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Video: Israel funded creation of Hamas, says EU’s Borell

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday, January 19, that Israel funded the creation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an attempt to weaken the Palestinian Authority.…
Meet world’s richest family that owns Rs 4000 crore worth palace, 8 jets, 700 cars

The Al Nahyan royal family of Abu Dhabi is the world’s richest, owning a Rs 4,000 crore presidential palace (equivalent of three Pentagons), eight private jets, and ownership of the English football…

Jaishankar discusses Gaza conflict with Palestinian counterpart

Kampala: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met with Palestine’s Foreign Minister Dr Riyad al-Maliki here and held a “detailed and comprehensive discussion” on the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.…
‘Inquire about Madinah’ center serve visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in six languages

The “Inquire About Madinah” center provides guidance and assistance to visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The center offers round-the-clock services and employs a…
Israeli strike hits building with ‘Iran-aligned leaders’ in Syria

A residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Syria’s capital Damascus was hit by a suspected Israeli strike on Saturday, January 20, with initial reports suggesting that several people were killed. The…
Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu’s home

Tel Aviv: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum of Israel have staged a demonstration outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea, demanding the return of their loved ones. The…
Has UAE stopped issuing work visas to Indians? Here’s the truth

Abu Dhabi: There have been reports going around that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily stopped issuing work visas for Indians because a number of companies in UAE are having trouble…

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,762: Ministry

Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 24,762, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said. The Ministry said on Friday in a press statement…
US, UK strikes hit Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah

Sanaa: The US and the UK have launched airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah late Friday night, the media reported. The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV did not disclose the specific targets or…
Dubai’s Azizi begins construction to build second tallest tower

Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Azizi Developments has recently begun the construction of the second tallest tower — Burj Azizi on a prime plot of land on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.…
Two mothers are killed in Gaza every hour: UN Women

New Delhi: The raging war in Gaza is impacting women and girls at unprecedented levels with loss of life and catastrophic levels of humanitarian needs. This was the main conclusion of the…
Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ

At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
UN humanitarians warn of dwindling water supply in Gaza

United Nations: UN humanitarians have warned that the availability of water for drinking and domestic use in Gaza is shrinking each day. The municipal wells are currently at just a tenth of…
6090 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7

Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces have arrested 6,090 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7. In a joint statement, the Commission for…
World Gold Council ranking: Know where India stands in gold reserves

India has been ranked ninth globally with most gold reserves in third quarter (Q3) of 2023, ahead of Saudi Arabia, according to a latest data released by the World Gold Council (WGC).…