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US urged to “reconsider and reverse” decision not to grant UN visas to the Palestinians

The Ministerial Committee formed by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza on Saturday urged the U.S. administration to “reconsider and reverse” its decision not to grant visas to the…

Syria will return as one of the most desirable tourist destinations for Saudis

Saudi executives attending the ongoing Damascus International Fair have said they see opportunities in trade, industry, and tourism as Syria works to recover from years of conflict. The 62nd edition…

Extension of UN peacekeeping mission’s mandate in Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), calling it a result of broad international consensus to support stability…

Türkiye unveils homegrown maritime and underwater technologies

Türkiye unveiled its homegrown maritime and underwater technologies with the launch of a maritime fair in Istanbul. At the opening ceremony of the fair, Teknofest Blue Homeland, Turkish President Recep…

Pakistan floods kill 33

At 33 people were killed and over two million were affected as torrential rain triggered severe floods in parts of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province since the start of the week,…

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia called for Spain

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has called Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia into his squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifying matches away to Bulgaria and Türkiye. 28-year-old Garcia…

Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga

Real Madrid moved to the top of La Liga on Saturday night with a 2-1 win at home to Mallorca. Despite an early setback with Vedat Muriqi’s goal for Mallorca…

Berri rejects U.S.-backed proposal to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Sunday rejected a U.S.-backed proposal to disarm Hezbollah, saying Lebanon would not give up its weapons “under threats or by violating the constitution.” In…

Israeli army intensifies air and ground attacks on Gaza City

The Israeli army intensified its air and ground attacks on Gaza City on Sunday, aiming to force residents to flee to the central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip,…

Four Arrested in North Cyprus Police Operation, Firearm Seized

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE -Turkish Cypriot police arrested four individuals and seized a handgun and ammunition during a targeted operation in north Nicosia, authorities said last night. The arrests were part of…

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