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Over 150 Palestinians Were Held For Around 12 Hours In South Africa
South African authorities faced heavy criticism Friday after they held more than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, on a plane for around 12 hours due to complications with their travel documents.
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Emirates Ad Faces Backlash Over UAE's Alleged Arms Ties To Sudan's Rebels
A glossy promo photo of Emirates' business class has ignited outrage online. The airline's recent post on X showcased its luxurious A380 cabin captioned, "This is how we do Business", followed by a halo and cloud emoji.
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Egypt Reopens Tomb Of Amenhotep III For Public After 20 Years Of Renovation
Egypt on Saturday opened a tomb of a pharaoh for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
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Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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Asia To Africa: Inside Putin's Plan To Export Russian Cyber Capabilities Worldwide
As the US and Europe tighten restrictions on Russian tech firms, Moscow is quietly extending its cyber influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presenting its commercial cybersecurity capabilities as protection against Western interference
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From France To Canada, List Of Countries That Recognise Palestine As A State
Almost 150 of the 193 UN members, including the majority of nations in Asia, Africa, and South America, recognise Palestinian statehood.
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No Logic Behind Trump's 50% Tariff; Talks Continue With US: Official
There is no logic or reason behind the Trump administration's "unilateral" move to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to the US, a senior Indian diplomat said on Thursday.
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Trump Announces New Tariffs: From India To Pak - Who Pays What Now
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.
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"Hunger Must Never Be a Weapon Of War": UN Chief On Gaza, Sudan Crisis
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
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Explained: Who Are Bedouins And Why They Are Fighting The Druze In Syria
The Bedouins are traditionally nomadic, Arabic-speaking tribes who have inhabited the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Belly Dancer Arrested In Egypt For "Using Seductive Techniques" In Reels
A belly dancer was detained in Egypt for "using seductive techniques" in her dance videos posted to Instagram. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Egypt-born and naturalised Italian, was arrested at Cairo International Airport on June 22.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
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Over 150 Palestinians Were Held For Around 12 Hours In South Africa
South African authorities faced heavy criticism Friday after they held more than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, on a plane for around 12 hours due to complications with their travel documents.
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Emirates Ad Faces Backlash Over UAE's Alleged Arms Ties To Sudan's Rebels
A glossy promo photo of Emirates' business class has ignited outrage online. The airline's recent post on X showcased its luxurious A380 cabin captioned, "This is how we do Business", followed by a halo and cloud emoji.
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Egypt Reopens Tomb Of Amenhotep III For Public After 20 Years Of Renovation
Egypt on Saturday opened a tomb of a pharaoh for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
-
Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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Asia To Africa: Inside Putin's Plan To Export Russian Cyber Capabilities Worldwide
As the US and Europe tighten restrictions on Russian tech firms, Moscow is quietly extending its cyber influence across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presenting its commercial cybersecurity capabilities as protection against Western interference
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From France To Canada, List Of Countries That Recognise Palestine As A State
Almost 150 of the 193 UN members, including the majority of nations in Asia, Africa, and South America, recognise Palestinian statehood.
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No Logic Behind Trump's 50% Tariff; Talks Continue With US: Official
There is no logic or reason behind the Trump administration's "unilateral" move to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to the US, a senior Indian diplomat said on Thursday.
-
Trump Announces New Tariffs: From India To Pak - Who Pays What Now
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.
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"Hunger Must Never Be a Weapon Of War": UN Chief On Gaza, Sudan Crisis
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on Monday to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
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Explained: Who Are Bedouins And Why They Are Fighting The Druze In Syria
The Bedouins are traditionally nomadic, Arabic-speaking tribes who have inhabited the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
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Tamil Nadu Welcomes Large Flamingo Flocks In Coastal Areas
Greater flamingos have once again migrated to Thoothukudi from various parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. This monsoon season, painted storks have arrived in large numbers at White Lotus Pond, Tamil nadu.
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Belly Dancer Arrested In Egypt For "Using Seductive Techniques" In Reels
A belly dancer was detained in Egypt for "using seductive techniques" in her dance videos posted to Instagram. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, an Egypt-born and naturalised Italian, was arrested at Cairo International Airport on June 22.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
