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Israel approves purchase of 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jet
Jerusalem: Israel has approved the purchase of 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets from the US, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry added on Sunday that the deal is…
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Iran detains 66 suspects for attempting to smuggle fuel
Tehran: Iran has detained 66 suspects for attempting to smuggle 532 million litre of diesel in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, media reported. The forces of Iran’s Intelligence Ministry and…
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Two shot dead in disputed area in Lebanon
Beirut: Two men were shot dead in a disputed area in northern Lebanon, the Lebanese Army announced in a statement, confirming earlier media reports. The two youth, Haitham Tawk and Malek Tok,…
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Iran warns citizens going to France amid ongoing violence
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has advised Iranian citizens against taking unnecessary trips to France amid the ongoing violence in the European state. Kanaani made the remarks on Sunday in…
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Israel strikes military sites, air defence battery in Syria
Damascus: Israel launched a missile strike on military sites in Syria’s central province of Homs, causing material damage, the Syrian Army said in a statement. According to the statement on Sunday, the…
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Palestinian, Russian presidents discuss mutual concerns
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation, discussing the latest developments in the two countries and ways to boost bilateral ties, media reported. During…
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Iran summons Swedish diplomat over Quran desecration row
Tehran: Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned Sweden’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over the burning of a copy of the holy Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm, state media reported. Condemning the desecration…
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Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah amid rising heat and hardships
Jeddah: The Haj pilgrimage can be physically draining even in ideal conditions, but pilgrims this year face an added challenge: scorching sun and temperatures rising to 46 degrees Celsius. The Haj rituals…
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India emerging as major power in Middle East: US magazine
New Delhi: India is emerging as a “major power” in the Middle East, and it is time to take New Delhi’s projection of power in the region seriously, read an article in…
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Palestine warns of growing Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Ramallah: Palestine has warned of the growing violence of the Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including increasing attacks on the Palestinians and their properties. “During the past few weeks, there has…
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Imprisoned Palestinians ‘smuggle out sperms’ to bear children with wives
Hyderabad: Desperate times call for desperate measures. As they die by the dozens everyday in the aggression let loose by the Israeli military, Palestinians have devised a new way of increasing their…
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Saudi Arabia: Nearly 1.5L people without Haj permit sent back
Riyadh: The security authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have sent back 159,188 residents for attempting to undertake the Haj without legal permits this year, local media reported. The director…
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UAE’s Golden Visa: An excellent opportunity for Indians ready to relocate
Abu Dhabi: Just after COVID, when the whole world was overhauling, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took this opportunity to attract the world’s best talent and investments in business, real estate. On…
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UAE astronaut captures Dubai coastline from space
United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi captured the coastline of Dubai from the International Space Station (ISS). The photo showcases UAE’s iconic landmarks, including Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and The…
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Saudi Arabia urges citizens in France to stay away from places of protests
Riyadh: The Saudi Embassy in France on Friday urged the Saudi citizens to observe caution and stay away from the places of protests. Taking to Twitter, the embassy called on the citizens…
