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Watch: Dubai completes first successful test flight of air taxi
Dubai: Dubai has taken a major stride in future mobility with the successful test flight of an air taxi developed by Joby Aviation, a US-based pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing…
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Iran slams Trump’s ‘offensive comments’ on senior officials
Tehran: The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected the “offensive and insolent remarks” by US President Donald Trump against senior Iranian Officials. “Such insolent statements and undiplomatic behaviour not only…
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Recognise US, Israel as initiators of ‘aggression’: Iran to UN
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to recognise Israel and the United States as the initiators of the “aggression” against Iran. In a…
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Hamas denies report of setting conditions for accepting Gaza ceasefire
Gaza Strip: Hamas on Sunday denied a report claiming it had set conditions for accepting a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said in a press statement that the report by…
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At least 21 Palestinians killed as Israel orders Gaza evacuations
Gaza Strip: At least 21 Palestinians were killed on Sunday in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip, Gaza’s civil defence said, as the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of wide…
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Video: Dubai Crown Prince treats entire restaurant, gesture goes viral
Dubai: A video has gone viral on social media after a woman claimed that Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, paid the bill for all diners…
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Dubai to host World Sports Summit in December
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced the ‘World Sports Summit’ will take place in Dubai from…
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New fee for Emirates NBD transfers to select countries — India not affected
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank by assets, will introduce a fee of Dirham 26.25 (Rs 610.81) for certain international transfers made via its mobile app or online banking platform, starting September 1.…
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Corsican Assembly recognises State of Palestine
The Corsican Assembly has formally recognised the State of Palestine and condemned what it termed “violations of international law” by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X on Saturday, June 28,…
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GCC residents can now perform Umrah anytime
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah at any time of the year. In a…
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Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury under police scrutiny
London: British police said they were examining videos of a band that led chants of “death to the IDF” or Israel Defense Forces at Saturday’s Glastonbury Festival. Rapper Bobby Vylan, of rap punk…
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At least 66 Palestinian children die of malnutrition in Gaza under Israeli blockade
At least 66 Palestinian children have died from acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip since Israel launched its war and blockade on October 7, 2023, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The…
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Iran reopens central, western airspace to international transit flights
Tehran: Iran has announced reopening its airspace in central and western areas to allow international flights, the Roads and Urban Development Ministry announced. The decision was made following the approval of the…
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Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as…
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Saudi Haj Minister gets ‘Hijrah Personality of the Year’ title
Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Haj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, was awarded the 2025 International Tokoh Ma’al Hijrah title in Malaysia on Friday, June 27, in recognition of the Kingdom’s…
