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Israeli opposition leaders freeze judicial overhaul negotiations
Jerusalem: Israeli opposition leaders have announced that they had suspended the negotiations on settling a controversial judicial overhaul spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yair Lapid, Opposition leader in the Israeli parliament…
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Emirates announces premium economy flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based airline, Emirates has announced that passengers travelling from Dubai to certain cities in India can soon book premium economy seats. The newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft will offer premium…
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Israeli army: Mix-up led fatal shooting of Palestinian toddler
Jerusalem: The Israeli military said that a mix-up led to a soldier’s “unintentional” killing of a Palestinian toddler earlier this month as the trooper believed he was firing at Palestinian gunmen. Two-year-old…
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Lebanon parliament fails to elect new president for 12th time
Beirut: The Lebanese parliament has failed to elect a new President for the republic during its 12th session, plunging the country into further political uncertainty. In the presidential race, Sleiman Frangieh, leader…
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Jordan: Sheep exports to Saudi Arabia resumed
Amman: Jordanian Agriculture Minister Khalid Hneifat has announced that Saudi Arabia has officially decided to lift the ban on Jordanian livestock exports. Hneifat noted that he values the response and direct cooperation…
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Turkey, Sweden to hold more talks on NATO bid ahead of summit
Ankara: Turkey and Sweden have agreed to hold more talks for the latter’s NATO bid as the fourth meeting on a joint permanent mechanism between the bloc, Turkey, Sweden and Finland concluded…
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Palestinian PM calls for swift int’l action to protect two-state solution
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has called for immediate international action to protect the two-state solution from “Israel’s sabotage”. He made the remarks at a meeting with European Union Special Representative…
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Saudi: 2 new crescents installed on King Abdulaziz Gate in Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The two new golden crescents have been installed on the minarets of the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The crescent is made of carbon fibre and gilded…
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Haj 2023: Saudi launches ‘Makkah Route’ stamp for pilgrims
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special stamp for the beneficiaries of the ‘Makkah Route Initiative, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The stamp will…
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UAE re-introduces three-month visit visa
Abu Dhabi: In a move to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reintroduced the three-month visit visa, local media reported. The end of 2022 saw the abolition of the three-month…
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air receives economic license from GACA
Riyadh: Saudi Airlines “Riyadh Air” was granted the economic license for scheduled passenger air transport (GACAR-121S) by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The licence…
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Haj 2023: More than 550,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year has reached 557,401 until June 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These…
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UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before June 30 or face fines
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme was introduced in the country in January and is mandatory for all workers, including those in free zones and semi-government entities. The…
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UAE: Indian actress Chrisann Pereira cleared of drug charges
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of drug smuggling, has been cleared by the Sharjah court. In an Instagram post, Chrisann’s brother Kevin…
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Syria: Israeli strikes on Damascus injure soldier
Damascus: A Syrian soldier was seriously injured, early Wednesday, as a result of Israeli air strikes that targeted points near Damascus, SANA News Agency reported. The Syrian air defences engaged Israeli missiles…
