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Pakistan’s military faces scrutiny over symbolic Gaza solidarity
New Delhi: As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza enters its second year, Pakistan’s military establishment is facing renewed criticism for what analysts describe as “performative solidarity” with Palestinians. Despite a series of…
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‘No Palestinian state’: Netanyahu signs West Bank settlement expansion plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday approved a settlement expansion plan in the occupied West Bank, a move that could undermine the possibility of any future Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported.…
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Trump to meet Qatari Prime Minister in New York
Washington: US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in New York, days after an Israeli air strike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, local…
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Loud explosion heard in Madinah; public urged to refrain from speculation
A loud explosion was heard across several neighbourhoods in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in the early hours of Thursday, September 11. Some residents also reported seeing a missile-like object in the sky, leading…
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As Israel carried out strikes far beyond its borders, violence surged in West Bank
Tulkarem: As Israeli strikes in far-off Qatar and Yemen sparked regional tensions this week, violence surged in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem. A shooting attack at a Jerusalem bus stop…
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UAE summons Israel to condemn attack on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates summoned Israel’s envoy in the country on Friday to condemn Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar, increasing pressure on the country as Qatar’s top diplomat visits…
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India backs UN resolution for two-state solution in Palestine
United Nations: India on Friday voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that endorses the ‘New York Declaration’ on peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and implementation of…
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Israeli strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels damage residential homes
Aden: Israel’s deadly airstrikes this week targeting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have damaged residential areas in the country’s capital of Sanaa, leaving many houses in ruins and residents without help from authorities…
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Albania’s leader says his new anti-corruption ‘minister’ is an AI
Tirana: Albania’s leader said Friday his new cabinet will include an artificial intelligence “minister” that will be in charge of running public funding projects and fighting corruption in public tenders. Prime Minister…
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Saudi jewellery designer eyes India ties to boost luxury goals
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s jewellery industry must partner with India’s established gemstone and craftsmanship sector to meet the Kingdom’s ambitious luxury market goals, Princess Nourah Al-Faisal said on Friday. The designer and founder…
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Israel leaders ‘do not care’ about hostages: Qatar after Doha strikes
United Nations: Israel’s leaders showed they “do not care” about the hostages held in the Gaza Strip after its attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar’s prime minister told the…
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Egypt warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if Hamas officials are targeted on its soil
Cairo: Egypt has reportedly warned the United States (US) that any attempt to target Hamas officials on its soil would result in “devastating consequences.” The warning comes amid rising tensions in the…
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Indian expat group in UAE calls to update India’s gold import rules
Sharjah: The Indian Association Sharjah (IAS), a leading Indian expatriate organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has petitioned the Indian government to update its gold customs regulations. The group highlighted difficulties…
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Dharmendra Pradhan visits BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently on a tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paid a visit to the BAPS Hindu temple on Thursday, September 11, and was pleasantly…
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Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic summit over Israeli attack
Doha: Qatar will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday, September 14, and Monday, September 15, to discuss the Israeli airstrike on Doha that targeted Hamas leaders, the Qatar News Agency (QNA)…
