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UAE announces USD 100 million relief package for Lebanon
In a gesture of solidarity, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent 100 million dollar relief package to the people of Lebanon.…
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UK chartered plane to fly out British nationals from Lebanon
London: A UK government-chartered flight will on Wednesday fly out of Lebanon those British nationals who want to leave following escalating violence in the region. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s announcement on…
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Arab League chief calls on international community to back Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit called on the international community on Monday to support Lebanon in the face of the Israeli offensive and its impacts, particularly the attacks on civilian areas. In…
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Israel launches ground invasion in southern Lebanon
In the early hours of Tuesday, massive Israeli strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut following the initiation of “limited” and “localised” ground operations in the Lebanese capital, according to local media…
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Lloyd Austin reaffirms US support to Israel, warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin reiterated America’s strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah and prevent attacks similar to those on October 7. In a phone conversation with…
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Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.3 per cent of GDP for 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Finance announced the Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2025, which estimated a deficit of 2.3 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The statement expected total expenditures to…
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Iran vows to enhance cooperation with Russia
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia to counter the West’s “cruel” sanctions. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Russian Prime…
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Lebanon ready to implement UN resolution, deploy army on southern border: PM
Beirut: Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that his country is ready to implement UN Resolution 1701 to ease tensions on its southern border with Israel. Mikati, speaking after meeting Parliament…
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza leaves 6 Palestinians dead
Gaza: At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Palestinian medical sources and eyewitnesses. Eyewitnesses reported on…
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Israeli Defence Minister warns ‘next phase’ in conflict with Hezbollah
Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has warned of an impending new phase in Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, amid reports of planned ground operations in Lebanon. “The next phase of the war…
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Germany evacuates citizens from Lebanon
Berlin: Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence has said that an Air Force A321 aircraft flew to Beirut to evacuate German citizens from Lebanon amid rising concerns in the region. On Monday, the…
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Over 52k Lebanese flee to Syria amid escalating Israeli military action
Damascus: More than 52,000 Lebanese citizens have fled to Syria since the escalation of Israeli military action in Lebanon last week, local media reported on Monday. The Al-Watan Online, citing a source…
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Biden’s hidden war: How US is involved in Israel’s battles
The most significant aspect of the killing of Hasan Nasrallah is that it came within hours of the Israeli Prime Minister’s landing in the United States, exactly like the last trip when…
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Netanyahu ‘biggest terrorist’, says Mehbooba Mufti
The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday, called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “biggest terrorist after Adolf Hitler,” accusing him…
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Watch: Thousands in Lucknow rally to honor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Thousands of demonstrators came out on the roads in Lucknow at key historical sites including Chota Imambara, Ghantaghar, and Bada Imambara to protest the assassination of Hezbollah commander Syed Hassan Nasrallah who…
