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Khamenei pardons journalists who reported woman’s death, sparking protests
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader has pardoned two female journalists who reported the death of a woman in police custody in 2022, state media reported. A report by Mizanonline, affiliated with the country’s…
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Netanyahu threatens to resume fighting in Gaza if hostages aren’t released Saturday
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip unless its hostages in Gaza are released. The ceasefire has been called into question as Hamas…
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World Governments Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai
Dubai: The highly anticipated World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 officially commenced on Tuesday, February 11, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will continue until Friday, February 14. Under the theme “Shaping…
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Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2027
Lausanne: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than originally planned, following a 12-year agreement with Saudi Arabia signed last year. The qualifying period,…
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UN announces death in Yemeni prison of aid worker detained by Houthi
Cairo: The United Nations World Food Programme said on Tuesday that an aid worker has died in a Yemeni prison three weeks after his detention by Houthi rebels. The announcement came a…
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Israeli forces fatally shoot pregnant Palestinian woman, sparking fear in West Bank
An eight-month pregnant Palestinian woman was shot dead on Sunday, February 9 in the Nur Shams refugee camp which is located in the occupied northern West Bank, which raised fears among Palestinian civilians…
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Saudi Arabia invites applications for jobs at health ministry
If you are looking for a job in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, there’s an opportunity for you. Norka Roots, the agency under the Government of Kerala to enhance support and provide assistance…
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Dubai unveils plans to introduce new Rail Bus system
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has unveiled plans to introduce a Rail Bus system at the ongoing World Government Summit (WGS). In a post on X, RTA revealed…
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Video: Indian billionaire Yusuff Ali honours employee by carrying coffin in Abu Dhabi
In a rare and touching display of compassion, Indian billionaire and Lulu Group chairman MA Yusuff Ali personally carried the coffin of his late employee, Shihabuddin, in Abu Dhabi. The emotional video,…
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Hamas delay in Gaza’s next hostage release brings fear on all sides for ceasefire
Jerusalem: The Hamas announcement that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from Gaza has threatened a fragile truce that’s seen as having the potential to wind down 16…
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Dubai: World’s highest penthouse in Burj Khalifa listed for Rs 443 cr
Dubai’s luxury real estate market has reached unprecedented heights—literally. The world’s highest residence, a 21,000-square-foot duplex penthouse in the iconic Burj Khalifa, is now on the market for 51 million US dollars…
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Trump to host Jordan’s King Abdullah II amid push for Gaza resettlement plan
Washington: President Donald Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza — perhaps…
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Saudi Arabia predicts moderate weather for Ramzan 2025
Riyadh: With just days left until the start of Ramzan 2025, a Saudi meteorologist has predicted moderate weather across the Kingdom during the holy month—a period marked by fasting, prayers, and acts…
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Saudi Arabia bans sale of tobacco in kiosks, grocery stores
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH) has introduced a ban on the sale of tobacco products in kiosks, grocery stores, and central markets.…
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Saudi Arabia releases Salma Al-Shehab after four years in prison
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian authorities have released women’s rights activist and academic Salma Al-Shehab after she served four years of a 34-year prison sentence, which was initially imposed over her posts on X…
