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Saudi Arabia: 15 items banned for pilgrims when travelling for Haj
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday announced that 15 items are prohibited for pilgrims to carry when traveling by plane to perform Haj. In its statement, the Ministry of Haj…
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Israel begins building 45-kilometre-long wall in West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel has begun building a 9-metre-tall wall to replace the old fence barrier in the northern occupied West Bank, said Israeli Defense Ministry, citing security reasons. The 45-kilometre-long wall will stretch…
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UN: High prices in Yemen due to Ukraine crisis
United Nations: Higher prices because of the conflict in Ukraine are contributing to unrest and insecurity in Yemen, challenging poorly funded aid efforts, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination…
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Saudi Crown Prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder
Ankara: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has arrived in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, to start his first visit to Turkey since the death of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi in…
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Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda ends hunger strike on 111th day; to be released on June 26
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda, who has been on hunger strike for 111 days will be released on Sunday, June 26. According to Palestinian Information Center (PIC), the wife of prisoner Khalil Awawda confirmed on…
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62-yr-old Indian bags over Rs 7 crore in in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 62-year-old Oman-based Indian man has won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 7,83,34,350) in Dubai Duty Free draw on Wednesday, June 22. The winner of the draw John Varghese won…
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27-year-old Palestinian stabbed to death by Israeli settler
A 27-year-old Palestinian man was killed on Tuesday after being stabbed with a knife by a settler east of Salfit, in the northern occupied West Bank. The Ministry of Health stated that…
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First batch of Haj pilgrims from Gaza arrive in Makkah
The first batch of Haj pilgrims from the Gaza Strip arrived at Jeddah International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, amid great satisfaction with the facilities provided by the Egyptian and…
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Saudi Arabia: Temperatures expected to rise to 43°C during Haj season
Riyadh: The forecasts for this year’s Haj season predict very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 43.2 degrees Celsius in Makkah and Madinah. The National Center of Meteorology revealed, through its official…
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Haj 2022: Emirates to operate special flights from India, 11 countries
With the significant demand for air travel during Haj, Emirates Airlines, the leading airline in Dubai, is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way…
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Saudia Airlines offers new baggage transport service for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah, Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its Haj customers travelling on international flights, collecting luggage from their hotel or other…
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PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on June 28
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 28, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Schloss Elmau,…
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More than 6.4 million Palestinian refugees live in camps: Report
Jerusalem: More than 6.4 million Palestinian refugees are registered in the records of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the camps. This came in a report…
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Israeli FM Yair Lapid, Blinken discuss Biden’s upcoming visit
Jerusalem: Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the US President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Israel in July. Lapid and Blinken spoke to…
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Palestinians condemn Israeli decision to hold wine festival in Beersheba Mosque
Palestinians have denounced the Israeli-controlled Beersheba Municipality’s decision to hold an Iraeli wine festival in the Great Mosque of Beersheba, Israel. The festival, which will be launched under the title wine festival,…
