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Saudi Arabia: Grand Mosque to monitor children of pilgrims
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched the Guidance Codes Program to be provided to children of Umrah performers and visitors,the Saudi Press…
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Saudi Arabia: Holy Quran exhibition inaugurated in Makkah
Riyadh: The Director-General of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Branch in the Makkah region Dr Salem Bin Hajj Al-Khamri inaugurated the Holy Quran exhibition, on Sunday at the Makkah…
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Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque attacked, 152 Palestinians hurt
Jerusalem: Israeli police Palestinians clashed at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn on Friday as thousands gathered for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Medics said that at least…
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Iran seeks protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan
Tehran: Tehran has sought protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan and “necessary guarantees” for the safe operation of its diplomatic offices in the country following rallies held by Afghans in various provinces…
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Lebanon’s bakeries to shut down amid flour shortage
Beirut: More bakeries in southern Lebanon suspended business on Tuesday amid shortage of flour, the Head of the Bakery Owners Syndicate in South Lebanon said. “A big number of bakeries stopped working today…
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PM Ishtaye rejects Israeli court ruling on Palestinian authority
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has told the Palestinian cabinet that the Israeli court’s decision on the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a supporter of terrorism “is rejected”. On Sunday, Israeli media reported…
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UN chief voices concern over escalation in Palestinian-Israeli tensions
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced grave concern over the recent escalation in Palestinian-Israeli tensions, said his Spokesman. “The Secretary-General is following with deep concern the escalating violence in the occupied…
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Israel to reward airlines flying to Red Sea resort city of Eilat
Jerusalem: Every airline operating international direct flights to Ramon Airport near Israel’s Red Sea resort city of Eilat will be awarded 60 euros ($65) for each arriving passenger, the Ministry of Tourism has…
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Europe turns to Middle East, Mediterranean to reduce its dependence on Russian gas
Nicosia: As the war in Ukraine rages on, leaders of European countries, notably Germany, have come to realize that they made a serious mistake by becoming so dependent on Russian energy. Currently,…
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UNICEF: Ukraine war raising malnutrition risk in Middle East
Beirut: Rising food prices as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are increasing the risk of malnutrition of millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa, the UN…
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Iran says US has no compassion for Muslim nations
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Sunday that the United States has by no means any compassion toward Muslim nations in the region, according to the president’s official website. Making the…
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Ukraine Russia crisis: UN Palestinian refugee agency faces worsening financial plight
Gaza: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a worsening financial plight amid the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, a senior official said. Media…
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Egypt urges to avoid escalation in Palestinian territories
Cairo: Egypt has urged for a halt to the ongoing escalation in the Palestinian territories during the holy month of Ramadan and the Christian and Jewish feasts, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in…
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Iran FM says ball in US court as agreement close in Vienna talks
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Minister has said the talks in Vienna on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal are close to an agreement, noting that Tehran has put forward its proposals and…
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Iranians celebrate Nature’s Day outdoors as pandemic restrictions ease
Tehran: Iranians gathered in the wilderness and greenery with friends and families to mark Sizdah Bedar, or Nature’s Day of the Iranian New Year. This is first such celebration of the festival, which…
