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Iranian speaker calls on Asian countries to use complementary advantages in int’l affairs
Tehran: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has urged Asian countries to complement each other en route to the centre of the global political and economic arena in the coming years of…
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Kuwait to print 100,000 copies of Quran with Swedish translation
Kuwait: The Kuwait government has announced printing of 100,000 copies of the Quran translated into Swedish language, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The decision was taken in response to the desecration of…
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Iran threatens to pound ‘terrorists’ in Iraq
Tehran: A top Iranian military official has urged Iraq to disarm the anti-Iran “terrorist groups” along the common border as promised, saying otherwise Iran will resume military operations against them. Mohammad Baqeri,…
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Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ against judicial overhaul
Tel Aviv: Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters staged rallies across the country, in the largest weekday demonstration in months against the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary. Despite the scorching summer…
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Gunmen kill senior police officer in Yemen’s Taiz province
Aden: Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a senior police officer of Yemen’s government forces in the southwestern province of Taiz, a local government official said. The officer, identified as Salah Amrany, was…
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Bahrain, Kuwait discuss joint security efforts
Manama: Bahrain and Kuwait have discussed the security coordination between the two Gulf Arab countries, highlighting their commitment to reinforcing joint security operations, media reported. The discussion was held on Tuesday between…
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Lebanon to file complaint with UN against Israeli violations
Beirut: Lebanon has prepared to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council against “Israel’s annexation” of the northern part of Ghajar, a disputed village on the border with Israeli-occupied Golan…
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Palestinian PM slams US inaction on reviving Palestinian-Israeli peace process
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has slammed the US for not presenting any initiative to revive the Palestinian peace process with Israel, which has remained stalled since 2014. “US President Joe…
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Palestine rejects Israel’s plan to build 450 new settlement units in East Jerusalem
Ramallah: Palestine has rejected an Israeli plan to build 450 new settlement units in East Jerusalem, saying the plan has disregarded the countries that support the two-state solution. Israel’s plan is “disregarding…
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Dubai hotels announce best summer staycation deals; check details
If you are a United Arab Emirates (UAE) resident then there is big news for you as many opulent hotels across the Emirates offer top perks for this summer. From complimentary upgrades…
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Historic step: Turkey agrees to approve Sweden’s NATO Bid
In a historic move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to allow Sweden to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after a year of blocking the move, as the countries ironed out…
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Watch: UAE astronaut shares glimpses of space ‘float in’ wardrobe
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi released another video from the International Space Station (ISS) where he floated into his unique wardrobe in space. The video showcased the astronaut’s ‘float…
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Yemeni govt threatens to shut Sanaa Airport over Houthi’s economic war
Yemen authorities have threatened to shut operations at the Sanaa International Airport and restrict movements through Hodeidah port unless the Iran-backed Houthis militia does not stop the “economic war” and end their…
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Israeli parliament gives initial approval to controversial bill
Jerusalem: The Israeli parliament on Tuesday voted early in favour of a controversial bill that limits part of the Supreme Court’s powers, part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul. Netanyahu’s…
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World Muslim League chief arrives in India on 6-day visit
New Delhi: The India visit of Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim al-Issa, Secretary-General of the World Muslim League is aimed to communicate the message of moderation and interfaith unity. His visit to India…
