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France to officially recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will officially recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in September. “The…
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After Kerala women’s deaths, new support platform for Indian expats in UAE
Sharjah: In a move to support expatriate families, the Indian Association Sharjah (IAS) has announced the launch of a Family Dispute Redressal Committee, which will begin sessions on August 2. The initiative,…
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Over 32,000 residency law violators arrested in UAE in first half of 2025
Abu Dhabi: In a major step to reinforce immigration rules, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the arrest of…
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48 Palestinians died from malnutrition in July: Gaza Health Ministry
Tel Aviv: Gaza’s health ministry has said 48 Palestinians have died of malnutrition this past month, adding that 59 Palestinians died of malnutrition so far in 2025, up from 50 in 2024,…
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Apple launches first online store in Saudi Arabia with Arabic support
Riyadh: United States (US) technology giant Apple has recently launched its first official online store and dedicated Apple Store app in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in expanding its digital footprint…
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Israeli parliament approves motion to annex West Bank
Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliament has passed a non-binding motion supporting the annexation of the occupied West Bank, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Palestinian leaders and countries across the Middle…
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Hamas submits truce proposal; Israel says terms are ‘workable’
Tel Aviv: Israel said it received Hamas’ latest ceasefire proposal, with an Israeli official calling it “workable,” although no details were provided. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were…
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UN says Gaza aid operations under severe strain
United Nations: Access to supplies for distribution to hungry Gazans and security risks for aid workers are putting relief operations under severe strain, UN humanitarians said. Relief workers face significant security risks.…
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Over 145,000 displaced as violence persists in Syria’s Sweida despite truce: UN
Damascus: Sporadic clashes, drone strikes, and ground fighting continued in Syria’s Sweida province and surrounding areas despite a declared truce, with the number of displaced reaching more than 145,000, the United Nations…
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Bahrain opens permanent diplomatic mission in Lebanon
Manama: Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has announced the opening of a permanent Bahraini diplomatic mission in Beirut, marking a renewal of the Kingdom’s full diplomatic relations with Lebanon. The…
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‘Current aid efforts fall short’: India calls for urgent ceasefire and access in Gaza
United Nations: Voicing concern over the persisting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, India asserted that a ceasefire must be put in place, emphasising that “intermittent pauses in hostilities” are “not enough” to address…
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Iranian navy helicopter confronted US destroyer in Gulf of Oman: Iran state TV
Tehran: An Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported. The incident was the first direct…
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Iran agrees to IAEA visit in coming weeks
United Nations: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said here that Tehran has agreed to receive a technical team of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which…
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Saudi Arabia opens first white cement factory in Syria to aid reconstruction
Damascus: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched the first white cement factory in Syria’s Adra industrial city, marking a major milestone in Saudi-Syrian economic cooperation. The facility, inaugurated on…
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Qatar in talks to host 2036 Olympic Games
Doha: Qatar has officially confirmed that it is in ongoing talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) made the…
