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US launches ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday, August 24, launched what he called an “economic onslaught” against Iran, warning governments, banks and companies worldwide that they must choose between doing business…
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Gaza children’s kites become target of Israeli military threats
Gaza: Kites flown by children in Gaza have become the latest flashpoint in the conflict, with Israel threatening intensified military action over kites, balloons and drones launched towards its territory. Israeli Prime…
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Iran warns ‘our hands are not tied’ over US sanctions
Iran has warned that it will respond to expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it believes are cooperating with Washington, as Tehran faces mounting economic pressure and tensions remain high over…
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Former Assad-era grand mufti gets life sentence in Syria
Damascus: A former Islamic religious leader was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in the latest Syrian court trial of officials affiliated with the rule of ex-President Bashar Assad. Former grand…
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India, GCC review free trade deal talks in Riyadh
Riyadh: India has reviewed the negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, held wide-ranging talks with the secretary general…
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Iran rial hits record low as US prepares fresh sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday, August 24, as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day” and would add further pressure on an economy…
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Gaza records 4,379 Israeli ceasefire violations in 315 days
The Gaza Government Media Office said on Monday, August 24, that it had documented 4,379 Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement over 315 days, leaving 1,286 Palestinians dead and 4,257 injured. It…
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Tanker catches fire after projectile strike off Saudi Arabia
A tanker caught fire after an unknown projectile struck the vessel about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast on Monday, August 24. The United Kingdom Maritime…
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Two Telangana men seek help over Rs 13 crore Saudi blood money
Riyadh: Two Telangana men are seeking relief in separate legal cases in Saudi Arabia involving financial claims of about Rs 13.3 crore. The cases involve 50-year-old Suheeb Nahdi, a resident of Bandlaguda…
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Saudia offers up to 50 pc discount on international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has launched a promotional offer with discounts of up to 50 pc on eligible international flights in Economy and Business Class. The booking window runs from…
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Uganda, Burundi discuss deploying troops to Gaza security force
Gaza Strip: Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s Board…
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Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions
Damascus: Senior Syrian and Israeli delegations held talks in Jordan on Sunday, August 23, under US mediation, focusing on de-escalation and efforts to revive negotiations toward a security agreement, Syria’s state news…
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Iran warns vessels of restrictions for violating Hormuz rules
Tehran: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, announced on Sunday, August 23, that vessels violating Iranian protocols for transiting the waterway…
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Israel warns Hamas of strikes over balloons, kites from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday, August 23, and warned Hamas of increased targeted strikes if the launch of balloons and…
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US set to unveil Iran sanctions as Tehran threatens oil blockade
The United States is set to unveil a sweeping new economic campaign against Iran on Monday, August 24, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling it the “greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” against…
