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Gaza: Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Israeli attack
Hamas on Sunday, December 14 confirmed the killing of its senior commander Raed Saad in an Israeli attack in Gaza. This is a major death of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire…
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Trump vows retaliation after Syria attack kills 3 Americans
Damascus: President Donald Trump said Saturday that “we will retaliate” after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in a Syria attack that the US blames on the Islamic…
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‘My future is paralysed’: Gaza amputees struggle amid aid shortages
Gaza Strip: Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza…
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Martyred journalist Hossam Shabat’s brother dies after Israel denies medical aid
Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from entering Gaza. According to Hassan’s family, Hasan’s deteriorating health needed his…
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Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities
In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering with US based firm Archer Aviation for this…
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Pakistan, 7 others voice support for UNRWA’s humanitarian role in Gaza
Islamabad: Eight leading Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have expressed strong support for the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, saying its role in Gaza is “irreplaceable” amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In…
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Tucker Carlson visits Palestinian refugees, accuses Israel of murdering children
American political commentator Tucker Carlson accused Israel of killing children in Palestine after the popular journalist visited some of the 2,000 refugees from Gaza housed in Qatar, marking his fiercest criticism to…
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Saudi Arabia beats Palestine in FIFA Arab Cup quarter final
Saudi Arabia defeated Palestine 2-1 in the FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinal at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Thursday, December 11. The match was drawn 1-1 in the normal time, and a…
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India-Oman trade pact gets cabinet nod, signing likely on Dec 17-18
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a free trade agreement between India and Oman, which is expected to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman on December…
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Israeli TV channel host mocks Gaza’s winter hardships
In a disturbing incident, an Israeli TV channel has mocked people in Palestine suffering due to severe cold during winter. A participant on the show said, “If we survive till Sunday, we…
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India evacuates 5,945 nationals from Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq
New Delhi: Keeping in view their safety and security, the government has evacuated 5,945 Indian nationals from Israel, Iran, Syria and Iraq in the Middle East during the last three years, the…
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UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees on New Year’s Day
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a paid holiday for private sector employees on January 1, 2026 on the occasion of New Year. In a post on X, the Ministry of…
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Gaza deaths: Microsoft faces legal action for aiding Israel
aeA group of global legal and human rights organisations have written to tech giant Microsoft for its alleged complicity in aiding the mass killings of civilians in Gaza by Israel. The coalition…
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Iran, Egypt complain to FIFA against ‘pride match’ at world cup
Ahead of the 2026 football World Cup in the United States, Iran and Egypt have complaint to FIFA against the “Pride match”, supporting LGBTQ communities in Seattle. The football federations in Iran…
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Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for Haj 2026, despite widespread claims circulating on…
