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Uruguay to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem: Israeli FM
Tel Aviv: Uruguay will open a diplomatic office for innovation in Jerusalem, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday. The news comes a day after the ministry confirmed that Paraguay would…
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Iranian director Saeed Roustaee jailed for Cannes screening
Tehran: American-Italian film director Martin Scorsese comes out in support of prominent Iranian director Saeed Roustaee who has been sentenced to six months in prison for the “unauthorised” screening of his movie…
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Abu Dhabi restaurant shut down for selling non-halal food
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities shut down a restaurant for selling non-halal food and storing it in the same utensils used to prepare halal food. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and…
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UAE: Demand for 3-month visit visa soars; check eligibility, cost details
Abu Dhabi: There has been a spike in demand for a three-month visit visa to United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the number reaching 20 a day, UAE travel agents said. In a…
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Watch: Woman carries mother on shoulders for prayer at Prophet’s mosque
In a heartwarming video clip that garnered widespread attention online, a female pilgrim was seen carrying her elderly mother on her shoulder to offer prayers at Al-Masjid An-Nabawī, the Prophet’s Mosque in…
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146 quake-damaged schools renovated in Syria’s Aleppo
Damascus: At least 146 schools damaged by the massive February 6 earthquakes in Syria’s northern province of Aleppo have been successfully renovated, state media reported citing a local official. Mustafa Abdul-Ghani, the…
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PM Modi dials Iranian Prez, discusses Chabahar Port
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance. The two leaders reiterated…
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Iran security forces ‘detain’ 3-year-old girl in raid at jailed actor’s home
Tehran: Iranian security forces have reportedly detained a three-year-old child along with her mother during a raid at their home. This comes amid the fresh crackdown on the homes of relatives, friends…
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Dubai police warn fans against violating rules as football league begins
Abu Dhabi: As Emirati fans await the start of the ADNOC Pro League that begins on Friday, August 18, the Dubai police has urged the fans to comply with the rules. Citing…
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Israel: Senior Navy Reserve Officer suspended over judicial reform protests
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Thursday that a senior naval reserve officer was suspended from duty after telling his commanding officers he would refuse to serve in protest against…
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Escalating violence threatens hospitals in Sudan
Khartoum: Al Nao hospital, the last operating health facility in Omdurman city northwest of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, is threatened by the escalating violence, Doctors Without Border (MSF) said. “Violence is now…
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UAE President receives Algerian President’s written letter
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written letter from the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, regarding bilateral relations and ways to…
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Israel to sign largest missile deal with Germany
Jerusalem: Israel has announced that it will sell its most advanced missile defence system Arrow-3 to Germany, marking the country’s largest-ever military deal. The Israeli and German defence ministries “will sign the…
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Israel killed 41 Palestinian children since Jan 2023
Jerusalem: At least 41 Palestinian children have been killed since the beginning of 2023 by the Israeli occupation forces and settlers, according to the documentation collected by Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP). Also…
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Saudi: Pre-arrival permit mandatory for praying at Rawdah in Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised those who wish to pray and visit the Rawdah in Madinah must ensure that they obtain permit before arriving. Taking to X, formerly…
