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Iran rejects Trump claim of talks, Hormuz focus remains
Iran on Monday, August 3, denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations between Washington and Tehran were set to begin, while confirming that discussions with Oman on a temporary shipping arrangement…
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Trapped in Iran for a year: Two Indian seafarers plead for help
Two Indian seafarers have allegedly been stranded aboard a vessel at Iran’s Port Bushehr for nearly a year without salaries, electricity, adequate food or water, prompting the Forward Seamen Union of India…
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UAE urged Trump to take decisive action on Iran: Report
Washington: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged US President Donald Trump to take more decisive action against Iran, while Saudi Arabia pressed for diplomacy to ease regional tensions, The Wall Street Journal…
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Vishwesh Negi named India’s next ambassador to Iran
New Delhi: The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi as the next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday, August 3. Negi,…
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UAE freezes assets of Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates’ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has reportedly directed banks, financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to temporarily freeze assets linked to 41-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman…
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Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday, August 3, noting that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar had asked the United States…
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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Tel Aviv: Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official told The Associated Press on Sunday, August 2, in some…
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Iran rejects Hormuz reopening deal as Trump claims breakthrough
On the 46th day after the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, and 155 days after the outbreak of the war, Iran denied on Sunday, August 2, that…
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Watch: Spider-Man scales Dubai Frame in live stunt
Dubai: Dubai’s iconic Dubai Frame became the centrepiece of a Spider-Man-themed celebration on Saturday, August 1, as hundreds of residents and tourists gathered in Zabeel Park for a live stunt and drone…
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Viral videos: Chickens on giant Ferris wheel-style grill in Oman
Muscat: A giant Ferris wheel-style chicken grill has become an unexpected crowd-puller in Oman, with viral videos of hundreds of chickens rotating over charcoal fires captivating social media users and attracting visitors…
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Iran leaders show united front over war but divided over the goal
Cairo: With escalating attacks against United States bases and its allies over the past week, Iran’s leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can…
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Haj 2027: 4,508 Telangana pilgrims selected, 6,114 waitlisted
Hyderabad: A total of 4,508 applicants from Telangana have been selected through a digitally randomised draw of lots for Haj 1448 AH/2027, while 6,114 have been placed on the waiting list. Telangana…
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Iran executes 20-year-old convicted for ‘war against God’
New Delhi: Iran has executed 20-year-old protester Arvin Kheirkhah at Shahroud prison, reports said on Sunday, August 2. This comes amid concerns that many detainees arrested during the January protests could also…
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Iran war deal taking shape, US to stop new strikes: Trump
Washington: President Donald Trump, in a Saturday, August 1, evening social media post, claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that…
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran; Iranian FM warns US
Cairo: US President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, August 1, Kuwait said it…
