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Iran calls for international action against Israel’s ‘genocidal crime’ in Gaza
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has called on governments and international organisations to fulfill their “human, legal and historical responsibility” and take action to stop Israel’s “genocidal crime” against Palestinians…
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Over 1.1 mn people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN
Gaza: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing “an extreme level of food insecurity,”…
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Dubai municipality proposes ban on reusable plastic, paper bags
The authorities in Dubai have proposed a ban on single-use bags, including both plastic and paper, and the ban will come into effect in less than three months. Earlier, the emirate had…
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Ireland seeks to join South Africa at ICJ in genocide case against Israel
Ireland announced that it would join South Africa in the case brought against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in relation to the genocide in Gaza Strip since October 7,…
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Saudi Arabia: 15M visit Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 1st half of Ramzan
Nearly 15 million Muslims visited the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s second holiest site in Madinah, during the first half of Ramzan, the head of statistics and information at the General Authority for Care…
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UAE to introduce long-term business licences to boost economy
In an effort to boost government revenues, vitalize businesses, and promote sustainable growth and prosperity in the country, the UAE is contemplating the introduction of long-term business licenses, including 10-year golden and…
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Sharjah denies rumours of changing Azaan
The Sharjah Government Media Office has denied rumours on social media about changes to the Azaan (call for prayer) in Sharjah. In a statement on X on Wednesday, the media office dismissed…
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Manhunt for attacker after 3 Israelis injured in West Bank shooting
Tel Aviv: At least three Israelis were injured in a shooting attack on a bus in the Jordan Valley division of the West Bank. Magen David Adom emergency responders said that a…
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Saudi Arabia launches golf carts for Sa’i at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced the use of smart golf carts service for the pilgrims to perform…
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Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan honoured with UAE’s golden visa
Abu Dhabi: Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayeza Khan is the latest celebrity to be honoured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year golden visa. The thirty-three-year-old actress was handed over the visa…
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum for women’s rights in 2025
Riyadh: The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Wednesday, March 27, unanimously elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to chair the 69th session of the commission in…
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UAE: Indian employee at LuLu hypermarket absconds with Rs 1.49 cr
Abu Dhabi: A 38-year-old Indian expat working at the LuLu, a hypermarket chain in Abu Dhabi, has been reportedly absconding after stealing Dirhams 660,000 (Rs 1,49,83,830) in cash, local media reported. Mohammed…
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Israel bracing for 6-week Rafah operation immediately after Ramzan
Tel Aviv: The Israel government is bracing for a final operation in the Rafah region in Gaza bordering Egypt where it believes that most of the Israeli hostages and their handlers are.…
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UAE: Investors lose millions of dollars to scam
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) on Wednesday, March 27, issued a warning to investors about an unlicensed company, “Equiity” allegedly impersonating to be Equiti, a licensed global broker…
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Hezbollah announces death of five operatives in Israeli airstrike
Tel Aviv: Hezbollah has announced that five of its operatives were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes. It said that five of its members have been killed ‘On the road to Jerusalem’…