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Iran embassy in Paris cordoned off after explosive threat
The Iranian embassy in Paris was surrounded by French police on Friday, and they were preparing to enter at the mission’s request, following a claim that someone had entered carrying an explosive, AFP…
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Watch: Pakistani cricketers stranded at Dubai Airport for 2 days
Heavy rains in Dubai have caused disruptions in air travel, leading to more than 200 Pakistanis, including national cricketers, being stranded at the airport. Among those affected are former national cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq,…
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UAE’s flydubai cancels all flights to Iran following Israel attack
Dubai-based flydubai airline has cancelled all its flights to Iran following an attack inside Iran, reportedly carried out by Israel. The airline announced the cancellation of its flights to Iran after receiving…
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Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till Apr 30 amid tension in Middle East
New Delhi: Air India on Friday said its flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till April 30 amid tensions in the Middle East. The airline operates four weekly flights…
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UAE floods: Indian embassy advises rescheduling of non-essential travel
Abu Dhabi: The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the…
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Iran’s nuclear sites unharmed after overnight explosions: IAEA
Vienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says no nuclear facilities were harmed after explosions were reported in the central Iranian province of Isfahan. “IAEA can confirm that there is no damage…
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Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
New Delhi: April Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel,…
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Israeli drones ‘downed’ by Iran, with blasts heard in central province of Isfahan
Iranian state media reported that air defences in the central city of Isfahan had intercepted three drones, resulting in explosions and the suspension of flights in several areas, including Tehran and Isfahan.…
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US expresses concern about planned Israeli assault on Rafah
Washington: US officials have met Israeli leaders to discuss the situation in the embattled city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has confirmed. Israeli…
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US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership
United Nations: The US vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on a Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations. The 15-nation Council voted on a draft…
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Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza features on TIME’s 100 most influential people list
A prominent Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who has been documenting the impact of the Israel’s war on Gaza, has made it to Time’s 100 most influential people in the world list. The…
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Kuwait bans 16,000 citizens, expats from travel in two months
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti government has issued around 16,000 travel bans against both citizens and expatriates during January and February this year, local media reported. The stastics were disclosed by the Kuwaiti Ministry…
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Palestinians in Israeli prisons should be executed, says Ben Gvir
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that applying the death penalty to Palestinian prisoners is the “correct solution” to confront the problem of prison overcrowding. His remark came after…
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Air India to deploy A350 plane on Delhi-Dubai route from May 1
New Delhi: Air India will deploy its A350 aircraft on the Delhi-Dubai route from May 1, marking the Tata Group airline’s use of the wide-body plane for international destinations. “Operating as AI995/996,…
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Photo of Palestinian woman cradling niece’s body wins World Press Photo award
A photograph showing a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece killed in an Israeli air stike in the Gaza Strip, on Thursday, April 18, won the 2024 World Press…
