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UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan

Hamas welcomed the adoption of the U.S.-drafted resolution 5 months ago

Israeli minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu government

Departure of Gantz's centrist party may have serious impact 5 months ago

UN adds Israel’s military to offender list for violations against children

The inclusion of Israel’s military on this list is part of Guterres’ annual report on children and armed conflict 5 months ago

Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse

Israeli tanks advanced further west in the embattled southern city of Rafah skirting the border with Egypt 5 months ago

Update on Eid Al Adha 2024 dates in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, UK, and US

Current projections favour the earlier date 5 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman to visit Pakistan soon

Approval of Free Trade Agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries anticipated 5 months ago

Gold worth billions smuggled to UAE each year: Report

Swissaid report finds 435 tonnes of gold, worth over $30 billion, smuggled out of Africa in 2022 5 months ago

Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with Rafah raids

No word on developments in ceasefire, hostage release talks 5 months ago

Three Israeli soldiers killed by Hamas in combat in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have kept up their offensive in Rafah 5 months ago

How many countries now recognise Palestinian state?

Head of Palestinian Mission in Dublin expected to become ambassador 5 months ago

Biden tells Israel to protect civilians after Rafah strike

NSC spokesperson says US 'actively engaging' with Israeli military, others on ground to assess situation 5 months ago

Israel shoots down Egyptian soldier at Rafah border crossing

Israel has killed over 35,000 innocent Palestinians since Oct 7 last year 5 months ago

UAE announces new rules for Hajj and Umrah 2024

It prohibits collecting or receiving donations for the pilgrimage without a licence 5 months ago

Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp draws global condemnation

Women wept and men held prayers beside bodies in shrouds. 5 months ago

Tragic fall claims life of social media influencer in Fujairah

Indian expat Shanifa Babu falls from 19th-floor apartment during mother's visit 5 months ago

Holy Kaaba Kiswah raised 3 meters ahead of Hajj 2024

Precautionary measure is intended to protect the Kiswah from damage during pilgrimage 5 months ago

Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise independent Palestinian state

Slovenia, Malta also intend to recognise Palestine, claiming two-state solution necessary for enduring peace 6 months ago

Survivor recalls last moments before Iranian president Raisi's death in helicopter crash

Official in president's convoy says helicopters took off under clear weather conditions 6 months ago

Iran's supreme leader leads funeral prayers for Raisi, others killed in helicopter crash

Supreme Leader Khamenei held ceremony at Tehran University, caskets covered in Iranian flags with pictures on them 6 months ago

Raisi to be buried at Imam Ali Raza shrine after state funeral tomorrow

Thousands gather in Tabriz for funeral of Ebrahim Raisi, companions killed in helicopter crash 6 months ago

Iran's presidential elections set for June 28

Rescue official says all bodies from crash identifiable; one passenger alive for hour, called presidential office 6 months ago

Saudi King to undergo major medical treatment

Illness coincides with crown prince's meeting with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan 6 months ago

Details about funeral, burial of Iran's Raisi, FM revealed

Official burial scheduled for tomorrow, with Raisi likely to be interred in Iranian city of Mashhad 6 months ago

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei pays tribute to President Raisi

Describes Raisi as dedicated servant of Iran, Islam; hails him as hard-working cleric, beloved president 6 months ago

First VP Mohammad Mokhber takes over as Iran president till elections

Iran declares national mourning 6 months ago

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