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UNRWA: 1,10,000 people have fled Rafah since Israel’s war on Gaza
Tel Aviv: Some 1,10,000 people have left Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip since the Israeli army started advancing on the city, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
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Five Indian sailors on ship seized by Iran released
Tehran: In a diplomatic breakthrough, five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Iran…
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Netanyahu vows to continue attacks in Gaza despite Biden’s threat
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a video statement that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the US threat to halt some weapon shipments. “If…
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Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis, drones this Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press…
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Dubai flight with Indians sent back from Jamaica over documentation concerns
New Delhi: A chartered flight from Dubai with several Indian passengers was sent back from Jamaican capital Kingston as local authorities were not satisfied with documentation of the passengers. External affairs ministry spokesperson…
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Video: Abdu Rozik set to marry Emirati girl on this date
Tajikistani singer, social media sensation, and ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestant Abdu Rozik is all set to tie the knot with a 19-year-old Emirati girl, Amira from Sharjah. The wedding will be held…
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Israeli police raid Al Jazeera offices in Nazareth
Tel Aviv: Israeli police have raided the offices of broadcaster Al Jazeera in the city of Nazareth, confiscating equipment belonging to the Arab-language TV channel. The raid comes several days after the…
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Dubai: Global Village sets new record with 10M visitors in season 28
Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, which closed its door on Wednesday, May 8, has welcomed 10 million guests during Season 28. This is the highest ever visitor number. Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Route in seven countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the “Makkah Route Initiative” in seven countries. This is the sixth year since its launch for the first time in 2019. This initiative…
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Abu Dhabi: Big Ticket draw resumes operations
Abu Dhabi: The largest and longest-running raffle draw in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket on Thursday, May 9, announced the resumption of its operations after a temporary…
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Gaza: 49 bodies found at Al-Shifa Hospital, some ‘without heads’
Health workers in the Gaza Strip have discovered a third mass grave at Al-Shifa Hospital, with some bodies found without heads. At least 49 bodies have been recovered from the mass grave…
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Israel criticises Joe Biden’s threat of arms freeze over Rafah
Tel Aviv: Israel on Thursday criticised US President Joe Biden’s threat of an arms freeze in the event of a further advance in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Far-right…
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Haj 2024: 1st Indian flight reaches Madinah from Hyderabad
Madinah: The first Indian Haj flight carrying 283 pilgrims from Hyderabad arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, May 9, to perform the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received at the Prince…
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Video: Boeing cargo plane land at Istanbul without front wheels
A Boeing cargo plane on Wednesday, May 8, made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its front landing gear malfunctioned. Fedex Express’s Boeing 767 plane, flight 6268, experienced a front landing…
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Hamas naval commander killed in Gaza: Israeli army
Jerusalem: Commander of Hamas’ naval unit in Gaza City, Ahmed Ali, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced in a statement. IDF and Shin Bet security agency…
