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‘Disastrous repercussions’ if UNRWA funding halts: Qatar PM
Washington: Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that there would be “disastrous repercussions” in the stability of the region if funding for United Nations Relief and…
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Palestinian President urges UN to stop Israeli attacks
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to step up international efforts to stop the ongoing Israeli “aggression” against the Palestinian people. Abbas made the remarks on Sunday…
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Kuwait to consider reintroducing visit visas: Local media
Kuwait: The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) is considering the possibility of reintroducing various visit visa categories, including commercial, tourist, and family visas, local media reported. The move aligns with the new…
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Watch: Prayer areas along highways in Madinah renovated
Riyadh: The temporary prayer areas on the highways in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia, have been recently renovated using modern models. The renovation comes as part of the implementation of the plans of…
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Two pilots killed as helicopter crashes in Turkey
Ankara: Two pilots were killed and a technician injured in a helicopter crash in Turkey’s Gaziantep province, authorities said. Taking to X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the chopper, registered in…
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Jordan denies involvement in US airstrikes on Iraq
Amman: Jordan has denied any involvement in the airstrikes carried out by the US Air Force targeting Iraq, the state media reported. “There is not truth in news reports regarding involvement of…
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UAE: Indian expat wins Rs 33 crore in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat won a staggering 15 million dirham (Rs 33,89,58,127) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. The winner, Rajeev Arikkatt, bagged the…
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Kerala academy awards ‘Media Person of the Year’ to Palestinian journo
In a tribute to courageous journalists covering the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Kerala Media Academy (KMA) has given the “Media Person of the Year” award to…
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Iran’s visa-free travel for Indian citizens comes into effect
The Islamic Republic of Iran is offering visa-free travel to citizens of India and 27 other countries, starting from Sunday, February 4. The move aims to increase tourism by attracting more visitors…
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Rajasthan artisans’ craft finds place at UAE’s 1st traditional Hindu temple
New Delhi: Chiselling marble blocks and transforming those into intricate pillars and columns and idols of Hindu deities such as Lord Ram and Lord Ganesh for over four years, artisans in Rajasthan…
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UAE sends ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of aid for Palestinians
Fujairah: The second UAE aid ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of humanitarian supplies set sail on Saturday for the city of Al Arish, Egypt, destined for the Gaza Strip. The shipment is part…
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US, UK and allies strike Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Washington: The US and the UK have conducted joint strikes on 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen, in another wave of assaults intended to degrade the capabilities of the Iran-backed…
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US conducts strike on Houthi anti-ship cruise missile
Washington: The US on Sunday conducted a strike against a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile prepared for launch against ships in the Red Sea, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. “On Feb. 4, at…
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Iran unveils homegrown anti-armour missile system
Tehran: The Iranian Army’s Aviation has unveiled an upgraded version of a domestically developed air-to-surface anti-armour missile system, according to a media report. Dubbed Shafaq (Dawn), the smart precision-guided missile system was…
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IDF destroys Hamas hideout apartment tunnel shaft
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF ) in a statement said that soldiers of its 5th Reserve Brigade combat team have destroyed a tunnel shaft that led to a Hamas hideout apartment.…
