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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 37 More Palestinians in Gaza, Including Six Brothers Providing Aid
GAZA: Israeli war crimes in Gaza continue unabated, with fresh airstrikes on Sunday claiming the lives of at least 37 Palestinians, including six brothers who were distributing food to starving civilians in Deir al-Balah.…
China Implements Visa Restrictions on US Officials
BEIJING: China has announced visa restrictions on some US personnel who have "behaved badly" on Tibet-related issues, its foreign ministry said on Monday.
The announcement at a regular press conference came after Washington imposed…
Saudi Arabia bans Umrah visa holders from entering after 15th Shawwal
RIYADH: The Saudi government has imposed a new restriction on Umrah visa holders, here on Sunday.
As per the latest directive, passengers holding Umrah visas will no longer be allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia after the 15th of Shawwal…
KFC shuts down in Turkey amid bankruptcy linked to Gaza Boycott
ISTANBUL – KFC, one of leading fast-food players, closed all 537 of its outlets across Turkey in wake of bankruptcy of its local franchise operator, as public backlash is getting stronger over unending bloodshed in Gaza.
The franchise of…
China Urges U.S. to Fully Cancel Tariffs Amid Limited Exemptions for Tech Products
Beijing – China has called on the United States to completely abolish its reciprocal tariffs, following Washington’s recent announcement of exemptions for select consumer electronics and semiconductor equipment. The appeal…
United States exempts tech imports in tariff step back
WASHINTONG: The Trump administration has exempted a raft of consumer electronics from its punishing import tariffs -- offering relief to US tech firms and partially dialling down a trade war with China.
A notice late Friday by the US…
Tajikistan hit by strong Earthquake; no casualties reported
DUSHANBE – A strong earthquake rocked Tajikistan on Sunday, causing panic in parts of the country.
Initial reports said earthquake was recorded with magnitude of 6.1 but European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) later revised the…
Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor
GAZA: Israel said that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.
It also announced a sweeping evacuation order for…
Erdogan Accuses Israel of Trying to ‘Sabotage’ Syria’s Revolution
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of sowing divisions in Syria in a bid to "dynamite" the "revolution" that toppled strongman Bashar al-Assad.
Turkey is a key backer of Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa…