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Lebanon urges Hezbollah to stay out of US-Iran conflict
The Lebanese government has urged the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah not to get involved if any fighting erupts between the United States and Iran, the Lebanese foreign minister said on Tuesday, expressing…
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Several airlines including IndiGo, Air India, suspend flights amid Iran attack
London: IndiGo on Saturday, February 28, temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle East in view of the US and Israel’s attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Air India Express said that it…
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Day 4 US-Israel attack Iran: Children pay highest price for wars they did not chose: UN
Explosions continued to be reported across Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern countries for a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, March 3, following the large-scale military strikes launched by the United States…
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India asks citizens to remain alert in Israel amid strikes on Iran
Hyderabad: India on Saturday, February 28, issued an advisory urging its citizens in Israel to stay alert and strictly follow safety directions after Israeli forces carried out strikes on Iran, heightening fears…
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US designates Iran as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
Washington: United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, February 27, designated Iran as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention”, escalating pressure on Tehran over the continued detention of American…
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Israel launches strikes against Iran; US participating
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on Iran early Saturday morning and, as the operation unfolded, the military issued a nationwide alert telling civilians to remain close to protected areas.…
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UAE arrests Indian wanted in Rs 1,000 crore investment scam
New Delhi: Rashid Naseem, a fugitive economic offender wanted in an alleged investment fraud case registered by the Enforcement Directorate in Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested in the UAE, officials said on…
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Ramzan in Gaza: Survivor recalls family wiped out in single airstrike
Gaza City: As the sun sets, Saddam al-Yazji, his wife and their daughter sip a noodle soup, breaking their daily Ramzan fast in Gaza City. They sit around a folding table set…
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Israel court halts move to ban 37 aid groups from Gaza, West Bank
Jerusalem: Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday, February 27, issued a temporary order halting a government decision to revoke the licences of 37 foreign humanitarian organisations operating in the Gaza Strip and the…
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Several countries direct citizens to leave Iran, Israel amid war concerns
Several countries have begun withdrawing diplomatic staff and advising their citizens to leave Iran and Israel as tensions escalate in the Middle East, despite ongoing negotiations between the United States (US) and…
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Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 pc stake in Spanish club Almeria
Aalmeria: Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria, a consulting firm representing the Portuguese soccer star said on Thursday. Brunswick Group said in a statement that Ronaldo bought…
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Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to the…
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Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time
Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear programme but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to…
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Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear and accessible information throughout their journey. The initiative, launched…
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Saudi Arabia announces SR 10,000 fine for illegal hiring of foreign workers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has amended its schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing stricter fines, including a Saudi Riyals (SR) 10,000 penalty for employers who hire non-Saudi workers without a valid work…
