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US, UK trying to turn Red Sea into ‘sea of blood’, says Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, January 12, condemned the strikes launched by the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) on the Houthis in Yemen, saying they are trying…
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US urges Iran to immediately release seized oil tanker, crew
The United States (US) on Thursday, January 11, called on Iran to immediately release an oil tanker it seized off the coast of Oman, Reuters reported. US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel…
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Gulf countries call for restraint after US, UK conduct air strikes in Yemen
Gulf countries on Friday, January 12, expressed their “deep concern” about the military operations taking place in the Red Sea region and the airstrikes on several sites in Yemen. On Thursday night,…
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Saudi Arabia considers dividing Makkah’s Grand Mosque into coded zones
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is considering dividing the Grand Mosque in Makkah into coded zones to ensure easy access for worshippers and workers. In this regard, the General Authority for…
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EAM Jaishankar likely to travel to Iran on Jan 15
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to Iran on Monday to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during which they are expected to deliberate on…
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Jaipur National University gets permission to setup campus in Dubai
The Ministry of Education has granted Jaipur National University permission to setup an off-shore campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The proposal of Jaipur National University, for establishment of an Off-Shore…
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Saudi’s NEOM unveils luxury destination project ‘hidden’ in a mountain
NEOM, the 500 billion-dollar futuristic city being built in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced the development of Aquellum, a luxury and experiential space embedded within the mountains. In a…
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Did Cristiano Ronaldo buy luxury villa in Dubai?
Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-renowned football superstar, has reportedly purchased a luxurious villa in Dubai, but his representative denied the claims to a news daily. According to Bloomberg, the 38-year-old has bought a…
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Pilgrims can soon take flying taxis from Jeddah to Makkah hotels
In a significant move, Umrah and Haj pilgrims arriving at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah will soon be able to take flying taxis all the way to the airstrips in hotels in…
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Israel rejects Gaza genocide accusations at ICJ
The Hague: Israel presented its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, January 12, and rejected allegations of genocide levelled by South Africa in connection with the ongoing war…
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UAE passport ranked 11th with access to 183 nations without visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has been ranked first amongst Gulf countries and 11th globally in the list of the world’s most powerful passports in 2024. As per the recent report released…
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EAM Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Red Sea attacks, Gaza
New York: The United States has welcomed the “increased cooperation” with India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea as the two countries discussed “shared concerns” over the reckless Houthi…
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Syria witnesses escalation of IS attacks since new year
Damascus: Syria began the new year by witnessing a “significant escalation” of attacks by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, a war monitor said. In a fresh report, the Syrian Observatory for…
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UAE: Two more Palestinian cancer patients from Gaza die
A 38-year-old and 54-year-old Palestinians who arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed away on Thursday, January 11. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP)…
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US & UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
Washington: The US and UK militaries launched strikes against several used by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a US official and a UK official told the media. The strikes were from fighter…
