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Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran stretching term’s meaning
Ramallah: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured…
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Rubio will testify before Congress for first time since start of Iran war
Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back…
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Hind Rajab Foundation asks India to arrest IDF soldier vacationing in Himachal
Hyderabad: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based organisation pursuing legal action against Israeli military personnel across multiple countries, has filed a complaint with Indian authorities seeking the arrest of an Israeli reservist…
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Demand for EVs rises in May as fuel prices go up amid US-Iran war
New Delhi: India’s electric vehicle (EV) market registered an increase in demand during May this year, as higher fuel prices pushed more buyers towards battery-powered alternatives, according to reports by Nomura and…
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New Zealand imposes travel bans on three ‘extremist Israeli settlers’
Auckland: New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “These travel bans are targeted at…
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You’re f**king crazy, everybody hates you: Trump tells Netanyahu in heated call
US President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed an expletive-filled tirade at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday, June 1, demanding that Israel halt a planned military operation in…
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Trump says he stopped Beirut raid, Netanyahu says Israel’s stance unchanged
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered sharply differing accounts of a phone conversation on Monday, June 1, regarding Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. Trump claimed he…
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‘Fatherland over motherland?’ Congress jibes at PM on Israel offensive against Lebanon
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday, June 2, targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being “completely silent” on Israel devastating Lebanon and “sabotaging” the US-Iran agreement, asking whether the “so-called fatherland” meant…
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Negotiations with Iran continue at fast pace, says Donald Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday, June 1, said talks were continuing with Iran at a rapid pace, as fresh strikes by Tehran appeared to hit the fragile ceasefire. “Talks are…
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Gold prices fall sharply in Dubai, easing costs for buyers
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai recorded a significant decline at the close of trading on Monday, June 1, offering relief to buyers after weeks of elevated rates. According to the Dubai Jewellery…
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Israel orders military to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday said in a joint statement that they had ordered the military to strike Beirut’s southern suburbs. According to the…
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Indian worker appeals for help after workplace abuse in Oman
Amaravati: An Indian worker from Andhra Pradesh has sought urgent assistance after alleging that he was subjected to workplace abuse and mistreatment while employed in Oman. Speaking to Siasat.com, Peluri Hemanth Kumar,…
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India-Oman economic free trade pact comes into force: Goyal
New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and Oman came into force on Monday, June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will…
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‘We just want to come home’: Telangana workers stranded in Oman
Hyderabad: Two Telangana workers stranded in Oman have appealed for urgent assistance from Indian authorities, claiming they have been unable to return home after becoming caught in a prolonged employment dispute. The…
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Child found injured beside parents killed in drone strike in South Lebanon
Beirut: A child was wounded after an Israeli drone strike reportedly targeted a motorcycle in southern Lebanon, killing both parents, according to reports and footage shared online. The attack took place on…
