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Indian expat woman found dead in Sharjah on 30th birthday

An Indian expat woman from Kerala, Athulya Sekhar, was found dead in her Sharjah apartment on Sunday morning, July 19. The incident occurred on her 30th birthday and the day she was…
Syria begins evacuation of Bedouin families from war-torn Sweida

Busra al-Harir: The Syrian government on Monday started evacuating Bedouin families trapped inside the city of Sweida, where Druze militiamen and Bedouin fighters have clashed for over a week. The clashes between…

Indian professionals in UAE earn three times more than peers back home

Abu Dhabi: Indian professionals with expertise in technology and digital roles are increasingly eyeing opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where monthly salaries for experienced talent can reach up to Dirham…
‘My dream was to study medicine’: Gaza war leaves students in limbo

Khan Younis: Two years ago, Sarah Qanan was a star high school student preparing for final exams and dreaming of becoming a doctor. Today, the 18-year-old lives in a sweltering tent in…
Iran, E3 agree to resume nuclear talks amid sanctions threat

Tehran: Iran and the three European countries of France, Germany and Britain, collectively known as the E3, have agreed to resume negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, a semi-official news agency reported. Quoting…
Fresh clashes erupt in Syria’s Sweida as ceasefire falters; aid convoy blocked

Damascus: Heavy fighting has erupted once again between Druze fighters and interim government-aligned Bedouin tribal forces in the countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, casting doubt over a recently declared ceasefire. The Britain-based…
Netanyahu suffers food poisoning, continues duties from home

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recuperating at home after being diagnosed with gastroenteritis caused by consuming spoiled food, according to a report by the Times of Israel. The illness,…

Photos: Funeral prayer held for Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’

Riyadh: The funeral prayer for Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” who passed away on Saturday, July 19, was held on Sunday at Imam…
Two Indian women return home after job scam in Qatar

Doha: The Embassy of India in Doha on Sunday, July 20, successfully repatriated two Indian women who were stranded in Qatar after being misled by false job promises. In a post shared…
Video: Performer waves Palestinian flag onstage at London’s Royal opera House

London: A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London on Saturday night, July 19, as cast members were taking their…
Indian expat held in Oman for drug trafficking

Muscat: Authorities in Oman have arrested an Indian expatriate and an Omani citizen in the North Al Sharqiyah Governorate for possession of a significant quantity of psychotropic substances. The operation, carried out…
Kuwait launches new digital visa platform for visitors

Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has officially launched the “Kuwait Visa” digital platform, enabling foreign nationals to apply online for different types of visit visas. The initiative was introduced under the…
At least 73 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid in Gaza, says Health Ministry

Gaza Strip: At least 73 people were killed while attempting to access aid at locations across Gaza on Sunday, July 20, the health ministry in the Palestinian territory said. The largest toll…
GTA V, GTA Online now available in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Twelve years after its initial global release, Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) and its online multiplayer counterpart GTA Online have officially launched in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Israel issues new evacuation orders in central Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

Gaza Strip: The Israeli military published new evacuation warnings for areas of central Gaza on Sunday, in one of the few areas the military has rarely operated with ground troops. The evacuation…