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UN humanitarians say deadly starvation crisis in Gaza deepens
United Nations: The already catastrophic conditions in Gaza are fast deteriorating as the deadly starvation crisis deepens amid military operations that bring death and destruction, UN humanitarians said. “Life is being drained…
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Hunger crisis in Gaza claims lives of dozens of children in a month
Deir al-Balah: Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments for malnourishment that could save them had run out…
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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…