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The United Arab Emirates and Russia have submitted requests for consular access to Telegram messenger CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested Sunday in Paris over his alleged refusal to cooperate in the investigation of crimes related to the…
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WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is promising to build more housing as the centerpiece of an effort to tackle rising costs that have stressed US households and left home ownership beyond the reach of many…
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JERUSALEM: Israeli officials and media reacted with satisfaction on Monday after a long-expected missile attack by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement appeared to have been largely thwarted by pre-emptive Israeli strikes in southern…
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KYIV: Russia launched several waves of missile and drone attacks overnight targeting Kyiv and other regions, Ukraine's military said early on Tuesday, a day after Moscow's biggest such attack of the war. At least one person was killed…
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MALAYSIA: Malaysia has charged opposition leader and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with sedition for allegedly insulting the country's former king, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Muhyiddin, who led Malaysia for 17 months between…
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WASHINGTON: Negotiations in Cairo to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are still pressing ahead, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, adding that the discussions will continue on the working-group…
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GAZA: Israel issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on Sunday, forcing more families to flee, saying its forces intended to act against Hamas and others operating in the area. In recent days,…
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Iran said on Monday that Israel had lost its power to deter and that the strategic balance in the region had shifted against it, following attacks by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones…
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KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said on Monday that a recently ratified morality law would be enforced “gently”, after the international community and Afghans voiced concern over new restrictions. Women must cover completely…
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KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s state oil giant on Monday announced a 15-year deal for the supply of natural gas from Qatar, without disclosing the cost of the agreement. QatarEnergy will supply three million tonnes of liquefied natural gas…
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