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Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces
Aden: Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes, something not immediately acknowledged by the kingdom after it warned the forces to withdraw from governorates…
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Buried 18K Palestinian bodies since Oct 2023: Funeral director
A 65-year-old mortician in Gaza said he has buried at least 18,000 Palestinian bodies since the Israel-Palestine conflict re-emerged in October 2023. Yousef Abu Hatab, who witnessed one of the worst tragedies…
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Israel stops Archbishop of York from visiting Palestinian families
The Archbishop of the Church of England, Stephen Cottrell, on Thursday, December 25, alleged that he was intimidated by the Israeli militia and stopped from meeting Palestinian families during a visit to the…
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Man attempts suicide at Makkah’s Grand Mosque; security officer injured
Makkah: A man attempted to take his own life at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 25, prompting an emergency response from security personnel stationed at the holy…
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Turkey detains over 100 IS suspects in raids ahead of holiday attacks
Istanbul: Officers from the Istanbul Police Counter-Terrorism Department launched simultaneous raids on Thursday at 124 locations and detained over a hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group who were allegedly planning…
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Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72
Tel Aviv: Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died,…
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3 Palestinians held on suspicion of torching Christmas tree in West Bank
West Bank: Three Palestinians have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a Catholic Church in the Israeli-occupied West Bank…
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Islamic scholar arrested in Jordan over video on Christmas, later released
The Jordanian Intelligence Services on Tuesday, December 23, arrested Islamic scholar Dr Ayman Al- Balawi after he posted a video regarding urging people not to celebrate Christmas. In the video, Al-Balawi explained…
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Video: Restaurant owner asks Israeli diners to leave after they misbehave
A restaurant owner in Spain asked Israeli diners to leave his establishment after they misbehaved while waiting for their order. They diners reportedly raised “Viva Israel” (long live Israel) slogans. The date…
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Israel military warns Palestinians not to share their ordeal on social media
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) distributed leaflets to Palestinians living in Tubas, in the northern occupied West Bank, on Wednesday, December 24, warning them against posting their ordeal on social media. The…
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Blast in Gaza wounds soldier, Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
Jerusalem: An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the US-backed ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the…
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Bethlehem lights up on Christmas Eve after two years of Gaza war
Bethlehem (West Bank): Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as crowds of families and music and decorations heralded a much-needed boost of Christmas spirit after two years…
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Telangana migrant worker seen begging in Dubai due to decline in mental health
A tribal migrant worker from Telangana, who went to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a job, was seen begging on the streets of the City of Gold after allegedly experiencing a…
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NBCC buys Rs 37 crore land in Dubai for urban development
New Delhi: State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd has bought nearly 15,000 sq ft of land in Dubai for AED 15 million (Rs 37 crore) to develop a mixed-use project, as part of its…
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Tucker Carlson named ‘Antisemite of the Year’ for opposing Gaza genocide
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has been named “Antisemite of the Year’ by a US-based pro-Israeli group for opposing the genocide in Gaza. The group, known as Stop Antisemitism, announced the…
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