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Saudi officials issue brief emergency danger alert for Makkah
The Saudi Civil Defence on Tuesday, September 15, issued a brief hostile aerial attack alert for Makkah, warning of possible danger. It marked the first such alert sent to the holy city…
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IRGC claims it downed two US drones near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: Iran’s military said on Tuesday, September 15, it downed a second MQ-1 drone in airspace near the east of the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Mehr News Agency reported. The Islamic…
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Palestinian man shot dead in Israeli dawn raid in West Bank
West Bank: Israeli forces shot dead a 54-year-old Palestinian man during a dawn raid in the occupied West Bank near Ramallah, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday, September 15. The…
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Delhi: 2 SpiceJet Dubai flights face delay, passengers protest
New Delhi: Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at the Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were rescheduled multiple times and faced inordinate delays since Monday, September 14, according to a source.…
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US accuses Iran of funding military via ‘black-market’ oil sales
The United States Justice Department on Monday, September 14, filed a civil forfeiture of USD 61 million in cryptocurrency, accusing the Iranian military of using black-market oil sales, according to a statement…
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Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks
Cairo: A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack will be mostly out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired, two regional officials said Monday, September 14,…
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Dubai’s Global Village to open on October 14 for 31st season
Dubai: The Global Village is set to return for its 31st season on October 14, before closing in May next year, the state media office announced on Monday, September 14. The 2026…
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Potential danger alerts issued for Jeddah, 5 other Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform on Tuesday, September 15, issued alerts warning of a potential danger in Jeddah Governorate, urging residents to remain calm and follow official safety instructions. The Saudi…
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Free Palestine: Rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour
Grammy-winning American rapper Macklemore has alleged that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ongoing Loop Tour in the United States after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pressured the British singer over…
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Trump says Iran wants US deal badly, Tehran rejects claim
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, September 14, that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly”, while saying he would decide whether the United States would engage…
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Get an international driving permit in 5 min at Dubai airport
Dubai: Travellers can now obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in just five minutes at Dubai International Airport, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) announced on…
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Air Arabia-backed carrier gets green light to launch in Saudi
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to an Air Arabia-backed carrier, clearing the way for the launch of a new national low-cost…
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Saudi Arabia discovers 110M tonnes of uranium ore in Madinah
Saudi Arabia has discovered an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore containing uranium concentrations in the Madinah region, as the Kingdom advances plans to expand nuclear energy and develop its mineral resources.…
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India assures full support to nationals injured in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah on Monday, September 14, assured its “full support and assistance” to Indian nationals undergoing treatment at a hospital in the coastal city after suffering…
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US Air Force colonel survived 50 hours after Iran shot down jet
A US Air Force colonel has described how he survived nearly 50 hours in Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down in April, revealing details of his ordeal and the…
