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US completes 11th night of Iran strikes, talks overshadowed
Dubai: The US military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, July 22, as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an…
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Pete Hegseth defends Iran war, estimated cost USD 37.5 billion
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday over the US war with Iran, which he estimated has cost USD 37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a USD 95…
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India appoints Al Hind for UAE passport services
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, July 21, announced that Al Hind Tours & Travels LLC will operate Indian passport, visa and attestation services across the United…
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Telangana’s Srikar Reddy tipped to be India’s Ambassador to Qatar
Hyderabad: Senior diplomat Dr K Srikar Reddy, currently India’s Consul General in San Francisco and the man who negotiated New Delhi’s trade pacts with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mauritius, is likely…
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23 km and growing: Israel’s new earthen wall cutting Gaza in half
Cairo: The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50 per cent of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according…
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Bahrain hit as Tehran widens war, US bombs Iran for 10th night
Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens on Tuesday, July 21, as Iran fired a fresh barrage at the island kingdom, widening a war that has now entered its tenth day of United…
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UAE expresses solidarity with India over deadly floods
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, July 21, expressed solidarity with India over the loss of lives and damage caused by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains. The…
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Haj 2027: India extends online application deadline
The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has extended the last date for submitting online applications for Haj 1448 AH/2027 to 11:59 pm on Friday, July 24, following requests from several State and…
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Khalil al-Hayya takes over as Hamas political bureau chief
Gaza Strip: Khalil al-Hayya was elected head of Hamas’ political bureau on Monday, July 20, after winning a run-off vote against former political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal, becoming the Palestinian group’s top…
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Major UAE airlines cancel flights to Kuwait
Major UAE carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have suspended multiple flights between the UAE and Kuwait on Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21, as heightened regional tensions continue to…
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Saudi Arabia allows 3-month iqama renewals for domestic workers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has introduced flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three months through the Absher platform. The…
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UAE’s Jaywan cards now support online payments
Abu Dhabi: Network International on Monday, July 20, announced that UAE’s domestic payment card scheme, Jaywan, now supports online payments after the fintech company expanded its acceptance across its e-commerce merchant network.…
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Second ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz off UAE coast
A second commercial vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening, July 20, Britain’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, hours…
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Houthis announce maritime ban on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement on Monday, July 20, announced an immediate maritime ban on Saudi Arabia, describing the measure as retaliation for what it called Riyadh’s long-running blockade of Yemen. In a…
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Etihad offers 20 pc off on over 30 destinations, including India
Hyderabad: Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has launched a limited-time global fare sale, offering travellers up to 20 per cent off on Economy and Business Class fares to more than 30 destinations,…
