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Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 31,553
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 31,553, Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours,…
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Israel set to declare Oct 7 as national remembrance day
Tel Aviv: The Israel Cabinet will be voting on Sunday on the proposal to declare October 7 as the national remembrance day. According to Israel Prime Minister’s office sources, every year on…
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One in 3 children in Gaza is acutely malnourished: UNRWA
Gaza: One in three children below the age of two in northern Gaza is now “acutely malnourished”, and famine is looming, the main UN agency operating in the Palestinian enclave said on…
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Over 1,400 workers clean Prophet’s Mosque during Ramzan
Riyadh: A total of 1,490 workers have been cleaning and sterilizing the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, its courtyards, and its roof around the clock using advanced technology, automated equipment, and eco-friendly cleaning…
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Well from Prophet Muhammad’s era reopens in Madinah
Riyadh: A well dating back to the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has been reopened to visitors following development work in Al-Aliyah district in the city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The…
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Meta suspends Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza’s Facebook account
Meta on Friday, March 15, suspended the Facebook account of prominent Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, who has been documenting the impact of the Israel’s war on Gaza. Taking to Instagram, Motaz has…
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Al-Taneem Mosque: Historic site for Umrah performers in Makkah
The Al-Taneem Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is a significant historical landmark and one of the oldest mosques in Islam, known for Muslims performing Umrah. It is located 7 km northwest of…
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ICC should issue arrest warrant against Israeli min Ben Gvir: Palestine’s MFA
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant against Israel’s extreme far-right Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who bragged…
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Israel plans to move displaced Palestinians to ‘humanitarian islands’
Israel is planning to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip towards “humanitarian islands” before its planned ground offensive in Rafah. The chief spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),…
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Gaza ceasefire on cards as Israel likely to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners
Tel Aviv: A six-week ceasefire in Gaza is on the cards in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel after both sides communicated to the mediators on stepping down from their earlier…
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UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza via maritime corridor
Dubai: The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via a maritime corridor launched…
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UAE: Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution
Sharjah: Air Arabia PJSC shareholders approved the distribution of a 20 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023), at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The…
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Five children among 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Istanbul: At least 21 illegal migrants were killed on Friday when their boat sank off Turkey’s Aegean coast, country’s national public broadcaster said. The incident occurred off the coast of Eceabat District…
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Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity record highest level in its history
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities recorded their highest ever contribution to real gross domestic product (GDP) during 2023, at 50 percent. According to a statement by the Saudi General Authority…
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Kuwait introduces 3-month visa amnesty for expats
Kuwait: The ministry of interior (MoI) in Kuwait has announced a three-month amnesty for violators of residency laws in the country. In a statement, the ministry said that the amnesty, announced on…
