Middle East
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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…
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Saudi leaders meet with Biden over bilateral ties
Riyadh: Saudi Arabian leaders met with visiting US President Joe Biden in the city of Jeddah to discuss bilateral relations, the…
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Saudi Arabia opens air space for all air carriers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Friday announced a decision to open its air space for all air carriers. The country’s General Authority…
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UAE President to address nation Wednesday
Abu Dhabi: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will address the nation Wednesday to share the country’s strategic…
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Saudi Arabia announces successful, safe Hajj season
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced the current Hajj season is successful and safe. Saudi Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, also chairman of the…
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Saudi at full capacity to ensure pilgrims’ health during Hajj: Minister
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced that its health services were running at full capacity to ensure the health and safety of…
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Iran rejects UK claim of seizing Iranian weapons shipment to Yemen
Tehran: The spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday rejected the British government’s claim that it had seized the shipment of…
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Saudi Arabia announces health, security measures for Haj season
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced comprehensive health and security measures at ritual sites to protect the safety of pilgrims during the…
