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Gaza Death Count Crosses 70,000; Over 350 Dead Since Ceasefire
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza on Saturday said more than 70,000 people have been killed since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted more than two years ago.
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"Expect A War Later?" What Hezbollah Said On Commander's Killing By Israel
The head of Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Friday it retained the right to respond to Israel's killing days ago of its top military commander and left open the possibility of a new conflict with Israel.
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UAE Halts Visas For Pakistanis Amid Rising Cases Of Begging And Crime
The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens over concerns that they were "getting involved in criminal activities" after reaching the UAE.
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Pope Leo XIV Visits Turkey On First Foreign Trip Of His Papacy
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on his first foreign trip, fulfilling Pope Francis' plans to mark an important Christian anniversary, bring a message of peace to the region at a crucial time to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions.
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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Wellness Travel In 2026: 7 Trends That Will Shape Your Next Journey
From AI-powered health insights to ancient rituals, here are the wellness trends shaping journeys in 2026.
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"Full Confidence In Security": Israel After Netanyahu's India Visit Deferred
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has clarified that they are working to 'coordinate a new visit date' to India amid reports of his visit being postponed due to security concerns.
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Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms
Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.
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2027 Solar Eclipse To Bring Longest Darkness Of The Century
A rare total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will plunge parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East into darkness for up to 6 minutes.
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"It Felt Like A Sudden Bomb": Eyewitness On Ethiopian Volcanic Eruption
A long-dormant volcano erupted in Ethiopia's north-eastern region for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of ash and smoke up to 9 miles (14 km) into the sky and across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman.
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Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Ash Enters Delhi Amid Toxic Air
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted in the Afar region of Ethiopia, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky.
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Israeli PM Cancels India Visit Over "Security Concerns" After Delhi Blast: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again postponed his visit to India, scheduled for later this year, to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Saudi Arabia Residents Report Alcohol Ban Eased For Select Foreigners
Diplomats and premium visa-holders in Saudi Arabia told AFP that the conservative kingdom has quietly eased restrictions on purchasing alcohol for select foreign residents.
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"Isolated Occurrence": Tejas Jet-Maker HAL On Dubai Air Show Crash As Shares Tumble
An HAL-manufactured Tejas plane crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the lone pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, on Friday.
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"Shocking Move To Continue": US Pilot Quits Dubai Air Show After Tejas Crash
A US Air Force (USAF) captain has criticised the organisers of Dubai Air Show 2025 for continuing with the scheduled performances despite the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force fighter jet, the Tejas, in which Wing Commander Namansh Syal was killed.
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Gaza Death Count Crosses 70,000; Over 350 Dead Since Ceasefire
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza on Saturday said more than 70,000 people have been killed since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted more than two years ago.
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"Expect A War Later?" What Hezbollah Said On Commander's Killing By Israel
The head of Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Friday it retained the right to respond to Israel's killing days ago of its top military commander and left open the possibility of a new conflict with Israel.
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UAE Halts Visas For Pakistanis Amid Rising Cases Of Begging And Crime
The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens over concerns that they were "getting involved in criminal activities" after reaching the UAE.
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Pope Leo XIV Visits Turkey On First Foreign Trip Of His Papacy
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on his first foreign trip, fulfilling Pope Francis' plans to mark an important Christian anniversary, bring a message of peace to the region at a crucial time to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions.
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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Wellness Travel In 2026: 7 Trends That Will Shape Your Next Journey
From AI-powered health insights to ancient rituals, here are the wellness trends shaping journeys in 2026.
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"Full Confidence In Security": Israel After Netanyahu's India Visit Deferred
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has clarified that they are working to 'coordinate a new visit date' to India amid reports of his visit being postponed due to security concerns.
-
Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms
Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.
-
2027 Solar Eclipse To Bring Longest Darkness Of The Century
A rare total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will plunge parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East into darkness for up to 6 minutes.
-
"It Felt Like A Sudden Bomb": Eyewitness On Ethiopian Volcanic Eruption
A long-dormant volcano erupted in Ethiopia's north-eastern region for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of ash and smoke up to 9 miles (14 km) into the sky and across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman.
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Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Ash Enters Delhi Amid Toxic Air
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted in the Afar region of Ethiopia, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky.
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Israeli PM Cancels India Visit Over "Security Concerns" After Delhi Blast: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again postponed his visit to India, scheduled for later this year, to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Saudi Arabia Residents Report Alcohol Ban Eased For Select Foreigners
Diplomats and premium visa-holders in Saudi Arabia told AFP that the conservative kingdom has quietly eased restrictions on purchasing alcohol for select foreign residents.
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"Isolated Occurrence": Tejas Jet-Maker HAL On Dubai Air Show Crash As Shares Tumble
An HAL-manufactured Tejas plane crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the lone pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, on Friday.
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"Shocking Move To Continue": US Pilot Quits Dubai Air Show After Tejas Crash
A US Air Force (USAF) captain has criticised the organisers of Dubai Air Show 2025 for continuing with the scheduled performances despite the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force fighter jet, the Tejas, in which Wing Commander Namansh Syal was killed.
