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Aid distribution suspended in Gaza, WHO head urges Israel to lift restrictions
Tel Aviv: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) temporarily suspended food distribution in Rafah, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked Israel to lift…
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India remains top destination for Dubai Airport in Q1 2024
India has remained the top destination country for Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the first quarter of 2024, with more than 3 million passengers. From January to March 2024, the world’s busiest…
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Saudi Arabia to host first ever UFC event: Tickets now on sale
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the first ever event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, on June 22…
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Qatar appoints ambassador to Mauritania for 1st time in 7 years
Doha: The Qatar has appointed an ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the first time in seven years after the severing of relations between the two countries. In a statement…
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Saudi Arabia: Umrah not allowed without Haj permit from May 24 to June 26
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Umrah permits will only be issued to those with a confirmed Haj permit during the period from Dhul Qa’dah…
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Israel defence minister Gallant says ICC arrest bid ‘despicable’
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that it was “despicable” that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had drawn a parallel between the Israeli leadership and Hamas in filing…
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Huge crowd attends funeral procession for Iranian President, FM
Tehran: Funeral ceremonies have begun in Iran for President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other victims of the helicopter crash. On Tuesday, thousands of government supporters flocked to the ceremony…
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Abu Dhabi to ban single-use Styrofoam products from June 1
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday, May 21, a ban on single-use styrofoam products, which will come into effect from June 1. The move aims to…
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‘Logistical reasons’: US unable to assist in probing Iranian Prez chopper crash
Washington: The Iranian government has requested the US to assist in probing the deadly helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister, and six others but Washington won’t assist Tehran…
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Vice President Dhankhar likely to represent India at Raisi’s funeral: Sources
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is likely to represent India at the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, sources said on Tuesday. They said Dhankhar…
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Largest ever-deal: Saudia places order for 105 Airbus planes
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia‘s national airline, Saudia Group, has placed an order for 105 Airbus planes, marking the largest aircraft deal in the history of the Kingdom’s aviation. The agreement was made on…
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UAE weather: NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
Abu Dhabi: The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation. In a statement, the NCM cautioned against a deterioration in…
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Land crossings mostly feasible, effective way to deliver aid to Gaza: UNRWA
Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that land crossings are the most feasible and effective way to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. “While…
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Haj 2024: Over 267,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 267,657 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports to perform Haj this year, until Sunday, May 19. The General Directorate…
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UN Middle East envoy calls for resumption of Israel-Hamas talks
United Nations: UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, has called for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and Hamas. “I urge the parties to redouble all efforts…
