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Israel confirms September raid on Syrian ‘underground missile factory’
Jerusalem: Israel’s military revealed that around 100 of its troops conducted a raid in Syria in September last year to dismantle an underground missile factory allegedly funded by Iran. In a rare…
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Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israel announced that it will send a delegation of senior security officials to Qatar next week to discuss a Gaza ceasefire deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed in a statement that…
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Iran marks 5th anniversary of top commander Soleimani’s assassination
Tehran: Iranians across the country marked the fifth anniversary of the US killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, and Iraqi…
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Iran offers to help Indian nurse Nimisha Priya facing death row in Yemen
In a major development, Iran on Thursday, January 2, offered to help in the case of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is currently on death row in Yemen. “We are willing to…
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Indian banker in Dubai wins Rs 2 crore in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 46-year-old Dubai-based Indian banker won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,33,45,670)…
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Dubai: Up to 85 pc off on diamond, pearl jewellery on Jan 4, 5
Dubai: Do you want to purchase a pearl or diamond as a New Year’s gift? This is a good chance for you. A flash sale weekend has been planned by Dubai Jewellery…
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Over 53,000 Israeli settlers stormed Al Aqsa Mosque in 2024
At least 53,605 Israeli settlers stormed the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem during the year 2024, according to the Islamic Endowments Department. This is the largest number of settlers to storm Al Aqsa Mosque…
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Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, January 1, executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking. The executed were identified as: Jssim Mohammed Shabani Abdul-Ridha Younis Tangasir…
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Hyderabad man deceived by travel agent returns home from Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old Mohammed Sameer from Hyderabad, who was lodged in jail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) after being deceived by a travel agent, returned home safely on Wednesday, January…
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Dubai: Consulate assists 15,000 Indians seeking UAE visa amnesty
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, January 1, said that it has assisted more than 15,000 Indians who sought the services of the UAE visa amnesty initiative, which ended on Tuesday, December 31.…
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Palestinian Authority suspends operations of Al Jazeera
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Wednesday, January 1, temporarily suspended all operations of Qatari television Al Jazeera in the occupied Palestinian West Bank, Wafa News Agency reported. This move is attributed to…
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Former Israeli Defence Minister Gallant resigns from Knesset
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, January 1, announced his resignation from the country’s parliament (Knesset). Gallant’s decision comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by…
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Israel warns of escalation in Gaza if hostage deal not reached
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning stating that Israel would intensify its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a deal for the release of…
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Dubai: Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force
Dubai: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban will be applicable on styrofoam containers and cups, as well as…
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UAE: Mandatory health insurance scheme comes into effect
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers, which came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The scheme, which has…
