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Four Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike in West Bank
Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nour Shams refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli sources said. Palestinian security…
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At least 2L Gazans set to be displaced by new Khan Younis escalation: UNRWA
Gaza: After the Israeli authorities issued new evacuation orders in the Khan Younis area of Gaza, around 2,50,000 people are expected to face displacement, UN humanitarians warned in a report on Tuesday.…
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900 militants killed by Israelis in Gaza’s Rafah: IDF
Jerusalem: Israel has killed about 900 militants in Rafah since the beginning of Israel’s ground assault on the southernmost city in Gaza in early May, Israel’s military Chief Herzi Halevi said. The…
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Time, savings deposits in Saudi banking system reach highest level ever
Riyadh: Time and savings deposits in the Saudi banking system reached their highest levels ever, totaling 889.5 billion Saudi riyals at the end of May 2024. This marks an annual growth of…
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New Islamic Year 1446: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an official paid holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year…
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UAE announces revised fuel prices for July
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for July 2024 with the updated rates that were brought into effect from Monday, July 1. The new rates are as follows…
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Saudi Arabia mandates health insurance for domestic workers
The government of Saudi Arabia has implemented a new policy that requires mandatory health insurance coverage for domestic workers employed by households with more than for staff. The Saudi Council of Health…
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Israeli military hits Hamas rocket launch sites in Gaza
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that Israel Air Force fighter jets, in cooperation with the IDF’s Southern Command, attacked during the night targets in the area within Gaza from which about…
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Muharram public holiday: Oman announces 3-day weekend for public sectors
The Sultanate of Oman has announced a public holiday and a three-day weekend for the public sector to celebrate the Hijiri (Islamic New Year). According to a statement by the Oman News…
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Israeli opposition moves to cancel Knesset’s summer recess
Israel’s National Unity party submitted a bill on Tuesday to cancel the Knesset’s three-month summer recess because of the war. “Going on a three-month recess at this time, while 120 hostages are…
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Saudi Arabia announces discovery of seven oil, gas deposits
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has announced the discovery of seven new oil and gas deposits in the kingdom’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter regions, the official Saudi news agency…
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Israel thwarts largest weapons smuggling attempt since October 7
Israeli security forces intercepted the largest number of guns being smuggled into the country from Jordan since October 7, the Israeli Police announced on Monday. Soldiers identified three suspects crossing a border…
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More than 5,000 aid trucks enter Gaza in June, ‘pauses’ in fighting for aid transfers continue
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and Towards the Gaza Strip), reported that the Israel Defense Forces IDF are allowing for “tactical pauses” in…
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Iran slams Western govts for allowing harassment of overseas Iranian voters
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has censured certain Western governments for letting some “disruptors” intimidate and insult overseas Iranian voters during the country’s 14th presidential election. He made the remarks…
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Turkiye: Airport workers refuse to refuel Israeli plane
Turkish airport workers in Turkey Antalya refused to refuel an Israeli plane of EI Al Airlines that made an emergency landing on Sunday, June 30. In a press release, El Al, Israel’s…
