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Iran-Israel tensions: Blinken calls Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi FMs
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reached out over phone to the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had calls with…
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Destroyed more than 80 Iranian UAVs headed towards Israel, says US
Washington: The US destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday. This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle…
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G7 expresses ‘full support’ for Israel after Iran attack
Washington: The leaders of G7 countries met virtually on Sunday and expressed “full solidarity and support to Israel and its people” and reaffirmed their “commitment towards its security”. “We, the Leaders of…
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When is the next long weekend in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents are expected to celebrate a five-day extended weekend for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha 1445 AH-2024, which is likely to fall on Monday, June 17.…
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Video: Dubai to build 1.6-km 6-lane Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
Dubai is set to construct a 1.6 kilometer long, six-lane tunnel capable of accommodating 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday, April 14, awarded…
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Iran bans all Israel-linked ships from Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: The government of Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed a ban on all vessels associated with the “Zionist regime” from operating in the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and…
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Saudi Arabia warns against using Umrah visas for work purposes
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned against using the Umrah visas for purposes other than pilgrimage. Taking to X on Sunday, April 14, the Saudi Ministry of Haj and…
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Kuwait examines replacement lists for expat teachers
Kuwait: The Ministry of Education in Kuwait is reviewing replacement lists for expatriate teachers to streamline administrative processes for the current academic year, local media reported. Under this initiative, the ministry plans…
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Two Hyderabadi women die on way to Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Eid Al-Fitr celebrations turned tragic for a Hyderabadi family in Saudi Arabia as two women died in a car crash on their way to the holy city of Makkah from Dammam.…
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Dubai: 5.9 million people used public transport during Eid Al-Fitr holidays
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that public transport, taxis and shared mobility vehicles transported about 5.9 million passengers during the holidays of Eid Al-Fitr from Wednesday,…
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UK PM condemns Iran’s ‘reckless’ attack against Israel, deploys jets
London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned Iran’s attack against Israel as “reckless” and pledged that the UK would stand up for security in the region after Tehran launched dozens of aerial…
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Indian embassy in Israel issues fresh advisory after Iran salvo
Tel Aviv: The Indian mission in Israel on Sunday issued a fresh “important advisory” for its nationals after attacks on the Jewish State by Iran with hundreds of projectiles, advising them to…
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Watch: Iranians celebrate drone attack on Israel
Tehran: Iranians took to the streets in large numbers on early Sunday, April 14, to celebrate Iran’s drone and missile attack against Israel. Pictures and videos circulated on social media platforms showed…
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UAE strongly condemns stabbing attack in Australia
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the stabbing attack in Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign…
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Israel-Iran tensions: Biden to convene G-7 leaders’ meeting on response
Washington: The US, Canada and the UN have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America’s “ironclad commitment” to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a…
