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Iran imposes ‘retaliatory’ sanctions on EU, British individuals, entities

Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry imposed new “retaliatory” sanctions on several individuals and entities of the European Union (EU) and Britain for “supporting terrorism and inciting violence”. The move targets those supporting…
People in Turkiye got emotional while bidding us goodbye: Indian Army’s medical team

New Delhi: Tears in eyes, warm affection and a deep sense of gratitude — this is how emotionally moved Turkish citizens bid farewell to a medical team of the Indian Army when…

India, Israel keen on finalising FTA

New Delhi: Israel’s handing over of the strategic port of Haifa to Indian company, the Adani Group, is a reflection of the trust that the country has on India, Israeli Ambassador Naor…
Israeli shekel’s value declines to lowest record against USD in 3 yrs

Jerusalem: The value of Israel’s currency shekel has fell to its lowest record against the US dollar in nearly three years, according to exchange rates issued by Israel’s central bank. The shekel’s…
Turkish Embassy thanks ‘Dost Indians’ for earthquake relief support

New Delhi: The Turkish Embassy in India expressed its gratitude towards the “Dost Indians” for standing in solidarity with Turkey by contributing towards the relief efforts after a devastating earthquake hit the…
Ramzan 2023 in UAE: Only 30 days away for month of fasting

The first day of Sha’ban 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) – 2023 begins on Tuesday, February 21, and serves as a reminder that Ramzan…
Rescue team unearths USD 2 million cash under collapsed building after Turkiye earthquake

In the aftermath of the earthquake that struck eastern Turkiye last week, a rescue team has made a stunning discovery. Amid the rubble, the team found $2 million in cash buried under…

UAE: IIT to open first overseas campus in Abu Dhabi in 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology, is expected to open its first overseas campus in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi in 2024, local media reported. “We can expect the commencement of…
Israel greenlights controversial judicial reform despite opposition

Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament voted on Tuesday to advance Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary, despite widespread public opposition. After a stormy debate, the first two bills of…
US needs to control aid to Israel: Bernie Sanders on Palestine’s oppression

United States of America’s (USA) senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders has expressed concerns over the new legislation concerning the United States’ aid to Israel and the latter’s role in clashes against the…
Israel tells US it won’t authorize new West Bank settlements in coming months

Jerusalem: Israel has informed the US that it won’t approve new settlements in the occupied West Bank “in the coming months”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Monday.…
UNSC calls for de-escalation of Israeli-Palestinian tensions

United Nations: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a presidential statement, calling for the de-escalation of tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. “The Security Council calls on all parties to observe…
Mass protests in Israel as lawmakers prepare 1st vote on judicial overhaul

Jersalem: Israeli protesters gathered outside the Parliament building in Jerusalem as Israel’s far-right government is pressing ahead with a controversial overhaul of the judicial system and ready to hold the first vote…
Infectious diseases a near-term concern in quake-hit Turkey, Syria: ECDC

Stockholm: The next two to four weeks may see the emergence and spread of infectious diseases in the quake-hit areas of Turkey and Syria, the Stockholm-based European Centre for Disease Prevention and…
9 killed in Houthi overnight attack on govt forces in Yemen

Aden: Nine people were killed in Yemen after Houthi rebel militants launched an overnight attack on sites of the government forces in the northern province of al-Jawf, a military official said on…