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Netanyahu cites India to counter Vance’s ‘US-only ally’ claim
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has identified India as one of Israel’s key international supporters, dismissing US Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that Washington is the country’s only powerful ally.…
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Day 3: Khamenei funeral procession concludes in Tehran
Tehran: The third day of funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei concluded in Tehran on Monday, July 6, after a 10-kilometre procession through the capital that drew…
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Some in OPEC to expand monthly oil production as prices slide
A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance plan to increase their outputs modestly next month, which would bring more oil online after fuel prices have fallen to levels not seen…
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Online booking begins for Indian passport, visa services in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in the UAE has launched an online appointment portal for passport, visa and attestation services, allowing applicants to book appointments before visiting the Embassy in Abu…
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Jaishankar, Qatar PM review energy, trade, security ties
Doha: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Sunday, July 5, and reviewed several areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade, investments, connectivity and security.…
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Maher Younis, among longest-serving Palestinian prisoners, dies at 68
Former Palestinian prisoner Maher Abdul Latif Younis, one of the longest-serving Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, died early on Sunday, July 5, at the age of 68, nearly three and a half…
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Indian homemaker wins Rs 65 cr in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
A 42-year-old Indian homemaker has won Dirham 25 million (around Rs 65 crore) in the latest Big Ticket live draw in Abu Dhabi, turning a long-held dream into reality. Kanika Arora, originally…
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Egypt says lasting peace with Israel requires a Palestinian state
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has said lasting peace with Israel and stability in the Middle East depend on establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Addressing…
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Cargo ship comes under attack off Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Cairo: A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. The United…
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Islamabad likely venue for next round of US-Iran talks
Islamabad: Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday, July 5. The US and…
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Hyderabad woman seeks return from Oman after work ordeal
Muscat: A 38-year-old woman from Hyderabad has sought official intervention to facilitate her return from Oman’s capital Muscat, claiming she was subjected to harsh working conditions that have left her in poor…
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Day 2 of Khamenei funeral: 10 million have attended so far
Iran concluded the second day of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday, July 5, as several media outlets reported that cumulative attendance at the state funeral events had…
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Ali Khamenei: A look at Iran’s longest-serving Supreme Leader
Tehran: Sayyed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly 37 years, was one of the country’s most influential leaders. As the Islamic Republic’s highest political and religious authority,…
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Iran warns against foreign military presence in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran has issued a stern warning against any foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway should not become a venue for “extra-regional” military displays after the…
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Up to 3,000 deaths feared during Khamenei funeral, says report
Iran has prepared for the possibility of up to 3,000 deaths during the week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Germany’s WELT, which cited a classified document…
