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Trump, Netanyahu meeting focuses on hostages, Saudi relations, Iran threats
Washington: President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas militants…
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UAE: Kerala security guard wins Dh 25 million in Big Ticket draw
A 38-year-old Indian expat working as a security guard in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finally struck luck after a decade of hope and persistence. Ashik Patinharath, a native of Kerala state,…
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Indian Embassy to open 14 new passport centres across UAE
In a significant move, the Indian missions announced a plan to establish a new unified service centre under the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) to enhance their consular services for Indian expatriates…
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Israeli hostages freed from Gaza rarely saw sunlight, families say
The families of hostages freed from Gaza over the weekend, the latest release in the ceasefire deal, described difficult conditions — including rarely seeing the sun — during their captivity. The six-week…
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ACLU sues University of Michigan over bans on pro-Palestinian protesters
Jonathan Zou, a second-year student at the University of Michigan, was among the thousands of students who joined pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses nationwide this past year. Although the campus protests have…
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From maternity leave to overtime: Saudi Arabia rolls out changes to labour law
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has implemented significant changes to its labour law, effective this month. The initiative aims to strengthen employee rights…
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UAE arrests 6,000 visa violators after amnesty period ends
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities launched an intense visa violator enforcement operation following a four-month amnesty period conclusion which led mass arrest of over 6,000 individuals across the country. The arrested…
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At least 19 killed mostly women in a car bomb explosion in northern Syria
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of a northern Syrian city on Monday, February 3, killing at least 19 people, all but one of them women, and leaving more than a…
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Sheikh Al-Sudais to mark 42 years as Imam of Masjid Al Haram
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, is set to complete 42 years since his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah.…
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GCC residents can perform Umrah via multiple visa options
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah rituals through multiple entry visa options. This…
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Iran unveils 3 new homegrown satellites
Tehran: Iran on Sunday unveiled three new domestically developed satellites in the Iranian capital Tehran to mark its National Space Technology Day, media reported. The satellites, namely Navak-1, Pars-2, and an upgraded…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Syria’s interim President discuss diplomatic ties
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reviewed in Riyadh on bilateral relations and the latest developments in Syria. The two…
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Hamas warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urges int’l action
Gaza: Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a “disaster zone”, warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction continues and essential resources run…
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Hezbollah announces funeral for Hassan Nasrallah
Beirut: The Lebanese Hezbollah group Sunday announced the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah will take place on February 23, months after he was assassinated in a series of Israeli airstrikes in a southern…
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Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Dubai: Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, travelling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally. Ahmad…
