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Two peacekeepers killed as AU condemns South Sudan attack
Addis Ababa: The African Union (AU) has condemned armed attacks carried out on Monday, on a United Nations (UN) convoy in South Sudan’s Jonglei State. In a press statement, the AU said…
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Netanyahu condemns rioters after West Bank settler violence
Cairo: Israel’s prime minister has spoken out after weeks of settler violence in the occupied West Bank and condemned the actions of a “handful of rioters.” Israeli strikes and fire have killed…
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UAE grants Musk’s Starlink 10-year satellite internet licence
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License to provide broadband satellite internet services in…
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Iran’s Pezeshkian urges Trump to avoid turmoil, pursue dialogue
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged US President Donald Trump to avoid creating further turmoil, saying Tehran believes its differences with Washington can be resolved through dialogue and implementation of a…
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Hormuz crisis leaves 400 ships, 6,000 seafarers stranded in Gulf
Up to 400 ships carrying around 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely, six months after the conflict in the Middle East began, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) said…
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Six months into war, Iran’s hard-liners defy US, tighten grip
Tehran: After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long…
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Saudi Arabia launches Riyadh Digital District to attract tech talent
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) on Thursday, August 27, launched the Riyadh Digital District, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting international technology companies, skilled professionals and investment to…
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US moves to curb Banque Misr’s UAE operations over Iran
Washington: The Trump administration is taking steps to limit an Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the financial institution of serving as an economic lifeline to Tehran’s leadership as…
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US revokes visa of Iraqi woman honoured by Biden administration
Washington: The United States has revoked the visa of an Iraqi national honoured by the previous Biden administration after she was placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Terror Watchlist, the State…
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India, Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation
New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, August 28, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation…
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Iran urges countries not to join ‘illegal’ US sanctions
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday, August 28, urged countries not to join Washington’s unilateral sanctions against Iran. In a statement, the ministry condemned US sanctions policies against Iran, saying they…
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Gaza: 4 Palestinians killed in 24 Israeli ceasefire violations
Gaza Strip: Israeli forces carried out 24 alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, August 27, killing four Palestinians and injuring 14 others, including four children and…
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Iran’s FM says US must drop pressure to put diplomacy on track
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the United States must abandon pressure and build trust if diplomacy is to be put back on track. In a post on X on…
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Prominent Saudi scholar Abdul Aziz faces death penalty threat
Saudi human rights organisation ALQST has raised alarm over concerns that the Public Prosecution is seeking the death penalty against prominent Islamic scholar Abdul Aziz Al-Tarifi, who is being held in solitary…
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AAP’s Sanjay Singh questions Haj 2027 tender, Centre responds
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has raised questions over the Haj 2027 Comprehensive Service Package tender, alleging irregularities in the selection of a service provider and prompting…
