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Ambush in Syria kills 14 interim govt officers

Damascus: Fourteen officers from Syria’s interim Ministry of Interior were killed and ten others injured in a “treacherous ambush” in the northwestern province of Tartus on Wednesday, the interim government’s Interior Minister…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns Houthis

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the…

UAE: 13-year-old Indian expat boy’s vision saved after rare cricket ball injury

A 13-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat boy’s vision was recently saved after he sustained a severe eye injury while playing cricket in Dubai. The boy, an 8th grade student, was…
Israeli defence minister vows to maintain military control over Gaza

Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in Gaza and maintain “security control” over the Palestinian territory, raising concerns that the latest round of ceasefire talks…
Israel, Hamas blame each other for Gaza ceasefire delay

Jerusalem: Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations on Wednesday, each blaming the other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a press statement, Hamas said the talks in Doha, mediated by…
Abu Dhabi launches Golden Visa scheme for luxury yacht owners

Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, December 25, launched the ‘Golden Quay’ initiative, which grants Golden Visas to superyacht owners. This aims to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in and explore Abu Dhabi. The…
UAE private firms reminded of Emiratisation target deadline

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) on Wednesday, December 25, renewed its call to private sector firms to meet their Emiratisation targets by Tuesday, December 31. Firms with 50 or…

UAE to mandate premarital genetic testing

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, December 25, announced that genetic testing will be mandatory for all Emirati couples as part…
Dubai’s Kunafa chocolate bar craze goes global: Find it in Hyderabad!

In the ever-evolving pace of innovation and acceptance for tastebud enthusiasts, trends frequently come and go before another recipe is created. And, with social media, the cycle of change appears to be accelerating. However,…
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen, says army

Jerusalem: Israel’s air defence systems on Wednesday intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the Israeli military said in a statement. The projectile “was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory,” the military said.Sirens…
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play after two years

Iranian authorities on Wednesday, December 25, lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a first step in easing internet restrictions. This comes after the decision was…
UN Chief alarmed by spreading famine crisis in Sudan

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the rapidly worsening food security situation in Sudan and calls for the parties to facilitate access to humanitarian assistance, his spokesperson said in…
Turkey to support Syria in rebuilding energy, transport infrastructure

Ankara: Turkey announced plans to assist Syria in rebuilding key energy and transportation infrastructure. “A delegation from the energy ministry will visit Syria as soon as possible to examine the electricity and…
Lebanon files new complaint to UNSC over Israeli violations of ceasefire

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants has filed a complaint through the country’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York with the UN Security Council (UNSC) in…
Israel’s negotiation team to return after ‘meaningful’ talks on Gaza ceasefire

Jerusalem: Israel’s negotiation team involved in the Gaza ceasefire talks will return to the country from Qatar for “internal consultations” after “meaningful” talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.…