Middle East
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Saudi Arabia launches e-platform ‘Nusuk’ for pilgrims; Know what it is all about
Nusuk, an electronic platform to provide services to local and international pilgrims was launched by Saudi Arabia’ Ministry of Hajj…
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Iranian protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini’s house
Tehran: Iranian protesters have set fire to the ancestral home of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic. Images…
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21 killed in massive fire in Gaza
Gaza: At least 21 Palestinians, including seven children, were killed and more than 30 others were injured in a massive…
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Saudi Arabia does away with need for police clearance certificate for Indians seeking visa
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced that Indian nationals will no longer be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate…
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15 people shot dead in Iran
Tehran: As many as 15 people have been shot dead in Iran, including members of the security forces and a…
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Oil prices rise after drone attack on tanker owned by Israeli billionaire
London: Oil prices have risen after a tanker owned by an Israeli billionaire was hit by a drone carrying a…
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Man from Telangana commits suicide in Dubai
Hyderabad: A man from Telangana committed suicide in Dubai due to financial problems and non-payment of salary. He has been identified…
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Iran urges Iraq to ensure security along common borders
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) called on officials from the Iraqi government to fulfill their commitments to upholding the…
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Blast in Istanbul likely act of terror: President
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the blast that hit Istanbul on Sunday was likely an act of terror. “Although…
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At least 326 people killed in Iran protests which erupted two months ago
Oslo: Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based Iran Human…
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Biden, Egypt’s Sisi discuss regional, int’l issues
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt): Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting US counterpart Joe Biden discussed a number of regional and international…
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Iranian FM, UN chief hold talks on regional, int’l issues
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a phone conversation, discussing regional and international issues, Iran’s…
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Iraqi forces kill 5 IS militants in Iraq
Baghdad: Iraqi security forces have killed five IS militants in Salahudin province and captured three others, the Iraqi military said. Iraqi…
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Israeli Prez tasks Netanyahu with govt formation
Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has announced that he would assign the task of forming a government to Opposition leader and…
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UN announces satellite-based system to detect emissions
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt): As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday…
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Yemeni Houthis send ‘warning’ to foreign oil tanker
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has said that they have warned a foreign oil tanker not to load crude oil in…
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Iran develops hypersonic ballistic missile
Tehran: A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that the country has built a hypersonic…
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Iran inks deals with Russia’s Gazprom to develop gas and LNG projects
Tehran: Iranian Petroleum Minister Javad Owji said in Tehran that his Ministry has signed with Russian energy giant Gazprom cooperation agreements…
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Iranian, Russian security officials discuss Ukraine crisis, bilateral ties
Tehran: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani held a meeting in Tehran with Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the…
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Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers in West Bank: Health Ministry
Ramallah: The Palestinian Health Ministry said a Palestinian was killed by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.…
