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Gaza: Hamas releases video showing members preparing explosive devices

Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), has released a video showing its members preparing explosive devices for use against Israeli military vehicles that penetrate Gaza Strip cities.…
Iran’s Constitutional Council validates presidential election results

Iran’s Constitutional Council has validated the first round’s results of the country’s 14th presidential election, meaning candidates could now begin electoral campaigns for the run-off. The announcement was made by Hadi Tahan…

UN-sponsored Yemeni prisoner exchange talks begin in Oman

Aden: A fresh round of negotiations between the Yemeni government and Houthi representatives began Sunday in Muscat, focusing on the exchange of prisoners and detainees. The talks, held under the auspices of…
Saudi Arabia: Initiative to cancel fines for taxpayers extended to Dec

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) on Sunday, June 30, extended the cancellation of fines and exemption of penalties initiative until December 31, 2024. The initiative…
Kirti Vardhan Singh appointed India’s new point person for Gulf affairs

New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar has appointed Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, as the new point person for the Gulf region. This follows the constitution of…
Emirates hikes salary, benefits for employees from July

Dubai: The Emirates Group has announced a four percent increase in their employees’ basic salary, effective Monday, July 1. The announcement comes as the airlines group plans to implement numerous changes in…
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Qatar PM in Doha

Doha: India and Qatar on Sunday discussed further enhancement of bilateral relations and continued dialogue on issues of mutual interest during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar’s day-long official visit to Doha.…

Three Hezbollah members killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese village

Beirut: Three Hezbollah members were killed on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike in the southeast village of Houla, a media report said. An Israeli drone targeted, with four air-to-surface missiles, a two-story…
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Doha as India and Qatar deepen bilateral ties

Doha: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Doha on Sunday on a day-long official visit to Qatar during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh…
Watch: Celebrations in Dubai after India wins T20 World Cup

Dubai: Indian cricket fans flooded the streets of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to celebrate the team’s incredible T20 World Cup win on Saturday night, June 29. India defeated South Africa by…
India-UAE travel: IndiGo to launch new direct flight route

India’s low-cost airline, IndiGo, has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi, which is set to commence operations from August 1. The new route aims…
Hamas leader, Egyptian intel head discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone

Gaza: Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh discussed with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel the course of ongoing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a phone call on Saturday,…
Saudi: Temperatures may soar to 49 degrees Celsius this week

Riyadh: Temperatures across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are expected to remain high, up to 49 degrees Celsius, starting on Sunday, June 30, until next Friday, July 5. In a post…
US sent Israel at least 14K MK-84 2,000-pound bombs since Oct 7

The United States (US) has reportedly sent Israel 27,600 bombs, including at least 14,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, since the beginning of its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Reuters news…
UAE: Mango Festival 2024 kicks off at Expo Khor Fakkan

Abu Dhabi: The third annual Mango Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening, Friday, and is slated to run until June 30, at Expo Khor Fakkan. Organised by the Municipal Council of Khor…