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Houthi forces raid, shut down UN human rights office in Yemen’s Sanaa
Aden: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) office in Yemen’s Sanaa has been shut down by Houthi forces, UN and government officials said on Tuesday. In an escalation of…
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US mediates with Turkey to bring Hamas for Thursday peace talks
Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to bring the militant group Hamas to the negotiating table. An indirect peace talks…
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Saudi Arabia overturns retired teacher’s death sentence over social media posts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Court of Appeal has overturned the death sentence issued against a retired teacher, Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, for tweeting about human rights. On July 9, 2023, 55-year-old…
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Saudi Arabia: Kuwait-based Indian man dies in road accident
A 45-year-old Kuwait-based Indian national died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia after attending his father’s funeral, who passed away while on the Haj pilgrimage this year. On June 22, Riyas…
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Heavy rains in Yemen lead to 61 deaths; Saudi extends support
Sanaa: The death toll from recent heavy rains and floods in Yemen climbed to 61, according to a statement by the Executive Unit for the Management of Displaced Persons Camps in Yemen.…
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Fahad Suri assumes charge as Consul General of India in Jeddah
Jeddah: The new Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, assumed charge on Sunday, August 11. Taking to X, the Consulate General of India (CGI), Jeddah, posted photos of…
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Israel expects attack by Iran, Hezbollah this week
Tel Aviv: The Israeli government is expecting a combined attack from Iran and Hezbollah this week following a new intelligence assessment. Sources in Israel’s Defence Ministry told IANS that Minister Yoav Gallant…
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Hamas calls for implementation plan over previous talks on Gaza ceasefire
Gaza: Hamas has called on mediators of the Gaza ceasefire to put forward a plan to implement what they had approved before instead of going to more rounds of negotiations or introducing…
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Israel cleared for 2024 Paris Olympics; Countries who faced ban in the past
Despite international calls from human rights organisations to ban Israel from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics over the country’s ongoing aggression in the war-torn Gaza Strip, Israeli athletes have been clear…
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Saudi Arabia targets 15 million Umrah pilgrims by 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled a plan to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah, the minor pilgrimage, by 2025. The development indicates an increase from the pre-pandemic levels…
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Marbella honored as top Arab visitor destination
In a significant development, the Arab Tourism Organisation has officially recognised the Marbella City of Spain as a top destination for Arab visitors and honoured its Mayor, Angeles Munoz. The recognition occurred…
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The saga of a devastating Dalit waiting to return home after 28 years
Jeddah: The fate of destitute Telangana stranded worker in Gulf remains unknown as he languishing behind bars and waiting to reach out his family that dislocated following the construction of Mid Manair…
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Israel imposes 6-month entry ban on Al-Aqsa Imam
Israeli authorities have imposed a six-month entry ban on Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the former Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is Islam’s third holy site located in the old city of Jerusalem. According…
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UAE secures 12 medals at IMMAF Youth World Championships, including 4 golds
The UAE team’s overall medal tally in the IMMAF Youth World Championships, which concluded today in Abu Dhabi, settled at an impressive 12, including 4 gold, one silver and seven bronze. Zamzam…
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Saudi Arabia: 14 compete on opening day of international Quran competition
The jury of the final qualifiers for the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorisation, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran listened to the recitations of 14 contestants…
