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Golf ball-sized hailstones, floods hit UAE; 17 flights cancelled
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been experiencing unstable weather conditions, with thunderstorms, giant hailstones, and heavy rainfall affecting various parts of the country. The National Centre for Meteorology has issued warnings…
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Kuwait names Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah as Prime Minister
Kuwait: The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Monday, April 15, appointed Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The new Kuwaiti Prime Minister was also tasked with forming…
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Middle East crisis: Airlines told to carry out risk assessment on flight ops
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to carry out their own risk assessment on international flight operations. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and…
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran’s oil lifeline after Israel attack: Report
The recent unprecedented missile and drone strike by Iran on Israel has raised questions about the potential response from the Biden administration. However, analysts suggest that such a move is unlikely due…
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Markets continue to slump on fears of escalating tensions in Middle East
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices continued to slump in early trade on Tuesday on fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East and weak global trends. Foreign fund outflows and uptick in Brent…
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Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official
Gaza: Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ political bureau,…
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Netanyahu says smart response needed to Iranian attack
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly said at a private meeting with ministers from his Likud party that Iran’s missile attack must be followed by a smart response. Iran…
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Dubai billionaire calls on banks to remain open on official holidays
Dubai billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has called on banks to remain open during official holidays, as closures cause direct harm to customers and the commercial sector. The call comes after UAE…
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Indian expat among 15 killed as heavy rains lash Oman
Muscat: At least 15 people have died and one remains missing after flash floods hit large parts of Oman on Sunday, April 14. On Sunday, Oman experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall,…
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Iran responsive to call for release of 17 Indians aboard seized ship: Jaishankar
Bengaluru: India has urged Iran to release 17 Indians onboard a Portuguese cargo vessel seized by the Iranian military, and Tehran was quite responsive, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.…
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Saudi Arabia reveals names of arrested harassers
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) began announcing the names of those people arrested on harassment charges. The move is intended to instil shame and deter potential offenders.…
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Mumbai: Flyer smuggles 2.6 kg gold from UAE, held
Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the Mumbai Customs seized more than 10.02 kg gold valued at Rs 6.03 crore in 12 different cases over four days at…
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Israeli minister Smotrich calls to invade Rafah, control entire Gaza Strip
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has renewed his demand to “invade Rafah and impose control over the entire Gaza Strip”. “Abandoning Israeli red lines and pursuing Hamas in order to reach an agreement will only…
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Saudi Arabia sets new date for expiry of Umrah visa
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the last date for the expiry of Umrah visa for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom for the current…
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Mufti of Oman applauds Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel
Muscat: The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, has described the Iranian attack on Israel as “bold,” and it was “something that is truly pleasing, and…
