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At least 40 Indians among 49 killed in Kuwait fire; PM Modi, Rahul express grief
Kuwait: In a tragic incident, at least 40 Indians were among 49 people who lost their lives after a devastating fire broke out in a building housing 195 migrant workers in southern…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia launches air taxi for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) launched on Wednesday, June 12, a self-driving air taxi service for pilgrims during this year’s Haj season, which begins on Friday, June 14. Saudi Minister…
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Haj 2024: More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: A total of 1,547,295 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through air and land ports to perform Haj 1445 AH-2024, until the end of Monday, June 10. Saudi Arabia’s General…
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Saudi Arabia to consider allowing non-Saudis to set up law firms
Riyadh: In an effort to enhance foreign investment, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering allowing licensed foreign law firms to set up a professional companies fully owned by non-Saudis. Taking…
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Six Palestinians killed by Israeli army in West Bank
Ramallah: Six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army in the village of Kafr Dan, northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. Israeli special forces sneaked…
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Qatar, Egypt receive Hamas response to Gaza truce proposal: Ministry
Cairo: Qatar and Egypt have received a response from Hamas regarding the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry. Hamas and other…
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US-British coalition conducts 3 airstrikes on Yemen’s port city
Sanaa: The US and British coalition conducted three airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported. The airstrikes hit targets in the district of al-Salif, northwest of the…
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Iran, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to promoting ties
Tehran: Iran’s caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to improving bilateral relations and cooperation. In a meeting…
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Israeli soldier posts images of naked, blindfolded Gaza civilians, sparks outrage
A shocking and disturbing scene came to light after an Israeli soldier recently posted images on social media showing Gaza civilians being paraded naked in a queue. The soldier deleted the post…
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Israeli military strikes Hezbollah arms network deep within Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that overnight Israel Air Force fighter jets attacked a military compound of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 – the logistical reinforcement unit of the terrorist organisation – which…
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130-year-old Algerian woman gets warm welcome as she arrives to perform Haj
In a remarkable event, the 130-year-old Algerian woman received a warm reception as Saudi officials welcomed her upon her arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A woman named Sarhouda Setit made…
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Over 300,000 pilgrims without valid Haj permits turned away from Makkah
In a significant move ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage 2024 (1445 AH), Saudi Arabia refused entry of more than 300,000 people into the holy site of Makkah for being unable to…
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Haj authorities crack down on unauthorised entry, impose penalties on violators
The director of Public Security and head of the Hajj Security Committee, Muhammad Al-Bassami, announced that the Hajj security forces are fully prepared to deter and prevent potential threats that could compromise…
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Saudi Arabia invites Dr Zakir Naik, family for Haj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah invited Indian Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik and his family to perform the Haj pilgrimage this year which is…
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Israeli forces kill four Hamas militants in West Bank
Ramallah: Four members of the armed wing of the Islamist Palestinian organisation Hamas have been killed in an Israeli military operation in the West Bank. The army said on Tuesday that Israeli…
