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Dubai Metro, Tram to run for 40 hours for New Year’s Eve celebrations
As the year 2023 draws to an end and a new one— 2024 approaches, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the public transportation timings for New Year’s Eve…
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Gaza population in grave peril, warns WHO
Geneva: Citing acute hunger and desperation throughout the war-torn Palestinian territory, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus — Chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) — has warned that the population of Gaza is in…
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Telangana man goes missing in Dubai, father seeks govt help
Hyderabad: The father of a 29-year-old Telangana man, who has been missing for the last month in Dubai, has urged the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to take necessary action…
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Qatar commutes death sentence of ex-Indian Navy officials
Doha: In a significant diplomatic achievement for India, Qatar on Thursday, December 28, reportedly commuted the death sentence of ex-Indian Navy officials to a jail term. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
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Instagram bans US activist Shaun King over posts on Palestine
Popular United States (US) writer and activist Shaun King has claimed that Instagram banned his account due to his support for Palestine against Israel in the ongoing war. King, with over six…
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Khamenei leads funeral prayer of Gen Brig Mousavi killed by Israel
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday led the prayers at the funeral of Brig Gen Sayyed Razi Mousavi, media reports said. “The Supreme Leader paid tribute to this martyr’s tireless…
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NYE in Abu Dhabi: 60-minute fireworks, drone show & more
Abu Dhabi: The Higher Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba showgrounds, has announced the launch of a special New Year’s programme featuring events,…
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Blinken, Turkish counterpart Fidan discuss importance of Sweden’s NATO accessionm
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held telephonic conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and spoke about the importance of finalizing Sweden’s North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) accession.…
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Hezbollah militant among 3 killed in Israeli strike on home in south Lebanon
At least three people from one family were killed in an Israeli strike that targetted a house overnight on Wednesday, December 27, in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil. The martyrs were identified…
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Israel return bodies of 80 Palestinians with ‘stolen organs’
Around 80 bodies of Palestinians killed by the Israeli army during its ground invasion, have been returned to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, December 26, via Karem Abu Salem fence crossing. Israel…
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At least 21,110 Palestinians killed in Gaza in Israeli attack
Tel Aviv: Gaza’s Health Ministry Spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra has said that 21,110 Palestinians were killed and 55,243 injured in the Israeli attacks since October 7. The spokesman in a statement on Wednesday…
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Dubai: Global Village to ring in New Year 2024 seven times
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s popular family-friendly destination, Global Village, will ring in 2024 not once, but seven times on New Year’s Eve. Seven unique celebrations will be held across various pavilions, featuring firework…
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At 18 lakh, Indian Umrah performers in 2023 third highest
New Delhi: A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 — the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday. The officials said they anticipate…
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Gold prices soars in Dubai by Rs 22 per gram: Find prices here
Abu Dhabi: Gold prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 27, rose one dirham (Rs 22) per gram to hit more than 250 dirham (Rs 5,672) per gram. The Dubai…