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At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa region
At least 10 people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley late on Friday, February 20, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA). This comes…
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Registration opens for Itikaf 2026 at Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Friday, February 20, announced the opening of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, for men and women at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy…
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Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study
Gaza Strip: More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceeding figures released by local authorities at the time, according to…
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FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trump’s Board of Peace
Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Gaza Strip during the inaugural meeting…
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Trump administration considers 5,000-person military base in Gaza: Report
Gaza Strip: The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering plans to establish a large military base in the Gaza Strip to support a proposed multinational security mission, according to a…
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Iran warns US bases, assets in region could be ‘legitimate targets’ if attacked
Tehran: Iran has warned that United States (US) military bases and assets in the Middle East would be considered “legitimate targets” if Washington launches any attack, according to a letter sent to…
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Israel bans Ramzan decorations in occupied Jerusalem amid tighter security
Jerusalem: Israeli authorities have banned Ramzan decorations across parts of occupied East Jerusalem and tightened security measures as the holy month began on Wednesday, February 18, affecting the religious and cultural life…
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Umrah pilgrims advised to get meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travel
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised people planning to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramzan to receive the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The…
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Indian workers assaulted in ‘premeditated’ racist ambush in Israel
Ashkelon: Two Indian workers were assaulted in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon near the Gaza border in what has been described as a racially motivated attack, according to the Israeli Public…
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Tucker Carlson detained in Israel after he interviewed US envoy
US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed that he and his staff were briefly detained by Israeli security staff at the Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday, February 18, shortly after he conducted an interview…
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Saudi Arabia announces timings to visit inner sanctum of Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: Saudi Arabia has announced visiting hours for the inner sanctum of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramzan. The area, known to worshippers as the Rawdah or…
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Israel approves entry of 10,000 Palestinians to Al-Aqsa for Ramzan Fridays
Jerusalem: Israel has approved a plan to allow 10,000 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to attend Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramzan, subject to strict…
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UAE has done everything Israel has asked and more: US Senator
Tel Aviv: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has done “everything Israel has asked and more”, US Senator Lindsey Graham said, conveying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appreciation for Abu Dhabi’s support and…
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Ramzan 2026: Palestinians hold first Taraweeh prayers in Gaza after ceasefire
Gaza Strip: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip performed the first Taraweeh prayers of Ramadan on Tuesday evening since the October ceasefire, gathering among the ruins of mosques and in makeshift prayer spaces…
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Two Holy Mosques witness large turnout for first Taraweeh of Ramzan 2026
Riyadh: Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1447–2026 at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia. It came after authorities confirmed that Ramzan…
