Middle East
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Iran says US ‘fabricates stories’ about Bolton to escape int’l responsibilities
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said the US “fabrication of stories” about a “politically bankrupt element, a known terrorist…
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Syrian forces foil rebel attack in Idlib
Damascus: The Syrian forces repelled a rebel group attack in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, state news agency SANA reported.…
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Truce between Israel, Palestinian militants holds; Gaza crossings reopen
Tel Aviv: An Egypt-brokered ceasefire to halt a flare-up in fighting by Israel and Palestinian militants was holding on Monday, with…
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Rocket fire from Gaza continue despite reported ceasefire: Israel
Jerusalem: Israel said militants in the Gaza Strip continued on Sunday night to fire rockets at southern Israel despite a reported…
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Ceasefire between Israel, Gaza militants comes into force
Gaza/Tel Aviv: A ceasefire between Israel and the militant organisation Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip came into force…
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Israel claims killing of 2nd Islamic Jihad military chief
Tel Aviv: Israel’s army on Sunday announced that it has targeted another military chief from the militant organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad…
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Rocket alert in Jerusalem, with residents reporting explosions
Jerusalem: For the first time since the beginning of the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, there was also a…
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Israel’s military ready for week of operations against Gaza militants
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday they are preparing for a “week of operations” against Palestinian militants,…
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Rockets fired from Gaza after Israeli strikes kill militant leader
Tel Aviv: Hours after Israeli airstrikes killed several people including a leader of militant organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the…
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Israel’s threats against Gaza unacceptable, says Hamas leader
Gaza: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said that the threats of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz against the Gaza Strip were unacceptable,…
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Death toll due to floods in Iran reaches 69
Tehran: The number of deaths caused by flash floods in Iran triggered due to the heavy rain over the past one…
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59 dead in Iran flash floods
Tehran: At least 59 people have died so far in the recent flash floods across Iran, an official from Red Crescent…
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Hamas denies having military sites in Gazan civilian areas
Gaza: Hamas, the ruling movement of the Gaza Strip, has denied Israeli allegations that the movement’s armed wing Al-Qassam Brigades has…
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Yemen’s presidential council appoints 4 ministers
Aden: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has appointed four Ministers, including a war-worn veteran who will head the Saudi-backed government’s Defence…
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Kuwaiti emir appoints new PM
Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti emir has issued a decree appointing Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as the Prime Minister and tasking him…
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6 Iraqi policemen killed in IS attack
Baghdad: Six police officers were killed and as many wounded in an attack by militants of the Islamic State (IS) group…
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Israel warns Lebanon over Hezbollah actions
Jerusalem: Israel has warned Lebanon that actions by Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based armed group and party, can spark a regional escalation. “Israel…
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Iranian Prez hails Erdogan’s visit as ‘turning point’
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iran is ‘a turning point’ in…
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Burning smell, Air India Express lands in Muscat
Chennai: An Air India Express flight to Dubai from Calicut was diverted to Muscat owing to a burning smell. The incident…
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Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign electric power grids deal
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Iraq have signed an electric power grids deal to boost economic cooperation. The deal was signed between…
