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1.98 mn Lebanese residents, Syrian refugees in Lebanon face severe food insecurity: UN
Beirut: Nearly 37 percent of Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees in Lebanon, or about 1.98 million of them, face “severe food insecurity,” UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza said. He made…
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Indian MoS V Muraleedharan to embark on 3-day visit to UAE
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (MoS) Muraleedharan is set to embark on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 19-21. The MoS will meet UAE ministers and a…
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Over 90 countries demand Israel lift sanctions on Palestinians
More than 90 countries called on Israel to lift the sanctions it imposed on the Palestinian Authority this month in response to its efforts to push the United Nation’s highest court to…
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Iran: Filmmakers union calls for release of director Jafar Panahi
Tehran: The Iranian filmmakers union demanded their authorities to release the award-winning director, Jafar Panahi, who has been arrested since July 2022. They expressrd concern for his health, local media reported. 62-year-old…
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Saudi Arabia to launch visa-free entry ticket for 4 days
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national carrier SAUDIA, plans to launch a free four-day visa upon purchasing a ticket to enter the Kingdom for tourism and allow them to perform Umrah,…
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Iran refuses to hand over the body of Alireza Akbari to his family
Tehran: Iran continues its abhorrent policy towards the Iranian people, as the Iranian authorities refused to hand over the body of an executed British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari to his family for burial…
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Germany summons Iran envoy again over Alireza Akbari’s execution
The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to Germany over the execution of the former Iranian Defense Ministry official, Alireza Akbari, who holds British citizenship, after he was accused of spying.…
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Saudi businessman buys Rs 21 cr ticket to see Ronaldo-Messi match
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian businessman is said to have bid Saudi Riyals 10 million (Rs 21,13,96,640) to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face off in a friendly match in Riyadh on…
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Qatar: Indian ultrarunner Sufiya Khan breaks another Guinness World Record
Doha: Indian ultramarathoner Sufiya Sufi Khan, a three-time Guinness World Record holder has achieved another feat as the fastest runner to run across Qatar. Sufiya Khan completed her first international expedition, ‘Run…
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Watch: Robodog joins robot family at Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Abu Dhabi: The Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a four-legged robotic ‘dog’ as the latest member of the museum’s growing family of advanced robots, the Dubai Media Office (DMO)…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms captive Mengistu in Gaza alive
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that an Israeli held captive in Gaza is alive, a day after Hamas released a rare video of him. “Yesterday we received additional confirmation…
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Yemen’s presidential council welcomes efforts to revive stalled political process
Aden: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has welcomed efforts to revive the stalled political process in the war-torn Arab country, affirming its commitment to the peace approach that ensures the cooperation of…
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Saudi Arabia reduces cost of Umrah insurance for overseas pilgrims
Riyadh: In an effort to facilitate more pilgrims to perform Umrah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced the cost of insurance for overseas Umrah performers by 63 per cent. Dr Tawfiq bin…
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Iran calls for joint mechanisms to counter unilateral sanctions
Tehran: A top Iranian security official has suggested establishing “joint and synergetic” bodies to counter unilateral sanctions, Iranian Students’ News Agency reported. Making the remarks in a meeting with Igor Levitin, a…
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Ukraine cargo ship refloated after running aground in Bosphorus Strait
The Turkish authorities on Monday succeeded in refloated a stranded cargo ship in the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul after tugboats towed the stranded ship in the strait until it returned it to its…
