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Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid Gaza war crimes investigation
An Israel soldier has escaped Brazil after a local court ordered a federal police probe into alleged war crimes committed in war-torn Gaza during the ongoing conflict. The case involves a soldier…
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UAE aviation soars: 1M air movements mark a record-breaking year
The United Arab Emirates witnessed a remarkable surge in the aviation sector with one million air movements in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in air transportation. According to the…
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UAE witnesses surge in visit visa approvals
The United Arab Emirates has recorded a tremendous increase in visit visa approvals following a targeted awareness campaign by authorities and travel agencies regarding the new visa rules enacted recently in November…
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Iran condemns US-led airstrikes on Yemen, lethal attack in Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned airstrikes by the US-led navy coalition on northern Yemen as well as a lethal attack in southwestern Pakistan. The “ongoing and repeated military aggression”…
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Watch: Heavy rain, hail hits Madinah city, NCM issues red alert
The city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the early morning on Monday, January 6, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by hail showers, and lightning. Video clips widely circulated…
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UAE president interested in collaborating with Pakistan in mining, minerals sector
Islamabad: UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday expressed interest in collaborating with Pakistan in the mining, minerals, and agriculture sectors. The UAE leader met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in…
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US-led coalition launches three airstrikes on Yemen
Sanaa: A US-led navy coalition launched three airstrikes on Yemen’s northern province of Saada on Sunday morning, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The strikes targeted a military site of the Houthi group…
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Over 1,700 arrested in Saudi anti-corruption purge in 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Commission, known as “Nazaha”, arrested 1,708 individuals, including government employees, on charges of corruption during the year 2024. The arrests were made after…
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Kuwait: New residency law comes into effect, heavy fines for violators
Kuwait City: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kuwait announced that the new residency law has came into effect on Sunday, January 5. This law introduces severe fines for residency-related violations, such…
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NIA arrests PFI cadre for channelising funds from Dubai
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a cadre of the Popular Front of India (PFI) for channelising funds from Dubai for the banned outfit to further its unlawful activities…
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Coldplay in Abu Dhabi: Entry timings, free buses from Dubai & more
British rock band Cold Play is all set to perform much-anticipated four of the largest open-air concerts in the history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an estimated 160,000 attendees. The…
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World’s longest driverless train in Saudi Arabia now in full swing
Riyadh Metro, the largest in the Middle East and the longest driverless train in the world, completed its phased rollout on Sunday, January 5, as the much-anticipated Orange Line begins operations in…
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Weather warning: Most of Saudi Arabia to witness heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has announced that most regions of Saudi Arabia will be affected by rainfall ranging from moderate to heavy starting Sunday, January 5. The weather conditions…
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Saudi Arabia: Multiple visits to Rawdah in Madinah allowed annually, conditions apply
Madinah: Worshippers will be now allowed to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, more than once throughout the year. The update recently appeared on the Nusuk application…
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Sudan: 8 killed, 53 injured in paramilitary attacks in Khartoum, El Fasher city
Khartoum: At least eight civilians were killed and 53 others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Sudanese capital Khartoum and El Fasher city in western…
