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Pak’s strike 1st external land attack on Iran since Saddam Hussein’s invasion
New Delhi: Pakistan’s attack on Iranian soil is the first external land attack on Iran since forces led by then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein invaded Iran in 1980s, starting a vicious eight-year…
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Kuwait: 37 expats arrested for gambling, running illegal liquor factories
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have arrested 37 expatriates for their involvement in gambling and running illegal liquor factories. Taking to X, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the arrested expatriates…
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300% increase in miscarriages in Gaza since October 7: Report
Gaza facing a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli attacks, affecting healthcare workers and hospitals, and leaving pregnant women without access to basic medical care. The miscarriage rate among women in the Gaza…
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Israel blows up Israa university in Gaza after using it as military base
The Israeli occupation forces have detonated the main headquarters of Israa University in the city of Al-Zahra, in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, January 17, after using it as a military…
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India gets consular access for its ex-Navy officials in Qatar’s custody
New Delhi: The Indian ambassador to Qatar and the embassy officials met with the eight detained veteran navy officials and a legal team is looking into the appeal aspect as 60 days…
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Saudis unveil plan for world’s 1st adventure tourism destination
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has unveiled the masterplan for ‘THE RIG’, the world’s first adventure tourism destination project inspired by offshore oil platforms. On Wednesday, January 17, Oil Park…
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India now pays for gold imports from UAE in rupees: Official
In a significant development, India is now paying for its import of gold and other commodities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its national currency — Indian National Rupee (INR). A…
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After Pakistan strikes back on Iran, China offers mediation
Beijing: China Thursday offered to play a “constructive role” to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two…
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Karim Benzema files defamation suit against France minister
Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against France’s minister of the interior Gerald Darmanin. This comes in response after Darmanin…
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At least nine killed in Pakistan’s air strikes on Iran
Tehran: Nine people were killed in air strikes by Pakistan into Iranian territory on Thursday, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported. Islamabad’s military action comes after a missile attack by Tehran targetting…
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US designates Houthis as ‘terrorist’ in response to Red Sea attacks
Washington: The United States has announced the designation of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in response to their continuing threats and attacks. Following the rebels’…
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Egypt’s Prez warns against military escalation in Middle East
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned against the danger of the military escalation in the Middle East region on multiple fronts, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. During a meeting…
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UAE: Indian envoy Sunjay Sudhir visits BAPS Hindu temple to see its progress
Abu Dhabi: India’s Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir visited the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi to see the progress of its construction. The temple announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
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US, UK carry out new round of strikes on Houthis in Yemen
Sanaa: The US and the UK bombed Houthi sites in northern Yemen before dawn on Thursday, the media said. The strikes hit Houthi targets in five provinces, including Hodeidah, the main port…
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Saudi lifts 3-year entry ban on expats who fail to return before visa expiry
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has lifted the three-year entry ban on expatriates who left the Kingdom on exit and reentry visa and failed to return before…
