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Israel dropped 40K tons of explosives since Oct 7: Gaza media office
The Israeli forces have dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the Israeli offensive on the besieged territory on October 7, according to Salama Maarouf, the…
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Kuwait sentences ex-defence minister to seven years in prison
Kuwait’s Court of Cassation has sentenced former defense and interior minister Sheikh Khalid al-Jarrah al-Sabah to seven years in prison on charges related to misuse of money from the Army Fund. In…
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Watch: Lush greenery covers mountains adjacent to Makkah’s Grand Mosque
A video clip showing mountains adjacent to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia which turned green has gone viral on social media. This comes after Makkah witnessed heavy rains in recent…
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Planning a trip for UAE National Day? Here’s list of visa-free countries for residents
If you are a resident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are planning a quick getaway for the country’s National Day holiday, applying for a visa can be a complex and…
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Arab Islamic Committee discusses ways to stop war in Gaza with Spanish FM
The Arab-Islamic ministerial committee headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation of Spain, Jose Albares in…
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Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow
Jerusalem: Elon Musk, who’s been under fire over accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X, paid a visit Monday to Israel, where he toured a kibbutz that was attacked…
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Watch: Daughter of UAE tycoon gets married in the sky!
A wedding celebration is a moment to be cherished for a lifetime, so everyone strives to create something unique to make it memorable. To make his daughter’s special day memorable, United Arab…
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Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver keynote speech at IGF UAE 2023
New Delhi: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver a keynote speech at the inauguration of India Global Forum’s annual event in Dubai on November 27. Under the theme Unleashing Ambitions,’ the…
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Saudia Airlines announces 30% discount on international flights
Riyadh: Saudia Airlines (Saudia), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced its Green Fly Day offer with up to 30 percent discount on all international destinations. This…
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Iran deports Afghan immigrants with valid passports, visas
Kabul: The Iranian government has initiated the deportation of Afghan immigrants holding valid passports and visas, as reported by TOLO News, citing Herat local officials. They revealed that Iranian police tore up…
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Three Palestinian students shot near US varsity campus
New York: Three young Palestinian students were reportedly shot near a university campus in Vermont in the US. According to media reports, the incident took place on Saturday evening near the University…
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Hamas onslaught was originally planned for April 5
Tel Aviv: Hamas had initially planned its October 7 cross-border onslaught for the eve of Passover, but cancelled the attack after Israel raised the alert level, Israeli media reported. Military intelligence caught…
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Netanyahu tours Gaza tunnel amid fragile truce, vows to eliminate Hamas
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured a tunnel in the besieged Gaza Strip and vowed to “eliminate” Hamas. “We are here in the (Gaza) Strip,” Netanyahu was seen saying on Sunday…
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Israel releases third group of 39 Palestinians as Hamas frees 17 hostages
The Israeli prison authorities has released 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed 17 hostages in the third round of swaps under a four-day ceasefire deal. On Sunday evening, November 26, 39 Palestinian…
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Saudi Arabia: Private sector employees can do two jobs
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources has clarified that private-sector employees are allowed to do two jobs at the same time. This came in response to an inquiry on the ministry’s beneficiary…
