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Israel says it is stopping entry of all aid, supplies into Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv: Israel said on Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept a new…
- Middle East
Coca-Cola struggles as Midle East conflict boosts demand for Chat Cola
Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse, mutter “shame, shame” in…
- Middle East
Dubai police launch first women’s rescue team in 53 years
Dubai police have made history by introducing its first all-female land rescue squad in 53 years, reflecting a groundbreaking initiative towards gender equality in law enforcement departments. The female officer’s team consists…
- Middle East
Egyptian Prez, Jewish Congress chief discuss Mideast stability
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder discussed ways to restore stability in the Middle East. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo…
- Middle East
Hezbollah announces funeral for Hassan Nasrallah
Beirut: The Lebanese Hezbollah group Sunday announced the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah will take place on February 23, months after he was assassinated in a series of Israeli airstrikes in a southern…
- World
US, Egyptian presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, having “a positive discussion” on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in the Gaza Strip brokered by the two countries…
- Middle East
Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
Interpol, the world’s largest international police organisation, has announced plans to establish a regional office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Saudi Arabia. The announcement followed the signing of…
- Middle East
Photos: Saudi Arabia unveils designs for ‘Dream of the Desert’ luxury train
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian hospitality company Arsenale have officially unveiled the final designs for the ‘Dream of the Desert’, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East. This…
- Middle East
Hezbollah affirms right to respond to Israeli occupation
Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reaffirmed the group’s stance on Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, stating that the deadline had passed, and no extensions would be tolerated. “Any delay in withdrawal is…
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Pioneer of heart surgery Dr KM Cherian passes away at 82
India lost one of its greatest heart surgeons Dr KM Cherian who passed away at the age of 82. He was in Bengaluru to attend a wedding when he collapsed. Despite rushing…
- Middle East
Palestinian president condemns Trump’s suggestion on Gaza
Ramallah: The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sharply condemned US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and request that Egypt and Jordan take in more Palestinians.…
- Middle East
Indian expats in UAE celebrate Republic Day with patriotic fervor
In a significant move, Indian expats and Non-Resident Indians (NRI) commemorated India’s 76th Republic Day across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday and Sunday, January 26 with vibrant and emotional celebrations.…
- Middle East
Documentary on Israeli occupation in West Bank earns Oscar nomination
A documentary shedding light on the harsh realities and struggles faced by the Palestinian community under Israeli occupation in the West Bank has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.…
- Middle East
Air India express hikes free baggage allowance for India-Middle East flights
Air India Express released new details on Tuesday, January 21, announcing significant updates including an increase in free check-in baggage allowance for passengers on international flights to the Middle East and Singapore.…
- World
Trump considering to visit Middle East, but ‘not immediately’
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is considering going to the Middle East, but not immediately amid the return of hostages, as he reiterated that the attack on Israel…
