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Iran will never have nuclear weapons: Benjamin Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Amid growing resentment in Israel over the emerging deal between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, June 15, defended his actions, emphasising that “Iran will…
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Trump’s Iran deal draws Capitol Hill scrutiny
Washington: Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday, June 15, they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing scepticism…
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Kaaba Kiswah changed as new Islamic year 1448 begins
Makkah: The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place Tuesday morning, June 16, the…
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New Islamic Year 1448: Muharram moon spotted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Muharram 1448 AH-2026, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, June 15. As a result, Monday is…
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Trump says US-Iran ‘deal all signed’
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, June 15, that a US-Iran deal was “all signed”, but did not elaborate on its contents or clarify whether Tehran had formally endorsed the agreement.…
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FSUI seeks USD 5M compensation over deaths of 4 Indians off Oman coast
The Federation of Seafarers’ Union of India (FSUI) has demanded that the United States provide USD 5 million in compensation to the families of four Indian seafarers who died in separate incidents…
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Trump heads to G7 with momentum after US-Iran peace deal
Evian-les-Bains (France): United States President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday, June 15, to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an…
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Thousands buried in Gaza rubble may never be identified: Red Cross
Gaza Strip: Thousands of Palestinians believed to be buried beneath the rubble in Gaza may never be identified unless recovery operations are accelerated, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has…
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Kuwait introduces 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors
Kuwait City: Kuwait has introduced a new long-term residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors and their immediate family members to obtain residence permits valid for up to 15 years. The…
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More than 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan drone attacks, says UN
Khartoum: Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker…
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New Kiswah ready for annual replacement of Kaaba
Makkah: Saudi Arabia has completed the new Kiswah, the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, ahead of its annual replacement at the Grand Mosque in Makkah with the start of the…
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Indian Army chooses Israeli optics system for NEGEV machine guns
New Delhi: The Indian Army has selected an Israeli company’s telescopic sight to provide a daytime optics solution for its NEGEV machine guns, the firm said on Monday. The Indian Army chose…
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This redesigned food street is Madinah’s latest viral attraction
The green dome of the Prophet’s Mosque, Jannat-ul-Baqi, Mount Uhud, and Quba Mosque have always been the biggest attractions of Madinah. But thanks to social media, more than just places have gone…
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UK court upholds Palestine Action terror ban on appeal
London: The British government acted lawfully when it banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, the Court of Appeal in London ruled on Monday, June 15. Chief Justice Sue…
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India-bound LNG ship among 1st to cross Hormuz after US-Iran deal
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker chartered by India’s Petronet LNG has become one of the first commercial vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following the announcement of a preliminary…
