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Israeli min Smotrich calls for Gaza annexation as famine deepens
Tel Aviv: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, sparking global condemnation. Presenting his “victory plan” at a…
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Indians heading to Iran now need emigration clearance: MEA
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has withdrawn the exemption that previously allowed Indians to travel to Iran without emigration clearance. The revised rule applies specifically to those intending to…
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Microsoft fires 4 employees over protests against firm’s ties to Israel
US technology giant Microsoft has fired four employees who participated in protests against the Israeli occupation army’s alleged use of the company’s systems and software in its genocide in the Gaza Strip over the…
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Israel declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’, ends tactical ceasefire
Gaza City: Israel has declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” and formally excluded it from a previously announced tactical ceasefire, signalling preparations for a renewed military offensive in the area. According…
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Israel reports 152 new measles cases, total reaches 770
Jerusalem: Israel’s Health Ministry reported 152 new measles cases, raising the total to 770 since the outbreak began in early April. The ministry estimates that 1,550 to 2,750 people may be infected,…
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Israel’s Gaza City push will deepen civilian suffering: UN chief
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal a new and dangerous phase with devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians —…
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Europe moves to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran after war with Israel
Dubai: France, Germany and the United Kingdom moved Thursday to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, further isolating Tehran after its atomic sites were repeatedly bombed during a…
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European countries urge EU to toughen stance on Israel
The Hague: European countries including the Netherlands, Sweden and Slovenia have called on the European Union (EU) to increase pressure on Israel and take stronger action regarding the Gaza situation. Citing an…
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UN food agency chief says women, children are starving in Gaza
Tel Aviv: The head of the UN food agency said on Thursday that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week that there isn’t enough food in the Palestinian…
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Palestinian runner killed by Israeli fire while seeking food aid in Gaza
Gaza Strip: Palestinian runner Allam Abdullah Al-Amour was killed by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday, August 27, while trying to obtain food aid in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, according to…
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Dubai court raises Indian bizman ‘Abu Sabah’ fine to Rs 358 cr in money laundering case
Dubai: The Dubai Court of Appeal has increased the penalty against Dubai-based Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, known as ‘Abu Sabah’, ordering him and his associates to jointly pay Dirham 150 million…
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UNRWA chief warns Gaza faces ‘hell on earth’ as war and starvation deepen crisis
Gaza Strip: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has issued a stark warning that Palestinians in Gaza Strip are facing death either from constant bombardment or from hunger, as…
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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemeni capital, Houthis say
Cairo: Israeli airstrikes on Thursday hit the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, the Houthis’ media office reported. The strikes came after the Israeli military struck Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least 10 people. Residents…
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CBSE schools in Gulf region exempted from APAAR ID requirement
In a move that brings relief to Indian expatriate students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that schools located outside India, including those in the Gulf countries, are no…
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Saudi Arabia: Certified food safety specialist now required in central kitchens
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) now requires a certified food safety specialist in every central kitchen, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced. The new rules aim to improve food…
