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FIFA World Cup: Iranian fans allegedly arrested for backing women’s rights
Doha: A few Iranian fans at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar were on Sunday were arrested for allegedly wearings T-shirts in support of the women who are protesting the death of…
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Iran filmmaker barred from attending int’l film festival of India, know why
Tehran: Iranian authorities have barred filmmaker Reza Dormishian from visiting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where ‘A Minor,’ a movie he produced, was scheduled to play in the…
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Uyghur community holds protests in Turkey against Chinese govt
Istanbul: Activists in Turkey came out in large numbers last week to support the Uyghur community in China’s Xinjiang province, who lost their lives in a residential building fire in Urumqi, local…
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Israel’s Netanyahu signs coalition deal with 2nd far-right party
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and far-right Noam party signed a coalition deal, moving Netanyahu one step closer to forming what is expected to be the most right-wing government…
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Israel launches national plan to preserve, develop ecological corridors
Jerusalem: Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has announced a national plan to preserve and develop ecological corridors throughout the country. Such corridors allow the free passage of animals and the distribution of…
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Palestine: PM accuses Israel of seizing two-thirds of country’s groundwater
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has accused Israel of seizing two-thirds of the Palestinian groundwater and diverting it into its cities and settlements. He made the remarks at a media briefing…
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Syria recovers 35K stolen artifacts during 11-yr war: Official
Damascus: Around 35,000 stolen Syrian artifacts have been retrieved by the authorities since the beginning of the 11-year war in Syria, an antiquities official. Firas Dadoukh, Director of Cultural Relations and Head…
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Iranian parliament approves bill for Iran’s accession to SCO
Tehran: The Iranian parliament has approved a bill for Iran’s membership to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The bill was approved by the overwhelming majority of…
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Egyptian fighter jet falls during training, no casualties
Cairo: An Egyptian Air Force fighter jet fell to the ground during training while its crew survived the accident, the Egyptian army announced in a statement on Sunday. The incident took place…
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Iran will thwart US, its allies’ plots’: IRGC commander
Tehran: The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that the Iranian nation will confront the “attempts by the US and its allies seeking to sow discord…
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FIFA WC 2022: Moroccan players offer sajdah after win over Belgium
Doha: A photo of Moroccan football players offering the Sajdah Al Shukr (prostration of gratitude) went viral after their historic victory in a World Cup 2022 match as they beat Belgium 2-0 on Sunday…
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Support for Palestine pours through at Qatar World Cup 2022
Doha: Almost every match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has witnessed fans either raising the Palestinian flag, wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, or chanting slogans in solidarity with the people of Palestine.…
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Israeli journalist lies about identity in front of Qatar official
Doha: Israeli journalist refused to reveal his identity to a Qatari policeman during the ride on a golf cart, video of which have been widely shared on social media. Hebrew channel Kan…
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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi’s life is in danger, claims family
Tehran: The family of an Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, detained for supporting protests against compulsory wearing of hijab which resulted in Mahsa Amini’s death said his life is at serious risk after…
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Iranian bank manager fired for serving unveiled woman
Tehran: The Iranian authorities have fired a bank manager in Qom province, because of his service to a woman who did not wear the compulsory headscarf imposed in the country This comes at a…
