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Seven Hyderabad workers jailed in Saudi Arabia, families seek help
Hyderabad: Seven workers from Hyderabad of Telangana are currently detained in Safar Jail in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after being cheated by a travel agent. Their distressed families have sought help from Majlis…
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Lebanese President condemns UN convoy attack
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy, which occurred a day earlier on the airport road in Beirut,…
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Champions Trophy: Addl tickets for India matches to go on sale at 1:30 pm today
Dubai: The International Cricket Council has announced that additional tickets will be available for India’s three group matches and the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy. The tickets will go on sale…
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Jaishankar, Sa’ar discuss Trump’s vision of connecting Israel with India
Jerusalem: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Saturday President Donald Trump’s vision of connecting Asia, Europe, and the United States through Israel. A statement from the…
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369 Palestinians released in exchange of 3 Israeli hostages
Gaza: The Palestinian militant groups on Saturday released three more Israeli hostages held in Gaza, while Israeli authorities freed 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange. The freed Israeli hostages are Alexandre…
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Saudi Arabia to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially received the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), marking its selection as the host of the 10th Asian Winter Games NEOM 2029. This historic moment…
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Kuwait officially raises marriage age to 18
Kuwait City: In a significant move to enhance family stability and child protection, Kuwait has officially raised the minimum marriage age to 18. The amendment updates Article 26 of the Personal Status…
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Riyadh Metro records 18 million passengers since its launch
Riyadh: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Riyadh Metro has served nearly 18 million passengers since its launch on December 1, 2024, marking a major milestone in…
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Sudan famine camp attacks alarm UN humanitarians
United Nations: An escalation of fighting in and around a displaced people camp in western Sudan where famine conditions have been identified is alarming aid workers, UN ń he UN Office for…
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Dubai Mall to launch new section with 65 stores in March
Dubai Mall, which is one of the most popular malls in the world, is set to launch a new section at the start of the holy month of Ramzan, expected to begin…
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Saudi Arabia to host Arab Summit to discuss Trump’s Gaza take over plan
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is set to host Arab Summit on Thursday, February 20, in order to discuss Donald Trump’s plan for a United States (US) “take over” and…
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Deadline extended for Haj 2025 building registration in Makkah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the deadline for landlords to register buildings in Makkah for accommodating pilgrims during the upcoming Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-2025. Deputy Governor of…
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians: New countries added
Abu Dhabi: In a significant visa policy update, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals. Starting Thursday, February 13, Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid…
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Forced displacement in Gaza ‘pure brutality’: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned any forced displacement in Gaza, calling it “pure brutality” and completely unacceptable. Speaking to journalists on his flight from visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and…
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Iran rejects US accusation of funding, arming Yemen’s Houthis
Tehran: Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has rejected the US accusation that Tehran is providing the Yemen-based Houthis with financial resources, arms support, and military training.…
