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Saudi Arabia eyes Syria route for Greece fibre-optic cable: Report
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is considering rerouting a major fibre-optic cable linking the Kingdom to Greece through the Mediterranean Sea via Syria instead of Israel, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported, citing officials familiar…
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US plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
Washington: The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which was shuttered in 2012 during the…
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At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa region
At least 10 people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley late on Friday, February 20, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA). This comes…
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Registration opens for Itikaf 2026 at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Friday, February 20, announced the opening of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, for men and women at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy…
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Drone strike hits aid convoy in Sudan, three killed
Khartoum: An aid convoy was hit by drone strikes Thursday, killing three people and wounding four aid workers as it travelled to cities in central Sudan’s Kordofan region, the epicentre of fighting…
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Trump warns he’s considering limited strikes on Iran
Washington: President Donald Trump warned on Friday that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the next…
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Thousands gather at Al-Aqsa for first Ramzan Friday prayers
Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Muslims gathered under heavy security at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, among them Palestinians who…
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Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study
Gaza Strip: More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceeding figures released by local authorities at the time, according to…
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FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trump’s Board of Peace
Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Gaza Strip during the inaugural meeting…
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Trump administration considers 5,000-person military base in Gaza: Report
Gaza Strip: The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering plans to establish a large military base in the Gaza Strip to support a proposed multinational security mission, according to a…
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Iran warns US bases, assets in region could be ‘legitimate targets’ if attacked
Tehran: Iran has warned that United States (US) military bases and assets in the Middle East would be considered “legitimate targets” if Washington launches any attack, according to a letter sent to…
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Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security
Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy month began on Wednesday, February 18, affecting the religious and cultural life…
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‘Mass depression’ grips Iranians after violent protest crackdown
Tehran: Standing on her balcony in the Iranian capital, Tehran, the teacher shouted out into the darkness, “Death to the dictator!” and “Death to the murderer, Khamenei!” on a recent night, joining…
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Iran, Russia hold joint drills after Trump’s 15 day deadline
Cairo: Naval forces of Iran and Russia held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, amid growing speculation about an impending US military strike against Iran.…
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Donald Trump mulls limited strike in Iran: Reports
Washington: US President Donald Trump is weighing a limited military strike on Iran to push Tehran into a nuclear deal, The Wall Street Journal reported. The newspaper said Trump is considering “an…
