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Spike in child malnutrition across Yemen’s gov’t-controlled areas: UN
Aden: A comprehensive report released on Sunday by the United Nations (UN) unveiled a severe escalation in acute malnutrition rates among children under five in areas controlled by the internationally-recognized government of…
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Hamas criticises new Gaza ceasefire proposal as favouring Netanyahu’s conditions
Gaza: Hamas has criticised the new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, presented in Doha last week, as catering to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conditions, particularly his refusal to agree to a permanent…
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EAM Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Kuwait
Kuwait City: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who paid an official visit to Kuwait on Sunday, met prominent members of the Indian community there as well as representatives of various professional…
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Blinken in Tel Aviv as ceasefire talks hits roadblock
Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Israel President Issac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday. He arrived here late Sunday night…
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 40,099: Health authorities
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip hit 40,099, Gaza-based health authorities said on Sunday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 25…
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Jaishankar meets Kuwait’s top leadership; discusses bilateral ties, developments
Kuwait City: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sunday met Kuwait’s top leadership and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to a higher level and also exchanged views on the geopolitical developments…
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Hezbollah drone flies over, films Netanyahu’s residence: Report
The Lebanese group Hezbollah’s drone is suspected to have infiltrated northern Israel to film Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, located 37 km south of Haifa on the Mediterranean coast. According…
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Rare super blue moon to light skies in Saudi Arabia
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical…
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Saudia Airlines announces 50% discount on all international flights
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced 50 percent discount on all international destinations. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, the…
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Kuwait announces power cuts amid high temperatures
Kuwait has announced power cuts in several residential neighbourhoods, despite high summertime temperatures. In a statement on Sunday, August 18, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) said, “Within an…
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Watch: RAK Police unveil 40kg modern drone to enhance emergency response
Ras Al Khaimah Police on Sunday, August 18, unveiled the Flycatcher 30, a modern drone designed to carry a 40 kilogram payload, equipped with an automated winch system and a specialised box.…
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Minor earthquake hits Oman Sea, tremors felt in UAE
Muscat: An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Oman Sea on Sunday, August 18. In a post on social media, the UAE’s National Seismic Network (NSN) of the National Centre…
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EAM Jaishankar in Kuwait, to discuss bilateral ties
Kuwait: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a warm welcome from Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, upon his arrival there on Sunday. Jaishankar acknowledged the warm reception in a post on…
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Watch: Saudi gamer connects 444 consoles to one TV, sets world record
Riyadh: Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a gaming enthusiast from Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) in the category of most gaming consoles connected to a single TV. Al-Nasser managed to connect…
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UAE referee Amal Jamal to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association has announced that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the U-17…
