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Comedian detained for set on Lebanon economic crisis, Army
Renowned Lebanese stand-up comedian, Nour Hajjar was detained after posting a sketch online depicting deteriorating economic conditions and cracking jokes on army personnel of the country. The comedian who was apprehended on Friday,…
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UAE flight: List of banned, exempted items for travellers
Abu Dhabi: As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a massive rush from residents and foreign tourists, there are a few travel rules every passenger must know before boarding a flight…
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Over 290,000 students to begin classes in UAE tomorrow
Dubai: Over 290,000 students and 23,492 educational professionals, will begin classes tomorrow in government schools across the UAE, marking the start of the new academic year (2023-2024). In statements on the occasion,…
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Israelis asked to avoid using live chickens in annual atonement ritual
Tel Aviv: In preparation for the upcoming Yom Kippur holiday – the Jewish Day of Atonement – Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development emphasized to the public the importance of observing…
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Israel: Brother charged for murdering sister due to her sexual orientation
Tel Aviv: The Haifa District Attorney’s Office (Criminal) submitted to the Haifa District Court an indictment against a resident of the northern Arab town Kisra-Sumei and two other defendants who are residents…
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Israeli, Libyan FMs hold historic meeting to discuss diplomatic prospects
Jerusalem: The Foreign Ministers of Israel and Libya have met in Rome, marking the first-ever meeting between officials of the two countries that don’t have formal diplomatic ties, the Israeli Foreign Ministry…
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Israeli PM says Hamas to pay ‘full price’ if attacking Israel
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Hamas will pay full price if they try to carry out attacks against Israel. “Whoever tries to hurt us, whoever finances and organises, whoever…
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Saudi Haj minister’s 5-day visit to Pakistan, Bangladesh concludes
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah concluded his five days official visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh, during which he met the presidents and top government officials of the countries, on…
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Europeans interested in buying Iranian drones: Top official
Iran’s Iranian defence ministry spokesperson, Reza Talaei Nik, said on Saturday, August 26, that a number of western and European states have sought to purchase the Iranian drones, Tasnim reported. The officer said…
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Cristiano Ronaldo expresses joy, gratitude for his Saudi Arabia stay
In a testament of appreciation, Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer and the forward of Al-Nassr FC, has expressed his profound joy and gratitude for his stay in the Kingdom of Saudi…
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Sharjah Charity International receives applications for 9 mass wedding
Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced the start of receiving applications to participate in the ninth mass wedding within the country. The mass wedding is scheduled to be organised in…
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Iran swaps over 1,500 prisoners with other states since last March: Minister
Tehran: Iranian Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi said Iran has exchanged 1,531 prisoners with a number of countries since March 2022, the media reported. Rahimi made the remarks in an interview with the…
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Saudi Arabia: Road accident kills four of Andhra NRI family
Jeddah: Four members of a NRI family of Andhra Pradesh lost their lives in a horrific traffic accident near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on Friday, while returning to Kuwait following the performance…
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UAE’s 250sq metre Onam Pookalam’ reflects the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Dubai: Kickstarting the Onam celebrations, healthcare workers in the UAE came together to spread the message of sustainability and cultural diversity through a stunning and unique floral carpet, mirroring the 17 Sustainable…
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Taliban releases Iranian photojournalist: Media
Tehran: Iranian photojournalist Mohammad-Hossein Velayati, who was detained last week in Afghanistan, has been released, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, which Velayati works for, reported. The journalist was handed over to the…
