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Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports: Industry body
New Delhi: Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India’s basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties,…
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Iran eases some restrictions, allows calls abroad as death toll increases
Dubai: Iran eased some restrictions on its people and, for the first time in days, allowed them to make phone calls abroad via their mobile phones on Tuesday. It did not ease…
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Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging material
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday, January 12, announced a ban on the use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging materials that are disposable, a decision made to avoid situations where…
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European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over protests
Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, the European Parliament on Monday, January 12, banned all Iranian diplomats from its premises. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola made the announcement on January 12. “It…
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US slaps 25 pc tariff on countries ‘doing business’ with Iran
The US on Tuesday, January 13, announced that any county doing business with Iran will attract a tariff of 25 per cent, mounting economic pressure on the Islamic republic where the death…
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Iran’s leadership under pressure as protests continue, here’s what to know
London: Iran’s leadership is under incredible pressure as the largest protests in years against the Islamic theocracy shake the country. Government hard-liners have threatened to attack the US military and archrival Israel…
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Palestinian killed in Israeli raid in Hebron
A Palestinian man was shot dead during an Israeli raid in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, January 10. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the deceased was identified as…
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When small is ugly: Somaliland, UAE emerge as new pawns of the West
Small is beautiful, but perhaps not in global geo-politics. Fragmenting a sizeable country with rich resources – a phenomenon called balkanization – is a part of the policy of imperialist forces ever…
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Iran protest: Foreign Minister says situation under ‘total control’
Dubai: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, January 12 that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. Araghchi also said that the protests…
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Iran announces 3-day ‘National Mourning’ for martyrs amid protest
Iran announced a three-day ‘National Mourning’ on Sunday, January 11, for those who have lost their lives in the on going anti-government protests. The government also called for nationwide marches on Monday…
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Iran pitched negotiations after threat of action for protester crackdown: Trump
President Donald Trump said Iran reached out to the US and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country. Trump in comments…
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Kurdish fighters evacuated from Aleppo after days of violent clashes
Aleppo: Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighbourhood in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo, officials said early Sunday, January 11, a move that could bring an end to several days of…
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Hamas pledges to dissolve Gaza government, offers no timeline
Cairo: Hamas said Sunday, January 11, it will dissolve its existing government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over the territory, as mandated under the US-brokered peace plan. But…
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Iran threatens US, Israeli forces if America strikes amid protests
Dubai: Nationwide protests challenging Iran‘s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city on Sunday, January 11, crossing the two-week mark as violence surrounding the demonstrations…
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Iranian Army vows to defend national interests amid ongoing protests
Amid escalating public protests and internet shutdown, the Iranian army on Saturday, January 10, has vowed to defend its “national interest.” According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Iranian military accused…
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