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Israeli strike kills senior Hamas political leader in Gaza
Gaza Strip: An Israeli strike killed a senior Hamas political leader in the Gaza Strip overnight, the militant group said early Sunday. Iran-backed rebels in Yemen who are allied with Hamas meanwhile…
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Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial
Isranbul: A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges.…
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Photos: Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza
Deir Al-Balah: Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen who are…
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India extends support to its citizen detained in Qatar
New Delhi: India is extending all possible assistance to Amit Gupta, an Indian citizen from Gujarat’s Vadodara, who has been wrongfully detained in Qatar for allegedly stealing data for which there is…
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Israel to resume train traffic near Gaza today
Jerusalem: Israel Railways has announced that train services near the Gaza border will resume on early Sunday morning. It suspended train traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot stations on Tuesday and offered alternative…
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Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces birth of fourth child
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced the birth of his fourth child, a baby girl, Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. In an Instagram…
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Dubai cops arrest gang offering fake Haj, Umrah visas
Dubai Police have arrested a gang that used social media to promote fraudulent Haj and Umrah visa services, deceiving victims with low prices and easy bank transfers. Posing as authorised agents, the…
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We support T20 leagues in new territories but nothing on table yet in Saudi Arabia: IPL chairman
New Delhi: Nearing two decades of existence, brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn’t see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said…
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Saudi Arabia: Only one Umrah allowed in last 10 days of Ramzan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that visitors will only be allowed to perform one Umrah during the last ten days of Ramzan. This decision aims…
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Saudi Arabia hosts Iftar banquet in India
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently hosted an Iftar banquet in India during the ongoing holy month of Ramzan. The event, organised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs,…
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Relief workers’ killing, aid blockade hamper UN humanitarian deliveries in Gaza
United Nations: UN humanitarians are seeking Israel’s assurance of safety, as intensified hostilities have joined aid blockage in severely hampering the delivery of relief into Gaza. The UN Office for the Coordination…
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Hamas military intel chief Osama Tabash killed in Israeli strike
The Isadcrael Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of Osama Tabash, head of Hamas’ military in southern Gaza, during an airstrike on Thursday, March 20. In a statement on X on…
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Israeli army says intercepted two rockets from Gaza
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel. Before…
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Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara disputed over the government’s attempt to replace Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar. Baharav-Miara issued a directive prohibiting Netanyahu from taking…
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Hamas denies halting talks on prisoner-hostage exchange deal
Gaza: Hamas refuted a media report that it had halted communication or talks on a prisoner exchange deal with Israel. “We deny what the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported about us cutting…
