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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,762: Ministry
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 24,762, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said. The Ministry said on Friday in a press statement…
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US, UK strikes hit Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah
Sanaa: The US and the UK have launched airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah late Friday night, the media reported. The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV did not disclose the specific targets or…
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Dubai’s Azizi begins construction to build second tallest tower
Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Azizi Developments has recently begun the construction of the second tallest tower — Burj Azizi on a prime plot of land on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.…
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Two mothers are killed in Gaza every hour: UN Women
New Delhi: The raging war in Gaza is impacting women and girls at unprecedented levels with loss of life and catastrophic levels of humanitarian needs. This was the main conclusion of the…
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Law profs urge Belgium to intervene in genocide case against Israel at ICJ
At least 19 Belgian international law professors have urged the country to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In…
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UN humanitarians warn of dwindling water supply in Gaza
United Nations: UN humanitarians have warned that the availability of water for drinking and domestic use in Gaza is shrinking each day. The municipal wells are currently at just a tenth of…
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6090 Palestinians held by Israel in West Bank since Oct 7
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces have arrested 6,090 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the Israel and Hamas war on October 7. In a joint statement, the Commission for…
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World Gold Council ranking: Know where India stands in gold reserves
India has been ranked ninth globally with most gold reserves in third quarter (Q3) of 2023, ahead of Saudi Arabia, according to a latest data released by the World Gold Council (WGC).…
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Dubai: Two new Salik toll gates to open on major routes
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 19, announced that two new Salik toll gates will be added to enhance traffic flow and alleviate congestion on major routes.…
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Oman plans to set up Middle East’s first spaceport
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has unveiled ambitious plans for the development of the first spaceport in the Middle East. It is expected to be operational by 2030. National Satellite Services Company…
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Pakistan, Iran FMs agree on closer co-op on security issues
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Friday agreed to the spirit of “mutual trust and cooperation” and the need for closer cooperation on security issues as the two sides began to pick threads…
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Israeli Prez says normalization with Saudi Arabia key to ending war in Gaza
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said that normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel is a key step towards ending war in Gaza Strip, Associated Press reported. Herzog’s statement came on Thursday,…
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Turkey’s first astronaut lifts off to International Space Station
Turkey made history on Thursday, January 18, as the SpaceX Axiom mission successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) with country’s first astronaut on board. A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule lifted…
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Indonesia, Slovenia to speak on new charge against Israel at ICJ
Indonesia and Slovenia are set to present a new charge against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on February 19 at The Hague, regarding the violations of Palestinian rights. Both the…
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ICJ verdict on genocide case against Israel may take years
By Mahevish Fatima The landmark case that South Africa filed in the ICJ accusing Israel of breaching the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide…
