Middle East
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Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco 296 people killed
Rabat: A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing at least 296 people, the country's interior ministry…
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Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli army
Ramallah: Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian in overnight clashes at a West Bank refugee camp, amid rising tension…
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Over 100 injured in clashes between Eritrean protesters, Israeli police in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem: More than 100 people were injured in violent clashes between Eritrean protesters and the Israeli police in Tel Aviv,…
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Egyptian Billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed Passes Away
Mohamed al-Fayed, the Egyptian self-made billionaire known for acquiring Harrods department store and promoting the controversial conspiracy theory implicating the…
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Saudi Driver Dania Akeel Achieves Third Place in ‘T3’ Category at Desert Car Rally World Cup
In the Baja Poland leg of the Desert Car Rally World Cup, Saudi driver Dania Akeel secured the third position…
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Storm in Makkah: Pilgrims swept away by powerful winds, lightening strikes Clock Tower
Makkah: Severe lightning storms and strong easterly winds hit Saudi Arabia on August 22, causing widespread damage. The cities of…
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Gaza ready to hold municipal elections: Poll body
Ramallah: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) said it is ready to hold municipal elections in the Gaza Strip. The…
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Death toll from IS attack on Syrian military bus rises to 33
Damascus: The death toll from the Islamic State (IS) attack on a Syrian military bus on rose to 33, a…
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Imam-e-Kaaba feels unwell while leading Namaz e Jumma; Dr Sudais takes over the prayer
Makkah: During a Friday prayer at the holy Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, a significant incident occurred that momentarily…
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Israel demolishes Palestinian attacker’s house
Jerusalem: The Israel Army on Tuesday demolished the home of a Palestinian gunman who killed two Israeli brothers in the…
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Hollywood gets snubbed by Saudi Arabia as local language movies dominate markets in KSA
Los Angeles: In a surprising turn of events for Hollywood, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has now begun snubbing the…
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Saudi Arabia scraps visa sticker for 12 countries
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a new directive, permitting citizens from various countries, including Yemen, Pakistan,…
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3 Palestinians killed in West Bank
Ramallah: Three Palestinians were killed on Tuesday by Israeli soldiers in the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank.…
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu undergoes surgery, fitted with pacemaker
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday underwent a surgery and was fitted with a pacemaker at Sheba Medical…
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Vehicle plummets several feet from bridge in Saudi Arabia; driver miraculously survives _ Video
In a remarkable incident in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, a vehicle plummeted several feet from a bridge. However,…
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1,350-km water pipes being laid in Riyadh to irrigate 7.5 mn trees
Riyadh: Water pipes measuring 1,350 km in length are being laid in Riyadh to to irrigate 7.5 million trees in…
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E-visa issuance begins as Umrah season starts
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the commencement of the Umrah season with the initiation of electronic…
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How 70,000 tons of waste is removed from holy sites after Hajj?
During the five days of Hajj, the Municipality of the Holy Capital efficiently managed the removal of over 70,000 tons…
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Five Palestinians killed as Israel launches major air strike on West Bank city
Ramallah: The Israeli army on Monday launched a major air strike on the West Bank city of Jenin, one of…
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Saudi crown prince hosts luncheon honouring VIP Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a reception at Mina Palace on Thursday, honoring VIP Hajj pilgrims. The event…
