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Kuwait: Expats to face jail, hefty fines for overstaying visa
Kuwait plans to impose harsh penalties on expatriates who overstay their visit visas under a new residence law set for parliament debate on Tuesday, December 19, local media reported. The draft law…
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Iran joins list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indians
Iran has joined the growing list of countries offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders. Recently, many countries including Indonesia and Malaysia joined the list. With Iran’s inclusion, the count of nations…
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Four Palestinians killed in IDF airstrike near Tulkarm
Tel Aviv: Four Palestinians have been killed in overnight airstrikes in the Nur Shams camp near the West Bank city of Tulkarm, the media reported. According to media reports, the strikes were…
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Puri visiting Kuwait as PM’s special envoy to condole demise of Emir: MEA
New Delhi: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is travelling to Kuwait on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy to pay condolences on the demise of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber…
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Mangaluru: Passenger from Dubai held for smuggling gold worth Rs 17.73L
Mangaluru: Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) have seized 286 gm of gold worth Rs 17.73 lakh from a passenger who arrived here from Dubai. The passenger arrived here on…
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UAE to host 2024 Judo World Championships
Abu Dhabi: The International Judo Federation (IJF) has approved the UAE’s bid to host and organise the 2024 Judo World Championships, the federation’s flagship event. Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Derie, President of…
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Sharjah shopping promotions kicks off 2023 edition
Sharjah: The Sharjah shopping promotions 2023 kicked off on Friday with an opening event that delighted audiences, bringing smiles to the faces of all. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and…
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Sultan’s India visit paves way for new, positive stage in developing ties: Oman FM
New Delhi: Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has said Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s India visit constitutes a major milestone that builds on historical relations and paves the way for a new,…
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At least 61 migrants drown off Libyan coast
Tripoli: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that 61 migrants have drowned at sea off the coast of the western Libyan city of Zuwara, some 120 km west of the…
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IDF to be responsible for Gaza’s security after conflict: Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be responsible for security in the Gaza Strip after the conflict with Hamas is over. Netanyahu made…
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India announces one day state mourning over death of Kuwait’s Emir
New Delhi: The government has announced one-day state mourning on Sunday following the demise of Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The ruling emir died on Saturday at the age…
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Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a call for help following a hijacking incident involving a Malta-flagged cargo vessel with 18 crew on board in the Arabian Sea, officials…
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Arab countries declare mourning period over death of Kuwait’s Emir
Arab countries on Saturday, December 16, announced national mourning period over the death of Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Kuwaiti Emiri Court announced the death of Sheikh Nawaf on Saturday. He…
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Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal named new Emir of Kuwait
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers on Saturday, December 16, announced Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Emir of Kuwait, after the death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This…
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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah passes away at 86
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died at the age of 86 on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. The cause of his death is not known yet. “With great…
