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You have officially become Iran’s useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors
Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. “For all we…
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Air India Express launches direct flight from Bengaluru to UAE
In a strategic move to enhance its network, Air India Express, India’s first international budget airline, has launched its first direct international flight from Indian city Bengaluru to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital…
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Over 12M liters of water pumped into Yemen by KSrelief
More than 12 million liters of water were pumped into Yemen by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) as part of its water supply and environmental sanitation project to…
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Israeli army shoots down two drones approaching from east
Jerusalem: Israel’s military said on Wednesday that its fighter jets shot down two drones that approached Israel from the east overnight. In a statement, the military said the drones were intercepted before…
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over links to 2016 coup attempt
Ankara: The Turkish police on Wednesday detained 10 suspects across Turkey over their alleged links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016. The chief public prosecutor’s office of…
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Saudi Arabia-Kuwait rail link project set to launch in 2026
The Saudi Arabia and Kuwait high-speed railway project is set to be implemented in 2026 and expected to be completed within four years. A joint committee from both countries has recently approved…
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Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat woman wins Rs 8 crore
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate woman won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,37,09,550) on Wednesday, July 24, in the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw. The winner, Vidhi Gurnani, became a one million…
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UAE makes it to top 10 world’s most powerful passports list
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made it to the top 10 of the world’s most powerful passports on the 2024 Henley Passport Index for the first time. The country ranked 9th globally, offers…
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Oman to ban import of plastic bags from September 1
Muscat: Oman is set to impose a strict ban on the importation of plastic bags starting September 1, 2024, as part of a new initiative to combat plastic pollution. This came in…
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Saudi Arabia celebrates cheetah conservation milestone
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has announced a major breakthrough in its Cheetah Conservation Program, with the birth of four cheetah cubs. This milestone coinciding with…
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Abu Dhabi launches marriage loan initiative
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (SSA) has introduced the Marriage Loan initiative, implemented as part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy and the Emirati Family Growth Programme, launched by…
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Gang from Dubai involved in forex trading fraud busted; one held in Mumbai
Thane: With the arrest of a 34-year-old man, the Navi Mumbai police claimed to have busted a gang involved in forex trading fraud from Dubai, an official said on Wednesday. The action…
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UN chief welcomes declaration on strengthening unity by Palestinian factions
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration on ending division and strengthening unity signed by 14 Palestinian factions in Beijing, a spokesman said. Guterres “very much welcomes the signing…