Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tweeted, “On the phone today, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and I spoke about the current situation in Israel. We expressed our deep concern and discussed the need to protect civilian life. We also spoke about India and the importance of upholding – and respecting – the rule of law.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi for an official visit. Mr Modi met with President Sheikh Mohamed for wide-ranging talks on bilateral relations. I had the pleasure of welcoming Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi to Abu Dhabi today. We discussed the ongoing progress of our bilateral ties, our shared interest in promoting sustainable global growth, and ways to further …
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Major Israeli military raid left at least 10 Palestinians dead and forced thousands to flee their homes as UN reports that first responders have been prevented from reaching those who are critically injured. Thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes following a deadly military operation by Israel targeting the occupied city of Jenin in what is Israel’s biggest military operation …
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More than 2 million pilgrims performing Hajj this year ascended Mount Arafat the climax of a record-breaking pilgrimage returning to full capacity for the first time since the global pandemic. The ritual is the high point of the annual pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, and a once-in-a-lifetime journey for those who are physically fit and financially able. …
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Main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from sitting as an MP after being sentenced to two years in prison in a defamation case. Mr Gandhi, 52, a Member of Parliament for nearly two decades, was disqualified a day after a court in the western state of Gujarat convicted him in a defamation case and sentenced him to two years …
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World Cup in extraordinary style at Lusail Stadium Sunday, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Earlier, Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw. It was an incredible night of drama and fluctuating fortunes, delivering one of the all-time great finals to cap a wonderful tournament. Qatar Amir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino handed over the gold medals to …
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Buckingham Palace issued the first statement by King Charles as monarch, in which he spoke about the death of his mother. He said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved …
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Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims are enjoying the moments at Masjid Al Haram since the barriers were removed around the Ka’abah. Pilgrims flock near to the Ka’bah, as the barriers that stood throughout the pandemic have now been removed. Pilgrims enter the Mataaf to touch the Ka’abah once again after a duration of over 2 years where the Ka’abah was surrounded by …
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Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims raise their hands to heaven and offer prayers of repentance on the sacred hill of Mount Arafat as part of the annual Hajj. Pilgrims continue to make their way to the plains of Arafat to engage in worship and await the Hajj Khutbah (sermon) to be delivered from Masjid Namirah.
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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal got married in the presence of close family and friends. Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif shared images from their wedding. “Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all your love and blessings as we begin this new journey together,” the actors both posted on …
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