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157 countries now recognise Palestine at United Nations
With several countries recognising the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the list of nations recognising the state has grown to 157. Some of the countries to recognise the…
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Bumble date ends in Rs 2.40L scam for Dubai-based chef
A Dubai-based chef lost Dh 10,000 (Rs 2.40 lakh) while he was on a date with a woman he met via a dating app, Bumble. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old…
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Saudi Arabia enforces tough penalties for unauthorised transport
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) on Monday, September 22, announced harsh penalties for anyone found operating unlicensed road transport across the Kingdom. In a statement, the TGA said violators will be…
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Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti passes away at 82
Riyadh: The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and the Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, has passed away on Tuesday, September 23. He…
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France recognises Palestinian statehood at United Nations meeting
United Nations: As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state…
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Israeli drone strike kills 5, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon
Beirut: An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed five people Sunday, including three children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said four of the killed, the three children as…
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Israel’s Netanyahu pursues ‘Greater Israel’ amid global criticism
Sydney: Much of the world is focused on a two-state solution in resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears devoted to realising his vision of a “Greater…
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Israel orders evacuation of Gaza hospital as world leaders gather at UNGA
Jerusalem: Israeli forces showed no signs of relenting on their new ground offensive in Gaza City on Monday as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and…
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Al-Sharaa makes historic first Syrian president return to UN since 1967
Damascus: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades. The…
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Watch: Palestinian flag raised outside London embassy after UK recognition
London: The Palestinian flag was raised outside the newly designated Embassy of the State of Palestine in London on Monday, September 22, marking United Kingdom’s historic recognition of a Palestinian state. The…
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Iran’s armed forces chief warns enemies of unexpected military action
Tehran: Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday, September 22, underlined Iran’s defensive readiness and warned the enemies of “strategic surprises” in response to…
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UAE leads int’l child rescue operation: 165 saved, 188 arrested
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led a major international crackdown on online child sexual exploitation, rescuing 165 children and arresting 188 suspects across 14 countries. In a statement on…
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Israeli strikes kill over 40 in Gaza City, refugee camp, say health officials
Cairo: Israeli strikes in Gaza City and at a refugee camp killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children, health officials said on Sunday, as several European countries and leading…
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Portugal joins UK, Canada, Australia in formally recognising Palestinian state
In a historic move, the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia and Portugal on Sunday, September 21, formally recognised a Palestinian state, a coordinated step by the three Commonwealth nations despite opposition from…
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India opt to bowl against Pakistan; no handshake again
Dubai: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4s match here on Sunday. As it was the case in the league…
