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Israeli gunfire heard as crowds of Palestinians try to reach aid centre in Gaza
Muwasi: An AP journalist says Israeli tank and gunfire was heard Tuesday while giant crowds of Palestinians tried to reach a newly opened aid distribution centre in southern Gaza. There was no…
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Eid Al Adha 2025: Dhul-Hijjah moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH-2025, has been sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, May 27. As a result, Wednesday, May 28,…
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Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver Arafah sermon
The government of Saudi Arabia has appointed Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver the sermon on the Day of Arafah. The appointment was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs of…
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait announce new oil discovery
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Kuwait announced on Monday, May 26, a new oil discovery in the Partitioned Zone — a shared border region between the two countries. The oil…
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Pakistan ready for peace talks with India: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his willingness to hold peace talks with India to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, terrorism, water and trade. Sharif made the remarks in…
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Haj 2025: Pilgrims can now activate eSIM cards digitally on arrival in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enabled international pilgrims to activate eSIM cards directly through service provider applications, offering seamless digital connectivity upon arrival in the Kingdom. The new service is part of a…
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UAE launches new service to verify private sector workers’ academic degrees
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), on Monday, May 26, launched a digital service to verify the academic…
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Israel orders evacuation of Khan Younis ahead of ‘unprecedented’ assault
Jerusalem: The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning on Monday for residents of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip ahead of what it called an “unprecedented attack”. The order covered three…
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Israel rejects new Gaza ceasefire deal proposed by US mediators
Jerusalem: Israel has rejected a new proposal aimed at halting its offensive in Gaza and securing the release of 10 more hostages, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV reported on Monday. A senior Israeli…
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‘If it were your daughter’: Video of Palestinian girl fleeing flames in Gaza sparks outrage
A harrowing video showing a Palestinian girl trying to escape a burning classroom—following an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced civilians in the Gaza Strip—has gone viral across social media. In…
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UAE announces Rs 11.58L fine for performing Haj without permit
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (GAIAZ) has announced a strict penalty of Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,58,800) for United Arab Emirates (UAE) citizens and residents attempting to…
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Tresind Studio in Dubai becomes first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin Stars
In a groundbreaking moment for global gastronomy, Tresind Studio in Dubai has become the first-ever Indian restaurant to be awarded the prestigious honour of three Michelin stars. The acclaimed fine-dining venue is…
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Gold prices drop in Dubai: 24-carat now at Dh 403.75 per gram
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), dropped by Dirham 1 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, May 26. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, the price of 24-carat…
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Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza, including 36 in school-turned shelter: Health officials
Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept, igniting their belongings, according to local…
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Saudi Arabia denies lifting alcohol ban: Official
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has denied media reports claiming the Kingdom plans to lift its 73-year ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol by 2026. According to Reuters, a Saudi official on…
