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Sentenced to death in UAE, Indian expat returns home after Lulu group chairman’s help
Abu Dhabi: A 45-year-old Indian expat returned home on Wednesday after languishing in prison for nine years awaiting the death penalty in the United Arab Emirates. The man was awarded the death…
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Egypt rejects Ethiopian PM’s remarks on building new dams
Cairo: Egypt has rejected the remarks by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to build a number of dams across his country. In a statement on Monday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Ahmed’s…
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Pak FM heads to NY to attend UNGA meeting on Gaza violence
Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has left for New York City to attend an emergency UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The Expree…
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Sudan repeals law on boycotting Israel
Khartoum: The Sudanese government has officially approved a bill to repeal the law on boycotting Israel. “Today a draft bill abolishing the law on boycotting Israel was approved in a joint meeting for…
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China denies entry to one WHO task force member who tested COVID positive
Wuhan: One member of World Health Organization (WHO) task force, who has tested COVID-19 positive, will not be allowed to enter the country, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday. Fifteen WHO…
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Sudan says it signed ‘Abraham Accords’ with US
Cairo: Sudan on Wednesday said it signed the Abraham Accords with the US, paving the way for the African country to normalise ties with Israel. A statement from the office of Sudans prime…
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Aden Airport resumes operation days after rocket attacks
Aden: The international airport in Yemen’s Aden resumed operations on Sunday, four days after a terrorist that killed 26 people and injured over 100. On Wednesday, rockets struck the airports building and…
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New genus of malaria ‘plasmodium oval’ detected in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Thursday informed that a new genus of malaria called ‘plasmodium oval’ has been detected in the state. The disease was detected in a soldier who…
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Former PM of Sudan Sadiq Mahdi dies of COVID-19
Khartoum: Former Sudanese Prime Minister and the head of the opposition National Umma Party, Sadiq Mahdi, has died due to COVID-19 related complications, Sudanese media reported. He was 84-year-old. Mahdi was diagnosed…
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Sudan initiates investigation into Darfur crimes
Khartoum: Sudan has initiated an investigation into crimes committed in the Darfur region by members of the government of former president Omar al-Bashir, the state prosecutor said on Sunday. Attorney General Taj…
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Sudan hails US decision to appoint envoy after 23-year
Khartoum: Sudan hailed a decision by the United States to appoint an ambassador to Khartoum for the first time in 23 years. The move to restore diplomatic relations came in the wake…
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23 dead in explosion at ceramic factory in Sudan
Khartoum: At least 23 people died and 130 others were injured in an explosion and fire at a ceramic factory in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, authorities said on Tuesday. The blast hit…
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Sudan PM embarks on six-day visit to US
Khartoum: Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok embarked on a six-day visit to the US, official SUNA news agency reported. Hamdok, who left Khartoum for official US trip on Saturday, is scheduled to…
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Hundreds march in Sudan capital seeking justice for martyrs
Khartoum: Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday through downtown Khartoum to demand justice for those killed in demonstrations against Sudan’s now ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir. More than 250 people were killed and hundreds…
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Sudan’s post-Bashir transition faces further delay
Khartoum: Sudan’s hard-won transition to civilian rule fell further behind schedule Sunday, days after the new prime minister delayed the formation of the first government since veteran leader Omar al-Bashir was ousted.…
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Sudan: Omar-al-Bashir charged with corruption
Khartoum: Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was formally indicted on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption on Saturday after he admitted to receiving vast sums of money from Saudi Crown…
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Sudan: 37 killed, 200 injured in tribal clashes
Khartoum: At least 37 people were killed and 200 others were wounded in clashes amongst tribes in Sudan’s eastern region, as per local media reports. The clashes between the Bani Amer tribe…
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Abdalla Hamdok takes charge as Sudan’s new Prime Minister
Khartoum [Sudan]: As the country embarked on a three-year transition to civilian rule earlier this month, Abdalla Hamdok took constitutional oath as prime minister on Wednesday (local time), state media reported. According…
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Sudan leaders signs power sharing deal with military
Khartoum [Sudan]: In a landmark move, Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal here on Saturday. The agreement, which will pave the way…
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4 school students killed by security forces in central Sudan
Khartoum [Sudan]: At least five protesters, including four high school students, have been shot dead after security forces opened fire on a student protest in the central Sudanese city of El-Obeid on…
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US welcomes Sudan’s power-sharing deal
Washington: The US on Saturday welcomed an agreement forged by Sudan’s ruling military council and the civilian opposition group to share power during a transition period until elections, saying it is an…
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Sudan: One killed, 9 injured in fresh mass demonstrations to demand civilian rule
Khartoum [Sudan]: One person was killed and nine others sustained injuries after tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in various Sudanese cities on Sunday, marking the largest mass demonstrations…
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Egypt to chair meeting on Sudanese crisis in Adis Ababa today
Cairo [Egypt]: Egypt is all set to chair a meeting of foreign ministers from African nations on the Sudanese crisis in Ethiopia’s Adis Ababa on Thursday. The foreign ministers from Sudan’s regional…
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Sudan toppled Prez to appear in court soon
Khartoum [Sudan]: Sudan’s toppled President Omar al-Bashir is expected to appear in court next week to face charges of corruption, announced acting prosecutor general on Sunday. “The former president will appear in…
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown
Vatican City [Vatican City]: In the wake of the recent military crackdown in Sudan that left at least 113 pro-democracy protestors dead, Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace and resumption of…
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UAE echoes Saudi call for resumed Sudan talks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, which has been a key supporter of Sudan’s ruling generals, called Thursday for resumed talks on its political future following a deadly crackdown on protesters. The…
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Sudanese protestors ‘totally’ reject military demand to resume talks
Khartoum: Sudanese protestors on Thursday “totally” rejected the military offer to resume talks after more than 100 demonstrators were killed in the raids. “We in the military council extend our hand for…
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Sudan: Death toll rises to 60 after crackdown on pro-democracy protesters
Khartoum: At least 60 people were killed and over 300 others were wounded after security forces launched a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters earlier this week, according to the Central Committee of Sudan…
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Sudan vows to support Saudi Arabia against “all threats and attacks”
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]: Sudan on Friday pledged to back regional ally Saudi Arabia against “all threats and attacks” from its rival Iran. “Sudan is standing with the kingdom against all threats and…
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Sudan: 5 killed as violence flares up
Khartoum [Sudan]: At least five persons including a soldier were killed in violence that erupted in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Monday after Transitional Military Council (TMC) and opposition reached a deal to…
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