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Turkey plans to produce flour from Russian wheat to supply poor nations: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country planned to produce flour from Russian wheat for free delivery to the least developed countries. Erdogan said he had agreed with his…
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Iraq condemns Iranian attacks on Kurdistan region
Baghdad: Iraq has strongly condemned Iran’s cross-border bombardments on Iranian Kurdish opposition parties’ positions in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan in northern Iraq. “The repeated attacks carried out by Iranian and Turkish…
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Foreign military presence threatens regional energy security: Iran
Tehran: The presence of foreign military forces has threatened energy security in the regional waters, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Saturday. A large number of foreign unmanned vessels currently moving…
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Israel welcomes Azerbaijan’s decision to open embassy in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv: The Israeli government welcomed the “historic” decision by the Azerbaijani Parliament to open an embassy in Tel Aviv, as it is set to become the first Shia Muslim-majority country to…
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Sri Lanka probes ‘auction of women’ as sex workers in Oman
Colombo: Following an alleged incident where a group of Sri Lankan women who were taken to Oman promising jobs but auctioned off as sex workers, a Minister on Friday said that a…
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Five killed in market drive-by shooting in Iran
Tehran: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a drive-by shooting attack on a market in the southwestern Iranian city of Izeh. Armed assailants driving two motorcycles on…
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UK sanctions 24 Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters
Tehran: Britain on Monday said it is sanctioning 24 Iranian officials over the ongoing crackdown on protests against the death of Mahasa Amini. The sanctions, coordinated with international partners, include Iranian communications…
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UN Human Rights Council to discuss situation in Iran
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday said it would hold a special session to discuss the crackdown on protestors in Iran which has left hundreds dead. The UNHRC will conduct a…
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Iran urges Iraq to ensure security along common borders
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) called on officials from the Iraqi government to fulfill their commitments to upholding the good neighbourliness principles and ensuring the security of the two countries’…
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Qatar unviels mini forest at airport ahead of FIFA World Cup
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) officially unveils its impressive airport expansion project to the world, enriching passengers’ experiences and transforming HIA into an extraordinary destination where any journey is worthwhile. Akbar Al…
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Harry Potter-themed land to come up at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
Abu Dhabi: A Harry Potter-themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported. The Middle…
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Yemeni Houthis send ‘warning’ to foreign oil tanker
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has said that they have warned a foreign oil tanker not to load crude oil in a government-controlled port in the Yemeni southeastern province of Shabwa. “We have…
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7 killed in traffic accident in Turkey
Ankara: A traffic accident on Monday in eastern Turkey left at least seven people dead and several others injured. A passenger bus collided with a truck and caught fire in the eastern…
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Biden assures Netanyahu of unwavering support for Israel
Washington: During a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his re-election, US President Joe Biden “underscored his unwavering support for Israel’s security”, the White House said…
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Shah Rukh Khan to attend Sharjah International Book Fair
Dubai: Bollywood Super Star Shah Rukh Khan is set to attend the Sharjah International Book Fair on November 11. Sharjah Book Authority confirmed this in a statement. “The legend of Indian and…