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Two children among 4 killed in Israeli strike on northern Gaza
Four Palestinians were killed on Thursday, September 10, after an Israeli drone struck a home in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa. Two of those killed were sisters, Lana and…
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Houthis seize Yemen’s Mocha city as Saudi strikes intensify
Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s Red Sea city of Mocha on Thursday, September 10, moving closer to the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to four Yemeni government military…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘very hard’ strikes over Pickaxe Mountain
US President Donald Trump on Thursday, September 10, warned Iran that the United States could launch heavy strikes against a suspected underground nuclear site if activity continues there. Trump was referring to…
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Owaisi urges PM Modi to ban goods from Israeli settlements
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban imports of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.…
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Eight Muslim nations welcome UK ban on Israeli settlement goods
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and six other Muslim countries have welcomed the UK government’s decision to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and…
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Israel opens first embassy in Slovenia as ties with allies sour
Ljubljana: Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia on Wednesday, September 9, boosting relations with the small European Union nation even as ties sour with some longtime allies over its policy on…
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IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council for 1st time in 20 years
Vienna: The UN atomic watchdog’s board on Wednesday, September 9, reported Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, citing it for failure to cooperate in a…
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Houthis launch missile, drone attacks on three Saudi cities
Riyadh: The Houthi group launched ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jazan, the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised government in Yemen said. In…
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UN chief concerned over escalation around Strait of Hormuz
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the latest escalation over the Strait of Hormuz, said his spokesman. “The secretary-general is deeply concerned by reports of further escalations in…
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Oil surges above USD 100 a barrel as US, Iran launch new attacks
New York: Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel Wednesday, September 9, as fighting between the US and Iran escalated, threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses worldwide. Brent crude, the…
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Indian photographer wins Rs 9.50 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian photographer Jijo Pulikkathodi had been trying his luck with 17 friends for just four months when their shared ticket landed a USD 1 million (Rs…
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Wizz Air announces return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with new routes
Wizz Air has announced plans to return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, less than a year after ending its locally based operations in the UAE capital. The ultra-low-cost airline said the two…
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Saudi Arabia announces National Day holiday
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will observe its 96th National Day on Wednesday, September 23, with the date confirmed as an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors. The Ministry of…
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Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over pre-October 7 UAE warning report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his lawyers to file a libel lawsuit against Haaretz, journalist Shlomi Eldar and additional parties over a report claiming that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed…
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Tanker seen listing after possible projectile attack near UAE
A tanker has been reported listing near the UAE after a vessel at anchor was possibly struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In a statement…
