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ECO Council of Ministers holds meeting on expanding cooperation
Tehran: The 28th Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM) of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, with a focus on expanding cooperation among…
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UNGA urges Israel to withdraw, reaffirms two-state solution
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted two resolutions requesting Israel to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and occupied Syrian Golan, reaffirming the two-state solution as the only path to…
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UAE, Jordanian leaders call for de-escalation of tensions in Middle East
Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed regional developments during a phone call amid ongoing tensions in…
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Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced five environmental initiatives in a bid to enhance biodiversity across the kingdom, according to local media reports. The five new initiatives feature a $60 million investment to boost…
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India votes in favour of UN resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
United Nations: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the…
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2 Indian companies among 35 sanctioned by US for Iranian oil transport
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels, including two from India, for transporting Iranian oil to other countries. The two India-based entities are Vision Ship Management…
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Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘strong’ statement warning Hamas
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President-elect Donald Trump after the latter called for the hostages held in Gaza to be released by Hamas the day he takes charge…
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Iran accuses US, Israel of fueling ‘takfiri terrorism’ in Syria
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, December 3 raised serious concerns regarding the resumption of hostilities in Syria labelling the situation as “Takfiri terrorism” in the war-torn…
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UAE to host international Moon Day conference in 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the International Moon Day conference in Abu Dhabi in 2025. This remarkable event was announced on the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad and during its…
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UAE President calls for nationwide rain prayers on December 7
The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has directed all mosques in the country to hold an Islamic traditional prayer for rain known as Salat al-Istisqaa on Saturday,…
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33 Israeli hostages killed due to Israeli operations in Gaza: Hamas
Hamas has announced that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, due to Israeli military operations. A video posted on Monday by Hamas…
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Watch: UAE celebrates 53rd National Day with vibrant festivities
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) commemorated its 53rd anniversary of the country’s formation on Monday, December 2, with a vibrant spirit under the theme Eid Al Etihad. The emirates celebrate this festival…
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Watch: Saudi air force escorts French Presidential plane to Riyadh
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Monday, December 22, for an important three-day state visit to boost France and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) relations diplomatically and economically. His arrival…
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Saudi Arabia launches special passport stamp for Green Initiative forum 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Ministry of Interior has introduced a unique passport stamp to commemorate the Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2024. The special stamp released through the General Directorate of…
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UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said. Guterres is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence across…
