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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…
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder asks Kareena to back brand on Gaza
Ben Cohen, co-founder of ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has urged Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan to use her platform to support the brand amid its dispute over its social-activism policies and…
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One Indian killed, nine injured in Oman road accident
Muscat: One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle veered off a road in Oman on Saturday, August 22. In a post on X, the Royal Oman…
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Pezeshkian defends US-Iran MoU as way out of ‘neither war nor peace’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as the best way for Iran to move beyond what he described as a situation of…
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Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah performers during the first quarter of 2026, with domestic performers accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total. According to a report on Umrah…
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Iran invited to join Mecca defence agreement: Report
Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, August 22, citing an Iranian official. Mehdi Rahimi,…
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Telangana worker dies in Saudi, SATA steps in for repatriation
Riyadh: A 45-year-old Telangana migrant worker, Gaddam Mohan, died early on Sunday, August 23, while undergoing treatment at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. Mohan, a native of…
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Video: UAE builds ‘cope cages’ to shield fuel tanks from drones
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly installed large steel structures known as “cope cages” around fuel storage tanks in Abu Dhabi and near Dubai International Airport, adding another layer of protection…
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Iran prepared for US war for 40 years: Indian expert
Washington: Iran had prepared for a potential war with the US for four decades, including contingencies such as the loss of its top leadership, making it difficult for its adversaries to decimate…
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Israel seeks to influence AI responses on Gaza: Reports
Israel has launched a campaign aimed at influencing how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about Gaza, Palestine and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), according to reports. Politico reported that documents filed…
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Israel warns US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syria
Jerusalem: Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly…
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Iran chief threatens neighbours against economic measures
Dubai: The new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran…
