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Trump admin scraps policy on disaster relief funds linked to Israel boycott
The Donald Trump administration on Monday, August 4 scrapped its policy on requiring U.S. cities and states to rebuke boycotts of Israeli companies to receive disaster relief aid. The Department of Homeland…
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Coaching institute launches first international study centre in Kuwait
Jaipur: Competitive examination coaching institute, Motion Education, has launched its first international study centre in Kuwait, an official said on Monday. The centre aims to deliver personalised coaching to Indian students in…
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Seven more, including local champion starve to death in Gaza
Gaza’s health ministry on Sunday, August 3 announced that seven more people including a local champion starved to death. The death toll due to starvation in Gaza has risen to 176, including…
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Pakistan, Iran agree to increase bilateral trade volume to USD 10 bn annually
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Sunday agreed to enhance bilateral trade volume to USD 10 billion from the current USD 3 billion annually as they signed 12 agreements and MoUs after talks…
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Indian man flown home after weeks in Saudi hospital
Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has successfully coordinated the return of Anilkumar V, an Indian citizen who had been hospitalised in the Kingdom for a prolonged period. Anilkumar, who required…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Ben-Gvir’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, August 3, strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and a group of Knesset members.…
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Gold prices remain steady in Dubai
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were steady on Sunday, August 3, with 24-carat gold trading at Dirham 405.25 (Rs 9,627.29) per gram, according to the Dubai Jewellery Group.…
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Israeli forces kill 23 Palestinians near Gaza food aid sites
Gaza Strip: Israeli forces killed at least 23 Palestinians seeking food on Sunday in the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials and witnesses, who described facing gunfire as hungry crowds surged around…
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‘Save Gaza’: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest famine
Sydney: In a powerful show of solidarity with the people of Gaza, tens of thousands took part in the March for Humanity across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday morning, calling attention…
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Boston Consulting Group faces protests across US over Gaza aid controversy
Boston: The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is facing mounting protests across the United States over its reported involvement in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) — an aid initiative accused of contributing to…
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Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel
Tehran: Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced. In a statement…
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Watch: Sheikh Mohammed boards Etihad Rail from Dubai to Fujairah
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, boarded the Etihad Rail passenger train on Saturday, August 2, for a test…
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Israel raises UAE travel warning amid regional threats
Tel Aviv: Israel has reinforced its travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to concerns over potential threats from regional armed groups. In a…
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Indonesia explores plan to build Haj village in Makkah
The Indonesian government is exploring plans to acquire land near the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of establishing a dedicated village for its Haj pilgrims. The proposal was…
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Kuwait-born Jamil becomes 1st Indian in 13 years to coach India’s men’s football team
Kuwait: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has named Kuwait-born Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, making him the first Indian in 13 years…
