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UAE Minister appointed to US Prez Trump’s ‘Gaza Board of Peace’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy has been appointed a member of the ‘Gaza Board of Peace’ which is chaired by US President Donald Trump.…
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Iranian President warns strikes on Khamenei would lead to ‘all-out war’
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of “all-out war” against the Iranian nation, following a sharp exchange of rhetoric…
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Trump invites PM Modi to join ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza transition
US President Donald Trump on Sunday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and embark on a…
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Shaaban moon not seen in Saudi Arabia: When will Ramzan 2026 begin?
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Shaaban 1447 AH-2026, was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, January 18. As a result, Monday, January 19, will be observed as…
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Pakistan says Trump invited PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday, January 18, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. The White House released a…
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How to book an electric wheelchair for Harmain during Ramzan
With the holy month of Ramzan fast approaching, people want to perform Umrah in the Harmain. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to book an electric wheelchair for those who need assistance.…
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Saudi Arabia deports over 14,000 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Arabia announced that it detained 18,054 illegal residents in a week from January 8-14, 2026. Out of which, 14,621have been deported. The arrests were made following a joint inspection by security…
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Iran: Ayatollah Khamenie calls Trump criminal for backing protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast…
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Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal
Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said Saturday, January 17. Washington and Baghdad agreed…
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In rare criticism, Israel objects to US Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Jerusalem: Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza. The rare criticism from Israel of its close…
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India to push for early consular access to 16 citizens held in Iran
New Delhi: India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was detained last month, the Indian embassy…
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Ayatollah calls Trump ‘criminal’, blames demonstrators for deaths
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech…
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Presidents of Turkey, Egypt invited to Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump invited the Presidents of Egypt and Turkey to be a part of the controversial Gaza peace board, the leaders said on Saturday, January 17, a day after the…
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Western dilemma over Shia Iran’s global Sunni support-base
Among other things, the biggest challenge the United States-led West faces before attacking Shia-dominated Iran, which no doubt is passing through a serious economic crisis, is that the government in Tehran, against…
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US-backed Palestinian committee to govern Gaza meets in Cairo
Cairo: The Palestinian committee set to govern Gaza under US supervision met for the first time Friday, January 16, in Cairo, as its leader pledged to get to work quickly to improve…
