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UAE, Saudi expats tell of Turkey, Syria earthquake terror, scramble for loved ones
A UAE resident described how she witnessed the deadly earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, saying she felt…
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Syrian Red Crescent appeals to Western countries for aid after devastating earthquake
The Syrian Red Crescent on Tuesday appealed to Western countries to lift sanctions and provide aid after a powerful earthquake has killed…
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Germany says Russia must pressure Syria into ensuring quake aid arrives
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday called on Russia to help pressure Syria into allowing humanitarian aid into the…
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Lebanese banks to start open-ended strike, to keep ATMs working: Association
Banks in Lebanon will start an open-ended strike from Tuesday but will keep ATMs operating for basic services, the Lebanese Banks Association…
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Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Saudi foreign minister discuss bilateral relations
Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met to discuss bilateral relations…
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Iran’s Khamenei pardons some security-related prisoners linked to protests: State TV
Iran’s Supreme leader Ali Khamenei pardoned “tens of thousands” of prisoners, including many arrested in recent anti-government protests over security-related…
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Muslim Council of Elders commemorate signing of historic Document on Human Fraternity
The Muslim Council of Elders commemorated the singing of the historic ‘Document on Human Fraternity’ on Saturday, marking its four-year anniversary…
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China to reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau after COVID closure
China has announced it will completely reopen its borders with the territories of Hong Kong and Macau, dropping COVID-19 testing…
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France to host international meeting on crisis-hit Lebanon on Feb. 6
France will host an international meeting on Monday on how to end months of political deadlock in cash-strapped Lebanon, the…
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Emirati astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi grapples with Ramadan fast while in orbit
The second Emirati to journey into space, martial arts enthusiast Sultan al-Neyadi, weighed up Thursday fasting in Ramadan while in…
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