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Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming: UN

United Nations: The needs in Gaza, where the ceasefire is holding, are overwhelming, humanitarians said, adding that continuing Israeli operations in the West Bank are still producing casualties. “As the UN and…
Saudi Arabia launches first sales for new residential housing in Makkah

In a landmarking move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate development company, ROSNH Group has officially launched the first sales batch for ALMANAR, a residential community project in the holy city…

Egypt plans to rebuild Gaza, rejecting Trump’s depopulation proposal

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the U.S. can take…
US Secretary arrives in Riyadh for talks on Trump’s controversial Gaza plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza, as part of his first Middle East tour as the…
Watch: Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking his second…
Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming: UN

United Nations: The needs in Gaza, where the ceasefire is holding, are overwhelming, humanitarians said, adding that continuing Israeli operations in the West Bank are still producing casualties. “As the UN and…
US Secretary of State in Riyadh for talks on Trump’s controversial Gaza plan

Riyadh: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for talks with Saudi officials, focusing on a controversial US proposal for Gaza, as part of his first Middle East tour as…

Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel’s full withdrawal

Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday, February 17, voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday. “We fear that the complete withdrawal may not be achieved…
Video: Fire breaks out in residential building in Dubai Marina

Dubai: A fire broke out in a 29-storey residential building in Dubai Marina on Monday afternoon, February 17. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed thick smoke billowing from Dream Tower…
Israeli drone strike hits car in southern Lebanon, killing 1

Jerusalem: An Israeli drone targeted a car in the southern Lebanese port city of Sidon on Monday, killing one person, in the deepest strike in the country since a ceasefire between Hezbollah…
Watchdog: Israel plans nearly 1,000 more settler homes in West Bank

Jerusalem: Israel issued a tender for the construction of nearly 1,000 additional settler homes in the occupied West Bank, an anti-settlement watchdog said Monday. Peace Now says the development of 974 new…
Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

Moscow: Top Russian officials will hold talks with US counterparts on restoring ties, Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said Monday.…
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir marks first anniversary

Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, dignitaries, faith…
Gold prices in Dubai begin the week with a positive trend

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), rose on Monday, February 17, as markets opened for the first trading day of the week. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the…
Hezbollah leader demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Beirut: Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said that Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18, Tuesday. “Today, we are facing the February 18 deadline, and the occupation army must fully withdraw…