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Superstar Rajinikanth receives UAE golden visa
Chennai: Renowned Tamil actor Rajinikanth is the latest Indian celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. 73-year-old actor was handed over the visa by Mohamed Khalifa…
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Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi’s helicopter crash
Tehran: The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has released the first report on the causes of a recent helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and…
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Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon, claims Israel
Tel Aviv: Israel said on Thursday it had killed a commander of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah confirmed the death but did not specify the man’s rank. The Lebanese…
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In a 1st, Indian Haj pilgrims take high-speed Harmain train to Makkah
Jeddah: For the first time, a section of Indian Haj pilgrims will reach the holy city of Makkah in Harmain Train, a high-speed rail, upon their arrival in Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International…
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Flyer held at Delhi airport for smuggling gold from Bahrain
New Delhi: Customs officials in Delhi arrested an Indian passenger coming from Bahrain for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 54 lakh. He was arrested along with airport ground staff at the Indira…
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Qatar bans travel without paying traffic fines from Sep 1
Doha: Qatar to prevent individuals with traffic violations from travelling outside the country by land, air, and sea until all fines and payments are paid, effective from September 1. The decision is…
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Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling
Budapest: Hungary has said it would not enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its territory. Government minister Gergely Gulyas told reporters…
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Colombia to open embassy in Ramallah
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, according to foreign minister Luis Gilberto Murillo on Wednesday, May 22. “President Petro has given…
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Saudi coffee, dates attract visitors at World Water Forum in Indonesia
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) pavilion at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) in Indonesia attracted visitors with its exceptional hospitality, including a variety of dates and coffee. The forum,…
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Israel prevents thousands of Palestinians from performing Haj
Thousands of Palestinians were prevented from performing the Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 due to ongoing Israeli agression on the Gaza Strip and continued closure of the Rafah crossing. The anouncement was made…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia bans visit visa holders from entering Makkah
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that visit visa holders are not to enter or stay in Makkah starting from Thursday, May 23, until June 21.…
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UAE: Expat returns Rs 33L cash found in ATM to police, honoured
Ajman: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Egyptian expat was honoured by Ajman police for his honesty as he returned lost cash worth Dirham 149,000 (Rs 33,77,156). Abdel Fattah Mahmoud Abdel Fattah found…
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Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas
Tel Aviv: Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire “indirect” talks with Hamas. Sources said that the war cabinet has communicated to the negotiating team including Mossad Chief David…
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Recognising Palestinian state is a ‘reward for terrorism’: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against the intended recognition of an independent Palestinian state as announced by Norway, Ireland, and Spain. “The intention of several European countries to…
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Ali Bagheri Kani appointed as Iran’s caretaker FM
Tehran: Iran’s Interim President Mohammad Mokhber has appointed Ali Bagheri Kani as the country’s caretaker Foreign Minister, the media reported. Bagheri Kani previously served as Deputy Foreign Minister For Political Affairs, Xinhua…
