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UK court lauds Muslim man who stopped attempted rape
Last December, when Hamzah Albar was walking through the Monkwearmouth area in Sunderland, United Kingdom, he witnessed a woman being attacked physically and sexually, covering her mouth to silence her. Without hesitation,…
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Israel’s military to receive Iron Beam laser interception system on Dec 30: Official
Tel Aviv: A new low-cost laser interception system, known as Iron Beam, will be delivered to the Israeli military on December 30 to bolster its air defence, a senior defence ministry official…
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Palestinian journalist gang raped, tortured with dog at Sde Teiman: Report
Nearly five months after the horrific gang rape of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli soldiers at Sde Teiman detention centre, a new report has revealed that a journalist among the victims was subjected…
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Telangana govt sanctions Rs 1.55 crore ex gratia for families of deceased Gulf workers
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has sanctioned a total of Rs 1.55 crore as ex gratia for the families of Gulf workers, including 31 families from Jagtial district. The amount will be released…
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Minor earthquake recorded in Bahrain, felt by residents
Muscat: A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in Bahrain in the early hours of Monday, December 1, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre…
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Two-state solution ‘only path’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Pope Leo
Beirut: Pope Leo XIV doubled down Sunday on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference that it was the…
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Saudi Arabia’s AMAK claims finding 11 million tonnes of gold, other mineral resources
Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading mining operators, has claimed the identification of around 11 million tonnes of potential economic mineral resources within one of its exploration licences…
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Pakistan, Egypt agree to deepen ties after years of stagnation
Islamabad: Pakistan and Egypt agreed on Sunday, November 30, to deepen ties in economic, commercial, cultural and defence sectors after years of stagnant relationship. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, who arrived in…
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Qatar declares full security readiness ahead of FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kickoff
Doha: Qatar announced on Sunday, November 30, that it is fully prepared to secure the FIFA Arab Cup2025 — the Arab world’s biggest football tournament — which begins on Monday, December 1,…
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Netanyahu submits pardon request to Israeli President over corruption cases
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. In a statement on Sunday,…
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Malnutrition persists as winter threatens Gaza’s children: UNICEF
Gaza Strip: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that high levels of malnutrition, coupled with worsening winter conditions, continue to threaten children’s lives in the Gaza Strip. According to UNICEF,…
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Kuwait’s new drug law to impose death penalty, life terms
Kuwait City: Kuwait has approved a new anti-drug law that introduces significantly tougher penalties for narcotics offences, including life imprisonment, the death sentence and fines reaching two million Kuwaiti dinars. The law…
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Pope Leo XIV ends Turkiye visit, heads to Lebanon with message of hope
Istanbul: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkiye on Sunday, November 30. before heading to Lebanon, where he hoped to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and…
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UN chief reiterates call for irreversible progress toward two-state solution
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for irreversible progress toward a two-state solution, in a message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This year’s International…
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza crosses 70,000 amid ongoing strikes
Deir al-Balah: Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday that the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began. The toll has continued to rise after the latest ceasefire took effect…
