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Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major ...

Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major Mossad Espionage Bust

In a significant intelligence operation, Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national identified as the head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey. Rexhepi, who entered the country on August 25, was detained by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT)... read more »

Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks ...

Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE’s Role in Sud...

Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the UAE’s alleged involvement in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The United Arab Emirates has faced increasing scrutiny for allegedly supporting the Rapid... read more »

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Host...

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Hostage Deal in Israel: A Nation at a C...

This past weekend, Israel has been shaken by some of the largest protests in its history, ignited by the government’s handling of a controversial hostage deal with Hamas. The streets of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other major cities have been flooded with demonstrators, their anger and... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Air...

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for Visa Overstayers

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by visa overstayers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative offering amnesty and discounted airfares. This program is aimed at individuals who have overstayed their visas, providing them with an opportunity to regularize... read more »

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Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory to Stay Vigilant

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in the country, urging them to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols amid escalating tensions in the... read more »

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early Wednesday morning in Tehran, Iran, according to statements from Hamas and Iranian officials. Haniyeh, 62, was killed in an airstrike on... read more »

U.S. Senators say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has Gone ‘Full GangsterR...

US lawmakers accused the kingdom of a litany of misdeeds and criticized its crown prince as going “full gangster.” Senators at Abizaid’s confirmation hearing including... read more »

Now Russia calls for UN meeting on Syria, to supply S-300 missile systems

Russia on Saturday called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council as Moscow said it would consider supplying S-300 missile systems to Syria following U.S.-led... read more »

Saudi coalition downs Yemen rebel missile near Mecca

A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia was shot down late on Thursday, said the Saudi-led coalition fighting in... read more »