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Israeli killed 27 Syrian soldiers in 25 missile strikes in 2022: Report
Damascus: Israel has carried out 25 missile strikes inside Syria in 2022, killing 27 government soldiers and injuring 23 civilians, a war monitor reported. The Israeli attacks destroyed about 73 targets, including…
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UNRWA official says Arab aid to Palestine refugees continues to decline in 2022
Gaza: The annual Arab financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) had declined to 3 per cent of UNRWA’s budget in 2022, a UN advisor…
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Hamas making efforts to restore relations with Saudi Arabia: Ismail Haniyeh
The head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas movement, Ismail Haniyeh, revealed that there are efforts by the movement to restore its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cut…
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Suez Canal to raise transit fees
Cairo: The Suez Canal’s transit tolls will increase by 15 percent for all types of vessels and 10 percent for dry bulk and cruise ships starting next year, the Suez Canal Authority…
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Lebanon starts plan to return 15,000 Syrian refugees monthly
Beirut: Lebanon has started implementing its plan to return 15,000 Syrian refugees monthly to their homeland, Elnashra news website reported. Syrian refugees wishing to return home will be transported by the buses…
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Israel defies peace agreements, international law: Palestinian PM
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has accused Israel of defying all the signed peace agreements and disregarding international law. He made the remarks during the annual grape festival held in the…
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Marvel introduces Israeli superhero ‘Sabra’; freshens wounds of 1982 massacre
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) revealed a new character who will play an Israeli superhero in the upcoming Captain America movie series, which will be portrayed by Israeli actress Shira Haas. This move sparked…
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Looking for IT jobs in UAE? Emirates announces recruitment drive; here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a technical job in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there’s an opportunity for you. Dubai-based international aviation holding company Emirates Group announced a major recruitment drive…
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1,400 pilgrims from Hyderabad to attend Arbaeen in Karbala
Hyderabad: Approximately 1,400 people from Hyderabad are among the 25,000 pilgrims from India who will attend Arbaeen in Iraq’s Karbala this year. The occasion is observed 40-days after Ashura – the commemoration…
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UAE: Long queues at Dubai Mall to buy iPhone 14; sold out in 45 mins
Abu Dhabi: Hundreds of people on Friday queued in front of Apple stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other regions of the world as the American technology giant began selling its latest…
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Lebanon banks to close for 3 days over security concerns
Beirut: Lebanese banks will close for three days starting from Monday amid mounting security concerns, local media reported. The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced the closure after angry depositors across the…
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Iranian President demands removal of US sanctions for progress in nuclear talks
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said to make progress in the ongoing nuclear talks, the removal of US sanctions on Iran should be accompanied by guarantees and the resolution of safeguards issues,…
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Haramain Express reduces travel time to 2 hrs between Makkah, Madinah
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s fast train service, the Haramain Express, allows Umrah pilgrims to travel from the holy city of Makkah to Madinah in just 2 hours and 20 minutes,…
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Fourth in Gulf, Bahrain reports first case of monkeypox
Manama: Bahrain’s Health Ministry reported the kingdom’s first monkeypox case, and fourth in the Gulf states, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The patient, a 29-year-old male expatriate, arrived in the kingdom…
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Five Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attack
Damascus: Five soldiers were killed during an Israeli missile attack on the international airport in Damascus and military sites south of the capital, the military said on Saturday. The Syrian air defences…
