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Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant

Tehran: Iran began on Saturday the construction of a new nuclear power plant in its southwestern province of Khuzestan. Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and some…
Stephanie Frappart makes history as first woman to referee men’s World Cup match

Doha: In a precedent that is the first of its kind in the competition’s 92-year history, 38-year-old Stephanie Frappart has become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium in…

Video: Arab fan sells his mother’s jewellery to attend World Cup in Qatar

Doha: An Arab fan apologized to his mother live, after claiming that he sold her jewelry to attend the World Cup matches in Qatar. The fan raised a large banner that read,…
FIFA WC 2022: Kerala woman on solo road trip reaches Qatar

Doha: In a unique journey full of suspense and excitement, a Kerala woman, who took a solo road trip from Kerala to attend FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has announced via her…
UNESCO adds Arab traditions to world heritage list

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Arab traditions in its list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage of humanity, during the 17th meeting of the organization’s committee, which began…
Delhi: Absconding Iranian who duped woman, nabbed

New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested an absconding Irani national, who impersonated a police official and duped a woman, from Kotla Mubarakpur area, an official said on Saturday. According to police, he even…
Tunisia’s spicy harissa makes it to UNESCO cultural heritage list

Tunis: Tunisia’s spicy harissa sauce has been added to the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. The item “Harissa, knowledge, skills and culinary and social practices” passed the examination at the 17th session…

Contested by youth, Iranian regime is turning more than ever to China and Russia

Tehran: Doctoral researcher, specialist in Iran working on the recomposition of interstate balances in the Middle East and Central Asia, Catholic Institute of Paris (ICP) Paris, Dec 3 (The Conversation) Observers hold…
Blinken designates Pakistan, China, Saudi as religious freedom violators

New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia as religious freedom violators labelling them as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). On Friday, Blinken announced…
Saudi Arabia extends USD 3 billion deposit term to cash-strapped Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan’s central bank on Friday said that Saudi Arabia has extended its term for a USD 3 billion deposit to support the cash-strapped country’s fragile economy. Saudi Arabia, a close friend…
FIFA WC: Morroco players wave Palestinian flag after defeating Canada

After Morroco defeated Canada in a game of the FIFA World Cup underway in Qatar on Thursday, Morocco players gathered to celebrate with fans who swarmed one side of the entire stadium.…
India and Israel ‘natural allies’ who also share deep resonance of arts and culture: President Herzog

Jerusalem: India and Israel are “natural allies” who are united by a fundamental commitment to the democratic ideals upon which they were founded, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said, as he made…
Amer Ali Khan called on CGI in Jeddah

Jeddah: News Editor of Siasat Daily, Amir Ali Khan called on Shahid Alam, Consul General of India in Jeddah, on Thursday and obtained details about the conditions of Indian citizens in Saudi…
Oranges from Arunachal Pradesh reach UAE shores

Itanagar: In a first, oranges from Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh have found its way to the stores of a hypermarket chain in the UAE, a statement here said. State government…
Meet Flemingson Lazarus, lone Indian who successfully finished IRONMAN 70.3 Egypt

Thiruvananthapuram: Meet 51-year-old dentist Flemingson Lazarus, a fitness freak who terms himself “crazy” as it’s his passion that has led him earn the distinction of being the only Indian to have successfully…