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Death toll rises to 20 in market blast in Syria
Damascus: At least 20 people, including children, have been killed and more than 50 others injured in a fresh round of fighting between Syria and the Turkish-backed militia in northern Syria, a…
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Turkey in talks with Russia over presence of Kurdish militia in Syria
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey and Russia have been in constant dialogue over the presence of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) militia in Syria. On his…
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Erdogan urges ‘reconciliation’ in Syria
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for reconciliation between the government and opposition in neighbouring Syria. “The opposition and the regime in Syria need to reconcile,” Erdogan said in comments carried…
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UN calls for release of Saudi woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for tweeting
Geneva: The UN human rights office, OHCHR, expressed outrage on Friday over a 34-year prison sentence handed down to a Saudi woman charged with aiding dissidents. Al-Shehab, 34, was arrested in Saudi…
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Saudi cancels COVID-19 insurance for children travelling abroad
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has cancelled the requirement to get insurance against COVID-19 for children travelling outside the Kingdom, local media reported. The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced…
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Oman refuses to open airspace to Israeli flights: Report
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman on Thursday refused to allow Israeli flights to pass through its airspace, recognizing the intense Iranian pressure, Israeli media reported. According to a report by the Hebrew…
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Qatar: 60 migrant workers held for protesting over unpaid salaries
Doha: Qatar has arrested around 60 workers who staged a rare protest over unpaid salaries, and has begun deporting them, according to an NGO working for migrant workers’ rights. Employees of Al…
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From Hyderabad to Riyadh: Women trafficked under pretext of jobs
Jeddah: Hyderabad is known as the Information Technology (IT) hub and offers a large pool of talent that contributes to the rapid growth of the city and attracts the attention of national…
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14 killed, 50 injured in market blast in north Syria
Damascus: At least 14 people, including five children, have been killed in a rocket attack on a market in the northern Syrian city of Al-Bab on Friday. According to the Syrian Observatory…
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UAE: 2 Indian expats take home over Rs 16L each in Emirates draw
Abu Dhabi: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriates won the grand prize of Dirhams 77,777 (Rs 16,91,592) each in the latest round of Emirates Draw. Indian expatriates Arvind Rajendran and Sandeepa…
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Bella Hadid is willing to lose modelling career to support Palestine
Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid has said she is willing to lose her modelling career to continue her support for the Palestinian cause. In a joint interview with Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef for GQ magazine, the…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia gets ready for pro women’s boxing match
Riyadh: For the first time in Saudi Arabia’s history, two female boxers will compete in a professional women’s boxing match on Saturday, August 20 at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in…
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UN urges Israel to allow humanitarian workers to continue working in Palestine
United Nations: The UN urged Israel to allow human rights and humanitarian organisations to continue their work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). On Thursday morning, Israeli forces broke into, searched and…
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In a first, 60 Saudi Arabian women join fishery training
Riyadh: For the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s history, a total of 60 Saudi women are breaking gender barriers as they are being trained to become fisherwomen, local media…
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Iran to raise pensions by 38%
Tehran: Iran is planning to increase pensions by 38% to help offset rising prices and high inflation. The change is due to take effect at the end of August, according to the…
