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Israel to launch counter-attack against Iran ‘very soon’: State media
Jerusalem: Israeli Cabinet ministers have been informed that a planned counter-attack against Iran will take place “very soon”, state media has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed in early October that…
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G7 defence ministers express concerns over escalation in Middle East
Rome: Defence ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have expressed concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a joint statement issued on Saturday at their first summit…
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Misunderstood history: Jews, Christians, and the Muslim connection
History cannot be rolled back, but it can certainly be understood from a proper perspective. It is extremely difficult to restore the status quo ante. Thus, notwithstanding the speeches made by Benjamin…
- Middle East
UAE to become 1st ME country to use ‘palm IDs’ for cashless transactions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become the first nation in the Middle East to adopt a new revolutionary biometric identification method known as “Palm IDs”. This innovation will enable…
- Middle East
Watch: Pakistan welcomes Palestinian medical students to continue studies
Pakistan on Monday, October 15, welcomed a group of Palestinian medical students reinforcing its commitment to supporting Palestinian access to education and healthcare amid the constant conflicts in Gaza, according to the…
- Middle East
Indian culture, food in focus at Riyadh Season as Saudi launches Global Harmony initiative
Riyadh: Various artistes and celebrities from India are showcasing the country’s rich culture and heritage during the Global Harmony initiative of the Saudi government from October 13 to 21 here. The Global…
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No one in Gaza received food parcels this month: UN
United Nations: Aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months, and no one in Gaza has received food parcels this month due to constrained access to aid supplies, a UN…
- India
Middle East tensions, high crude oil prices bring rupee to 84-mark against dollar
New Delhi: With elevated crude oil prices amid global geo-political situations, the rupee on Friday, October 11 breached the 84-mark against the US dollar for the first time. The rupee traded lower…
- Middle East
Egypt faces economic strain from regional tensions
Cairo: Egypt is facing extraordinary economic strain from external factors, particularly the ongoing regional conflicts, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said in a press conference in Cairo. He noted that within a…
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US: Journo sets himself ablaze over media coverage of Gaza conflict
Distressed over media coverage of Israel’s offensive against Gaza, a journalist in Washington DC set himself a blaze on October 5. Identified as Samuel Mena from Arizona, the journalist attended a pro-Palestine…
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The long-feared Middle East war is here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran
Melbourne: When Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel this week in retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, some were surprised by Tehran’s forceful response.…
- India
‘Israel must vacate Arab land’: Vajpayee’s 1977 speech goes viral amid Middle East tensions
Amid the escalating tension in the Middle East, an old video of India’s former Prime Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee is making rounds on social media features Vajpayee…
- India
Middle East conflict: Modi says region important for global economy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, October 4 made oblique reference to the widening conflicts in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, saying the two regions were crucial…
- Middle East
Middle East crisis: Indian investors lose over Rs 14 lakh cr
Mumbai: The Indian equity market closed in the deep red on Friday, October 4 following conflict in the Middle East. Indian investors have lost over Rs 14 lakh crore in the last…
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Hyderabad woman trapped in Oman after travel agent scam
Hyderabad: A woman from Hyderabad was allegedly duped by her travel agent and has been stuck in Muscat, Oman. The victim has been identified as Najma Begum, her mother Ahmadi Begum approached…
