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Indian flight diverted to Turkey after ‘bomb threat’
Ankara: Vistara Airlines announced on Friday that its Mumbai-Frankfurt flight that was diverted to Turkey due to security concerns has landed safely in Turkey. Sharing a post on X, Vistara wrote, “Flight…
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Palestinian girl killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank
Ramallah: A Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli gunfire in the village of Qaryut, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, Palestinian sources said. Medical sources told Xinhua news agency on…
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Turkish-American woman killed in Israeli open fire in West Bank
Ankara: Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot during a protest against an Israeli settlement near the Palestinian village of Beita, and died of her wounds on Friday, the official Palestinian news agency…
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UAE Big ticket winners to donate Dh 15 million for Bangladesh flood relief
A group of 36 individual ticket winners in the UAE have decided to donate their Dirham 15 million prize to aid the victims of the devastating floods in Bangladesh. The group from…
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Watch: South Korean fans wave Palestinian flags during World Cup Qualifier
In a remarkable display of solidarity, South Korean fans waved Palestinian flags during a World Cup qualifying match against Palestine in Seoul on Thursday, September 5. The gesture took place despite the…
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UAE begins commercial operation of 4th nuclear reactor at South Korea-built plant
The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun commercial operation of the fourth reactor at the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant…
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Israeli army kills 6 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli forces killed six Palestinians in the West Bank city of Tubas, according to Palestinian medical and security sources. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Thursday that five Palestinians were killed in…
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Abu Dhabi announces fire safety jobs for citizens; here is how to apply
Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has announced vacant positions in the fire prevention and safety department. This decision is to enhance the emirate’s fire safety measures and ensure the well-being of its residents.…
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India, Saudi Arabia discuss new avenues to bolster defence cooperation
India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) discussed new avenues to further strengthen the longstanding and multi-faceted defence cooperation. The discussion took place during the sixth edition of the Joint Committee…
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UAE ramps up polio vaccinations of over 187,000 children in Gaza
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) support has accelerated the vaccination of over 187,000 children in Gaza since the launch of the polio campaign, Emirates News Agency WAM reported. This effort, in collaboration…
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Saudi minister announces support for Quran memorization
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Saudi Arabia, Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh announced the country’s support for competitions that encourage Muslims to memorize the Quran. He emphasised the importance of…
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Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza boosts local soft drinks: Report
The boycott calls for Coke and rival PepsiCo has boosted the local soft drinks brands in several Muslim countries. The boycott campaign, led by Arab countries against the companies that support the…
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Spain, Palestine will hold 1st summit this year: Spanish PM
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that Spain and Palestine will hold their first bilateral summit this year to strengthen ties. “Before the end of this year we are going…
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33 Palestinians killed in Israeli week-long operations in West Bank
Ramallah: Israel’s military operations across the West Bank, which began a week ago, have killed 33 Palestinians and wounded about 140 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The fatalities include 19…
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Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘Wear it Purple Day’ post
Iran has summoned Australia’s envoy to Iran, Ian McConville, over an Instagram post celebrating ‘Wear It Purple Day.’ Iran’s foreign ministry said the post was “disrespectful and contrary to Iranian and Islamic cultural norms”, according…
