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Germany summons Iran envoy again over Alireza Akbari’s execution
The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to Germany over the execution of the former Iranian Defense Ministry official, Alireza Akbari, who holds British citizenship, after he was accused of spying.…
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Saudi businessman buys Rs 21 cr ticket to see Ronaldo-Messi match
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian businessman is said to have bid Saudi Riyals 10 million (Rs 21,13,96,640) to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly match in Riyadh on…
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Qatar: Indian ultrarunner Sufiya Khan breaks another Guinness World Record
Doha: Indian ultramarathoner Sufiya Sufi Khan, a three-time Guinness World Record holder has achieved another feat as the fastest runner to run across Qatar. Sufiya Khan completed her first international expedition, ‘Run…
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Watch: Robodog joins robot family at Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi: The Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a four-legged robotic ‘dog’ as the latest member of the museum’s growing family of advanced robots, the Dubai Media Office (DMO)…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms captive Mengistu in Gaza alive
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that an Israeli held captive in Gaza is alive, a day after Hamas released a rare video of him. “Yesterday we received additional confirmation…
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Yemen’s presidential council welcomes efforts to revive stalled political process
Aden: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has welcomed efforts to revive the stalled political process in the war-torn Arab country, affirming its commitment to the peace approach that ensures the cooperation of…
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Saudi Arabia reduces cost of Umrah insurance for overseas pilgrims
Riyadh: In an effort to facilitate more pilgrims to perform Umrah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced the cost of insurance for overseas Umrah performers by 63 per cent. Dr Tawfiq bin…
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Iran calls for joint mechanisms to counter unilateral sanctions
Tehran: A top Iranian security official has suggested establishing “joint and synergetic” bodies to counter unilateral sanctions, Iranian Students’ News Agency reported. Making the remarks in a meeting with Igor Levitin, a…
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Ukraine cargo ship refloated after running aground in Bosphorus Strait
The Turkish authorities on Monday succeeded in refloated a stranded cargo ship in the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul after tugboats towed the stranded ship in the strait until it returned it to its…
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Saudi inflation rises to 3.3%, highest in 18 months
Riyadh: The data of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics showed that the consumer price index (inflation) rose during December 2022 by 3.3 percent on an annual basis, recording…
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Kuwait sets new rules for delivery companies, tightens law
Kuwait: The General Directorate of Traffic in Kuwait has announced that new requirements set for delivery companies to operate in the country have come into effect, after the deadline set for them…
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After Ronaldo, is Lionel Messi heading Saudi? 2 clubs seek him
The Saudi League has become a factor of attraction for big football stars from major leagues, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr. It seems that the Portuguese deal might spark more…
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New envoy Suhel Ajaz Khan assumed charge in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: India’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan assumed office on Monday amid welcoming voices and expectations from many quarters amidst positive momentum of deepening engagement between both countries.…
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Abu Dhabi govt raises Golden visa validity from 5 to 10 years
Abu Dhabi: The validity period of ‘Golden’ visas in Abu Dhabi for all categories has been raised from five years to 10 years, local media reported. Mark Dorsey, Director of Operations at…
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Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways hiring across the world in January
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways on Monday announced that it is continuing its major recruitment drive for 2023 in search of new cabin crew. The airline will recruit candidates from all over the…
