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2,367 killed, 11,088 injured by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon: Health Ministry
Beirut: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict on October 8, 2023, reached 2,367, while injuries went up to 11,088, the Lebanese Health Ministry…
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Riyadh-Mumbai flight diverted to Muscat after security alert
Mumbai: A Riyadh-Mumbai flight of IndiGo was diverted to Muscat following a “security alert” on Wednesday morning and it landed safely, the airline said here. The aircraft is currently grounded in Muscat,…
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Israel renews airstrikes on Beirut’s suburbs
Beirut: Israeli warplanes renewed on Wednesday their raids on Beirut’s suburbs after days of cautious calm, launching three consecutive airstrikes on Haret Hreik. The raids were preceded by an Israeli warning to…
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Saudi Arabia stops issuing new licenses for delivery bikes
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has stopped issuing new licenses for motorcycle riders to deliver orders received through online applications. The suspension will continue until new regulations are…
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Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
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Top Indian planners to attend Shangri-La Muscat Wedding Fair
Shangri-La Muscat, the ultimate wedding destination for couples in Oman, is set to host its highly anticipated wedding fair for the first time in seven years, scheduled from Friday, October 18 to…
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Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes: Etihad Rail reveals journey times for passenger trains
One of the largest infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Rail has announced the journey times for its upcoming passenger trains across the country. This initiative represents an important…
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Gold prices in Dubai jump: Find 24, 22, & 18 carat rates here
Dubai: The gold prices at the opening of the markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, October 16, rose by Dirham 2.25 (Rs 51.49) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold…
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Residents in Gaza gripped by ‘unimaginable fear’ amid Israeli operation: ICRC
Gaza: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday that Palestinian people in the northern Gaza Strip are gripped by “unimaginable fear, confusion, and exhaustion” as Israel’s widening military…
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UN concerned over continued strikes between Lebanon, Israel: Spokesman
United Nations: The United Nations is concerned over the continued strikes across the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the civilian loss of lives, his…
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US presses Israel on improving Gaza humanitarian situation
Washington: The Joe Biden administration has confirmed that US Secretaries of State and Defence co-signed a letter last week that was sent to their Israeli counterparts, urging Israel to improve the humanitarian…
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10 killed, 15 injured in Israeli airstrike on Lebanon: Ministry
Beirut: At least 10 people were killed, and 15 others wounded in a violent Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported. TV footage showed that the airstrike, targeting residential…
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UAE to become 1st ME country to use ‘palm IDs’ for cashless transactions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become the first nation in the Middle East to adopt a new revolutionary biometric identification method known as “Palm IDs”. This innovation will enable…
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UN officials call for urgent ceasefire in Lebanon
Beirut: Two senior UN officials on Tuesday, October 15 urged a ceasefire in Lebanon after witnessing the dire circumstances facing families and children due to the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict, according to a statement…
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Who was Shaban Ahmed, 19-yr-old victim of Gaza tent fire?
Following a devasted Israeli bombardment on tents housing displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Hospital, Shaban al-Dalou, a 19-year-old student of software engineering at Al-Azhar University in the Gaza Strip has emerged as a…
