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UAE may enjoy long weekend holiday for Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha in 2026
Dubai: The arrival of the new year also brings the much-anticipated holidays associated with Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, offering a possible long weekend for UAE residents planning trips and family gatherings.…
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Infant among 12 dead in Gaza as families struggle to recover from rains
Deir Al-Balah: Palestinians in Gaza struggled to recover Tuesday from torrential rains that battered the enclave for days, flooding camps for the displaced, collapsing buildings already badly damaged in the two-year war…
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Grand Mosque introduces identification wristbands for child safety
Saudi Arabia: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah has announced a new initiative to ensure child safety by introducing identification wristbands for children…
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India, Israel share ‘policy of zero tolerance’ against terrorism: Jaishankar
Jerusalem: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday condemned the terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, saying that India and Israel both have a policy of “zero tolerance”…
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ICC rejects Israel’s bid to halt Gaza war crimes probe
The International Criminal Court on Monday, December 15, rejected Israel’s petition to block an investigation into war crimes committed in Palestine. The judges at the ICC refused to overturn a lower court…
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Kerala film festival: Clearance for 19 including Palestinian films denied
The Union government on Monday, December 15, banned 19 films including some on Palestine from screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Some of these films are based on…
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Gaza hit as Israel ramps up West Bank raids
In the latest violation of the ceasefire, Israel struck Khan Younis in Gaza on Monday, December 15, along with heavy artillery shelling. According to a report by The Palestinian Information Center, heavy…
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Five, including 4 Indian expats win Rs 1 crore in Big Ticket draw
In the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw on Sunday, December 14, five people, including four Indian expats, won Rs 1,23,48,360. Each winner took Rs 24,69,672 home. The five participants are Ali Alkaabi…
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26-year-old Palestinian man dies in Israel’s Ofer prison
A 26-year-old Palestinian man imprisoned since June this year died in jail on Sunday, December 14. The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners Society confirmed the death of Sakhr Ahmad…
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Video: Indian man prays for Union min Kiren Rijiju in Makkah
An Indian man who was on an Umrah visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia prayed for the well being of Union minister Kiren Rijjju. In a video shared on social media, the man…
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Gaza: Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Israeli attack
Hamas on Sunday, December 14 confirmed the killing of its senior commander Raed Saad in an Israeli attack in Gaza. This is a major death of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire…
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Trump vows retaliation after Syria attack kills 3 Americans
Damascus: President Donald Trump said Saturday that “we will retaliate” after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in a Syria attack that the US blames on the Islamic…
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‘My future is paralysed’: Gaza amputees struggle amid aid shortages
Gaza Strip: Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza…
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Martyred journalist Hossam Shabat’s brother dies after Israel denies medical aid
Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from entering Gaza. According to Hassan’s family, Hasan’s deteriorating health needed his…
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Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities
In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering with US based firm Archer Aviation for this…
