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Israeli strike hits building with ‘Iran-aligned leaders’ in Syria

A residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Syria’s capital Damascus was hit by a suspected Israeli strike on Saturday, January 20, with initial reports suggesting that several people were killed. The…
Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu’s home

Tel Aviv: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum of Israel have staged a demonstration outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea, demanding the return of their loved ones. The…

Has UAE stopped issuing work visas to Indians? Here’s the truth

Abu Dhabi: There have been reports going around that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily stopped issuing work visas for Indians because a number of companies in UAE are having trouble…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,762: Ministry

Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 24,762, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said. The Ministry said on Friday in a press statement…
US, UK strikes hit Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah

Sanaa: The US and the UK have launched airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah late Friday night, the media reported. The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV did not disclose the specific targets or…
Dubai’s Azizi begins construction to build second tallest tower

Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Azizi Developments has recently begun the construction of the second tallest tower — Burj Azizi on a prime plot of land on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.…
Two mothers are killed in Gaza every hour: UN Women

New Delhi: The raging war in Gaza is impacting women and girls at unprecedented levels with loss of life and catastrophic levels of humanitarian needs. This was the main conclusion of the…

Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ

At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
UN humanitarians warn of dwindling water supply in Gaza

United Nations: UN humanitarians have warned that the availability of water for drinking and domestic use in Gaza is shrinking each day. The municipal wells are currently at just a tenth of…
6090 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7

Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces have arrested 6,090 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7. In a joint statement, the Commission for…
World Gold Council ranking: Know where India stands in gold reserves

India has been ranked ninth globally with most gold reserves in third quarter (Q3) of 2023, ahead of Saudi Arabia, according to a latest data released by the World Gold Council (WGC).…
Dubai: Two new Salik toll gates to open on major routes

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 19, announced that two new Salik toll gates will be added to enhance traffic flow and alleviate congestion on major routes.…
Oman plans to set up Middle East’s first spaceport

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the first spaceport in the Middle East. It is expected to be operational by 2030. National Satellite Services Company…
Pakistan, Iran FMs agree on closer co-op on security issues

Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Friday agreed to the spirit of “mutual trust and cooperation” and the need for closer cooperation on security issues as the two sides began to pick threads…
Israeli Prez says normalization with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said that normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is a key step towards ending war in Gaza Strip, Associated Press reported. Herzog’s statement came on Thursday,…