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Saudi Arabia executed 213 so far in 2024, highest in over 30 years
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have executed at least 213 people since the beginning of 2024, according to Bristish-based rights group Reprieve. This is the highest number of executions carried…
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From graduate to chief architect of Oct 7 Hamas attack: All about Yahya Sinwar
Gaza: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency have jointly confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday. No official…
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US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged ties with Houthis
New York: The US has sanctioned two Indians for their alleged ties to a Houthi network transporting Iranian oil to raise funds for its activities in disrupting shipping in the Red Sea…
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Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon rises to 2412: Report
Beirut: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict on October 8, 2023, has reached 2,412, and the number of wounded individuals has increased to…
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Saudi Arabia extends 50% discount on traffic fines
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday, October 17, extended the grace period for a 50 percent reduction in accumulated traffic fines for another six months until April…
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival access to more Indians
Indian nationals holding tourist visas to the European Union (EU), the United States (US), or the United Kingdom (UK) will now be able to get a visa-on-arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This…
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Israel targets US citizen’s family in Gaza after he calls for rescue: Report
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urged the Biden administration to halt Israel’s attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp after an American’s family was killed in repeated airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.…
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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed, says Israel foreign min
The Israel foreign minister on Thursday, October 17, claimed that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in an operation in Gaza. However, the Hamas has not confirmed the same. An Israeli operation…
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UAE based Indian bizman Yusuff Ali pays off Kerala woman’s Rs 8L loan
In a heartwarming act of kindness, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian billionaire—LuLu Group chairman and vice chairman of the Abu Dhabi chamber, M A Yusuff Ali, has come to the rescue of…
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World’s first Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy opens in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The highly-anticipated Ronnie O’Sullivan Snooker Academy has recently opened in Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This academy is the first of its kind in the world. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA)’s…
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World’s second Sphere set to be built in UAE
The world’s second Sphere is set to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital, Abu Dhabi, after the opening of the first in Las Vegas. The Department of Culture and…
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EU, Gulf countries call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Brussels: The leaders of the European Union (EU) and Gulf countries have expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, calling for an immediate ceasefire. In the statement…
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Israel kills Lebanon mayor in strike on municipal headquarters
At least 16 people, including a mayor of Nabatiyeh, Ahmad Kahil, have been killed and 52 were wounded in an Israeli air strike on the municipal headquarters in a city in southern…
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WHO urges Israel to allow aid access to Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) urged Israel to grant access to Gaza, where escalating violence has blocked humanitarian missions from delivering critical food and medical supplies. Amid the chaos, WHO and…
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‘Over 20M Indians contributing to our society’: Saudi Arabia minister
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday,…
