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Trump orders ‘hard-hitting’ financial sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader
Washington: US President Donald Trump ordered “hard-hitting” financial sanctions Monday on Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holding him “ultimately responsible” for the Islamic republic’s destabilizing activities. “We will continue to increase…
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Israel will do ‘everything’ to stop Iran going nuclear: Netanyahu
Jerusalem:Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday his country will do “everything” to prevent arch-rival Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, during a visit by a senior Russian security official. “Israel will not…
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Israeli journalists to set precedent at Bahrain conference
Jerusalem: A handful of Israeli journalists were making their way to Bahrain on Monday after getting special permission to attend a US-led economic conference on Israeli-Palestinian peace, hosted by the Gulf kingdom.…
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UAE: Staring at women can land you in jail – Know other offences
Dubai: In order to make the environment secure for women, the Dubai Police arrested 19 persons who were harassing and eve teasing women on beaches and roads. According to the report published…
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Saudi women use wedding contracts to assert right to drive
Dammam: Saudi salesman Majd had just begun his wedding preparations when his fiancee sought to enshrine in their marriage contract a condition already guaranteed by law — her right to drive. Wedding…
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Istanbul mayoral re-run: Erdogan congratulates Opposition candidate for projected win
Istanbul [Turkey]: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated the Opposition party’s mayoral candidate for his projected win at the local elections’ re-run here on Sunday. Ekrem Imamoglu, the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP)…
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Saudi Arabia: Houthis attack airport
Abha [Saudi Arabia]: A Syrian national was killed while seven other people were injured after Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the Abha International Airport here on Sunday, according to the Arab Coalition’s spokesman…
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US reportedly launches covert cyberattack against Iran
Tehran: The US has covertly launched a cyberattack against an Iranian intelligence group’s computer systems on the same day President Donald Trump pulled back on using more traditional methods of military force.…
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Emir of Qatar presented Pakistan’s highest civil award Nishan-e-Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Sunday conferred the country’s highest civil award – Nishan-e-Pakistan – on the visiting Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a ceremony here.…
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UAE calls for talks to defuse US-Iran tensions
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates on Sunday called for negotiations to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran after Tehran shot down a US drone. “Tensions in the Gulf can…
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Egypt’s Defense, Foreign ministers to visit Russia
Cairo: Egypt’s Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday left for Russia on an official visit for the 2+2 dialogue mechanism between the two countries. The visit aims…
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UAE: 23-year-old lured with job offer, raped after landing in the country
Ajman: A 23-year-old woman had a very bad experience after landing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the report published in Khaleej Time, the woman was looking for the job.…
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At least 8 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline blast
Lagos, Nigeria: At least eight people were killed when an oil pipeline exploded in the southeast of Nigeria, police and a local official said Sunday, adding that the death toll could rise.…
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US envoy calls on world to ‘urge Iran to de-escalate’
Kuwait City: The US special envoy for Iran on Sunday urged “all nations to use their diplomatic effort to urge Iran to de-escalate and meet diplomacy with diplomacy” amid soaring tensions in…
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Saudi Arabia: Expats can now become permanent residents
Riyadh: Expats in Saudi Arabia can now apply for permanent residency. On Sunday, the Premium Residency Center has started its services. It began receiving and processing the applications electronically. According to the…
