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June 5, 2024 11:36 AM

India Makes Grand Impression at INDEX Dubai 2024

The 31st edition of INDEX Dubai, a leading international exhibition for interior design, kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Center. The India Pavilion, a highlight of the event, showcases a diverse range of products from Indian companies specializ...

June 5, 2024 11:35 AM

Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal from Gaza

Hamas cannot agree to any deal unless Israel makes a "clear" commitment to a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, a senior official from the Palestinian militant group said on Tuesday. Qatar, which alongside the United ...

June 5, 2024 11:13 AM

Slovenian Parliament approves recognition of an independent Palestinian state

The Slovenian Parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state with a majority vote on Tuesday (June 4), following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Of the 27 members of the European Union, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, th...

June 4, 2024 3:52 PM

Four more Israeli hostages died in Gaza captivity, Israel’s military says

The Israeli military said another four Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 had died in captivity and that their bodies are being held by the Palestinian Islamist group. The four men were identified as Chaim Peri, 80, Yoram Metzger, 80, Amir...

June 3, 2024 4:30 PM

OPEC+ extends oil output cuts into 2025

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025 as the group seeks to shore up the market amid tepid demand growth, high interest rates and rising rival U.S. production. Brent crude oil prices have been trading near ...

June 3, 2024 11:55 AM

Biden’s Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’ but Israel accepts it, says PM Netanyahu aide

An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war now being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work. ...

June 1, 2024 7:30 PM

Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday there could be no permanent ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas was destroyed, casting doubt on a key part of a truce proposal that U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel itself had made. Biden said...

May 31, 2024 6:13 PM

Israeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over

Israeli forces have ended combat operations in the Jabalia area of north Gaza after destroying more than 10 kilometres of tunnels during days of intense fighting that included over 200 air strikes, the military said on Friday. At the south end of Ga...

May 31, 2024 3:00 PM

Former Iran parliament speaker signs up for presidential vote after Raisi death

Former Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani, a prominent conservative, was among candidates registering on Friday for an early election next month following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, state media reported. Lari...

May 31, 2024 9:14 AM

Sharjah-India Business Forum highlights investment opportunities for Indian firms

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) hosted the "Sharjah-India Business Forum," urging Indian companies to capitalize on Sharjah's investment prospects and dynamic business climate. Held at SCCI's headquarters, the forum showcased Sharjah...

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