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Military escalation in Syria as last straw for millions: UN
Damascus: The military escalation in northern Syria will be “the last straw for millions of people grappling with dire humanitarian conditions” in the war-torn Arab nation, the UN Office for the Coordination…
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Lebanese PM calls on UN to help secure safe return of Syrian refugees
Beirut: Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the UN should help authorities in his country to secure a safe return for Syrian refugees to their homeland. On Thursday, Mikati told the…
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UN envoy warns of dangerous escalation in Syria
United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned of a dangerous escalation in the war-torn Arab nation. “In repeated briefings, I have warned of the dangers of military escalation…
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UNGA Prez stresses on importance of bringing hope to Palestinians
United Nations: UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi has stressed on the importance of bringing hope to Palestinians, especially the young generation. “We know from experience that nothing drives insecurity and violence…
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Hackers selling fake permit documents, digital coins for FIFA World Cup
New Delhi: As the FIFA World Cup is currently underway in Qatar, cyber-security researchers on Monday warned that threat actors are selling fake Hayya cards, which is essentially a permit document, to…
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FIFA WC: Businesses, fans weigh costs and benefits of being in World Cup country
Doha: The salesperson at the Indian snack’s outlet in central Doha longs for more customers, wondering when the ‘World Cup crowd’ will start thronging the eatery where he works. The extra sweets…
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Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi likely to be chief guest for Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is likely to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations here next year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is learnt to have extended…
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Indians in Israel hold events to commemorate 26/11 anniversary, Telangana people take part
Jerusalem: Described by many Israelis as a “shared pain”, the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks continue to stir outrage in Israel, where commemorative events were held to condemn the senseless killings and demand…
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1 killed, 2 injured in in steel factory explosion in Iran
Tehran: At least one person was killed and two others injured in an explosion in the Bafaq steel complex in central Yazd province in Iran, official IRNA news agency reported. The incident…
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Turkish Prez, Pakistani PM inaugurate new ship for Pakistan Navy
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif jointly inaugurated a corvette warship, which was built by Turkey for Pakistan Navy. In his speech at the launch…
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Indian expat foils robbery bid in Dubai, wins hearts
Dubai: An Indian expat has won a certificate of appreciation from the Dubai Police for stopping a thief from fleeing with Dh 2.7 million ($735,190) in cash. Keshur Kara Chavada Karu Ghela,…
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FIFA World Cup: Stoppage time goals help Iran defeat Wales 2-0
Al Rayyan (Qatar): Reduced to 10 men, Wales were left heartbroken as Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaein scored in the stoppage time to help Iran claim a valuable 2-0 win in a…
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India, UAE in talks for Rupee-Dirham denominated bilateral trade
New Delhi: India and UAE are in talks for a Rupee-Dirham-denominated bilateral trade, said Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to UAE, adding that both the countries will find it beneficial. The Ambassador said…
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India-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA talks to resume
New Delhi: India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday decided to expedite the legal and technical requirements for a formal resumption of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. The FTA…
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Burj Khalifa to host a phenomenal firework, laser show on NYE 2023
Dubai: On December 31, 2022, one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, Burj Khalifa by Emaar, will be illuminated by a spectacular laser and firework show for Emaar New Year’s Eve celebrations…
