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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium following their arrest in Dubai, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Friday, August 22. The…
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Video: Saudi man honoured for preventing gas station explosion
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has awarded a citizen the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class) and a Saudi Riyals (SR) one million (Rs 2,33,15,687) financial reward for his courageous act of driving…
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UAE: Minor earthquake recorded in Fujairah
Abu Dhabi: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Safad area of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, August 22. The National Centre of Meteorology…
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Iran condemns US sanctions on ICC officials
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the US imposition of sanctions on four more officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He made the remarks on the social media platform…
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Iran to hold nuclear talks with EU powers ahead of sanctions deadline
Tehran: Just days away from a European deadline, Iran said Friday its foreign minister would hold a telephone conference call with his French, German and British counterparts to avoid the reimposition of…
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Gaza City ‘could be destroyed,’ warns Israel defence minister
Gaza Strip: Israel’s defence minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area. A day…
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UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria
United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned of “a worsening political climate” amid a precarious security situation in Syria. The July 19 ceasefire in Syria’s Sweida has come under…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu set to give final approval for Gaza City takeover
Deir al-Balah: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to give final approval Thursday for plans to take over Gaza City, an operation that could start within days. The widening of the…
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Video: 7-yr-old Saudi boy saved after heart transplant from brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi
Riyadh: A 7-year-old Saudi boy, Faisal, has been given a new lease on life after receiving a heart transplant from a brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi, marking a remarkable story of cross-border…
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Video: Dubai Airport launches world’s first AI-powered corridor
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered passenger corridor, enabling travellers to bypass traditional passport control entirely. The innovative system can process up to ten passengers…
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Dubai rolls out online licence for int’l visitors to operate vessels
Dubai: The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), on Thursday, August 21, launched an online service enabling international visitors to obtain licences to operate…
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Three Asians arrested in Abu Dhabi for 377kg crystal meth haul
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in coordination with the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, announced on Thursday, August 21, the arrest of a gang of three Asian nationals in possession of 377 kilogrammes of…
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Repatriation of mortal remains: Indian consulate in Dubai issues guidelines
Dubai: The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai has issued an advisory for the Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding the repatriation of mortal remains, warning families against…