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FIFA World Cup: England fan yells ‘Free Palestine’ on live Israel broadcast
Supporting the Palestinian cause and cheering for freedom for Palestine is no longer the preserve of Arab fans in the World Cup 2022, which Qatar is hosting. Where the fans of the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo to play for Saudi’s Al-Nassr club from Jan 1
Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr from January 1 2023. The former Manchester United striker is currently in Qatar for the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The…
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Video: Liverpool icon Ian Rush listens to ‘Al-Fatiha’ during FIFA World Cup
Doha: A former Liverpool icon Ian Rush listening to Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) recited by world-renowned Qari (Quran reciter) during World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Quran reciter Fatih Seferagic…
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‘Got to know through TV’: Indian who bagged Rs 67 cr in Big Ticket draw
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat from Tamil Nadu in Sharjah on December 3 won Rs 67 crores in the Big Ticket Draw. He also became the biggest winner of the competition. The…
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Taliban, UAE leaders’ meet sparks diplomatic recognition buzz
A delegation of the Taliban on December 4 met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayad Al Nahyan in UAE, seeking recognition of the government. The Taliban delegation was headed…
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Iranian state media, activists deny abolition of morality police
Iranian state-run al-Alam news channel and human rights activists on Sunday denied media reports claiming the abolition of the “morality police” in the country. On Sunday, several news outlets reported that the…
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Iranian man allegedly subjected to mock executions in prison
One of the accused held for the ongoing protest in Iran over the death of Mahasa Amini has reportedly been subjected to three mock executions in prison. The accused identified as 27-year-old…
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Saudi Arabia now only bidder for Asian cup football 2027
Following the withdrawal of the bid on Monday by the All India Football Federation, (AIFF) Saudi Arabia is now the only candidate to host the 2027 Asian Cup. Preparing for the month-long…
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China’s Xi to visit Saudi Arabia this week
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to reach Saudi Arabia on Thursday amid the tension between the US and the two countries. According to CNN citing sources, Xi’s trip to Arabia’s…
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Turkish intelligence kills senior YPG member in Syria
Ankara: Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has killed a senior member of the outlawed Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria. As a senior YPG member in Ayn Issa town, Siham Mislih,…
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Sweden’s extradition of PKK member shows goodwill: Turkey
Ankara: Sweden’s extradition of an alleged member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) shows “goodwill”, and Ankara expects more of such moves during the process of the Nordic country’s NATO bid,…
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Amitabh Bachchan’s portrait finds way into World’s largest-ever canvas painting to be launched in Doha
Doha: Versatile Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan’s portrait features prominently among a host of luminaries on the world’s largest-ever canvas painting, which is bidding to get into the Guinness book of records. Besides…
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Iranian govt executed over 500 people in 2022, highest in 5 years: Report
Tehran: Iran has executed more than 500 people so far in 2022, the highest rate in five years. According to the Norway-based human rights Iran Human Rights report, “The number of people…
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US, Israel confrontation with Iran could escalate into unconventional warfare
Nicosia: While since last February the world’s attention has been mainly focussed on the war in Ukraine, the confrontation between Iran with the United States and Israel is escalating dangerously and could…
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Dubai ranks second best city in world for expats in 2022
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has been ranked the second-best city to live and work for expats with Abu Dhabi also featuring in the top 10. Expat City Rankings 2022, created by InterNations, honours three…
