieved the distinction of being the world’s first…
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Saudi Arabia to fine expats Rs 11 lakh for visa overstay
As preparations for Haj 2025 intensify, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a stern warning to expatriates: those who overstay their visas will face penalties of up to 50,000 Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia offers tax, visa perks to lure foreign investors
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently launched a new campaign aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This campaign, led by the Economic…
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Sudan faces world’s worst humanitarian crisis as second anniversary of war nears, UN says
United Nations: A nearly two-year-old war has engulfed Sudan in the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and led the African country to become the only nation experiencing famine, a senior UN official said…
