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UN condemns Iran executions, calls to stop death penalty
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the executions of a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man in Iran and called on Tehran to stop the death penalty. In a statement, on Tuesday,…
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King of Jordan rejects separation of West Bank from Gaza Strip
Amman: Jordan’s King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, November 28, reiterated Amman’s rejection of any attempt to separate the West Bank from the Gaza Strip, considering that both are extensions of the Palestinian…
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Pope Francis cancels Dubai’s COP28 trip over health concerns
Doha: Amidst health concerns, Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Nations climate summit event being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Vatican News reported. A statement released on Tuesday…
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Dubai airport braces for winter season with 20% flight boost
Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest for international travel, has started its winter season strong, with seven international airlines launching operations to nine destinations. With the addition of new services,…
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France keen to support Lebanon’s security: Macron
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has ssured that his country is keen to support and enhance Lebanon’s stability, security and independence. “We have constantly supported these goals,” Macron was quoted as saying…
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Libya repatriates 248 illegal migrants
Tripoli: The Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department has repatriated 248 illegal migrants. Among them, 120 were deported by air back to Niger, while the remaining 128 were deported by land back to…
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UN envoy calls for de-escalation in Syria
United Nations: UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Najat Rochdi, has called for urgent de-escalation in Syria and warned of the spillover of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “We remain deeply concerned about the…
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Aster DM Healthcare to separate India, Gulf businesses
New Delhi: Aster DM Healthcare on Tuesday said it will separate its India and Gulf businesses by way of a deal worth over USD 1 billion. The company said it has received…
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Saudi Cabinet approves MoU of the principles of India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved the memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the principles of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The decision was announced during a…
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India has walked the talk on climate change, says Indian envoy
Dubai: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the COP28 Summit, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir said on Tuesday that New Delhi has always…
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Israel releases more 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages
Tel Aviv: As a part of an extended truce deal, Israel Prison released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, reported The Times of Israel. The Israel Prisons Service confirmed that it facilitated the…
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Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh wins bid to host World Expo 2030
The hosting rights of the highly anticipated World Expo 2030 was awarded to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Tuesday, November 28. The announcement was made during the 173rd General Assembly of the…
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UAE National Day: 50% discount on traffic fines in Umm Al Quwain
Abu Dhabi: Umm Al Quwain Police have announced a 50 percent discount on traffic fines in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of country’s 52nd National day celebration. In a statement issued…
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BBC under fire for mistranslating Arabic interview of released Palestinian prisoner
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has come under fire for mistranslating an Arabic interview with one of the Palestinian prisoners released by Israel on Friday, November 24, as part of the humanitarian ceasefire agreement. During…
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Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb obtains Saudi citizenship
Amr Adeeb, a renowned Egyptian journalist, announced that he has obtained Saudi citizenship in addition to his Egyptian nationality. Adeeb, on MBC Egypt’s Al-Hekaya programme, said, “Recently, I have been granted Saudi…
