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'Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans' initiative raises AED3.3bn during Ramadan; launches AED1 bn 'Mother of the Nation City' project

Mar 21, 2026

Among the generous contributions received by the initiative is the Mother of the Nation City project worth AED1 billion, launched through a collaboration between Awqaf Abu Dhabi and Eagle Hills. The project comes in recognition of the great care and attention given by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the "Mother of the Nation," Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), as the beating heart of giving and generosity in UAE society, with its returns dedicated to supporting the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans.

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Pakistan Railways cuts passenger relief as new policy slashes concessions

Mar 21, 2026

Pakistan Railways has implemented a controversial overhaul of its concession policy, a decision that is set to impact thousands of passengers nationwide. The revised measures significantly restrict fare discounts and withdraw several long-standing benefits, raising concerns over increasing travel costs. The changes are being justified by authorities as part of efforts to regulate and streamline concession usage, as reported by Samaa TV.
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Iran's president calls for formation of 'Islamic Assembly of the Middle East', says don't seek conflict with neighbours

Mar 21, 2026
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Iran warns US against misadventures; vows "great surprise" for Trump in case of ground aggression

Mar 21, 2026

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'US-Sri Lanka partnership helping advance secure, transparent trade', says Special Envoy Sergio Gor

Mar 21, 2026

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Pakistan faces criticism as case against journalist sparks press freedom concerns

Mar 21, 2026

In a development that has intensified concerns over media suppression in Pakistan, the Karachi Press Club (KPC) has...
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Sources say Trump administration strategising ways to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles: Report

Mar 21, 2026

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Japan's Shiga prefecture envisages hydrogen project can contribute to Indian society

Mar 21, 2026
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Korea coordinates with Iran to normalise shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Mar 21, 2026
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Trump considers "winding down" in Iran; US Department of War says "thousands" of targets hit during Op Epic Fury

Mar 21, 2026
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Iran says no floating crude or surplus available, after US eases sanction on Iran crude loaded on vessels as of March 19

Mar 21, 2026
People offering prayers in Nepal on Eid (Photo/ ANI)

Hundreds gather in Nepal to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, offering mass Namaz

Mar 21, 2026
An Iranian asset prior to being bombed by the US (Photo/CENTCOM)

Iran warns UAE against allowing its soil to be used for aggression against Iran

Mar 21, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (Photo/Reuters)

Iran expresses readiness to help Japanese vessels pass Strait of Hormuz

Mar 21, 2026
Foad Izadi, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran (Photo/ANI)

"Unnecessary war, Iran not a threat to US": Iranian professor on West Asia conflict

Mar 21, 2026
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US Treasury eases oil sanctions on Iran till April 19; temporarily permits sale of Iranian crude and refined products into US

Mar 21, 2026
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Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels around territory

Mar 21, 2026
IRGC launches 70th wave of Operation True Promise 4 (Photo/IRGC Media cell)

IRGC says 70th wave of counter attacks launched, 5 US Military installations targeted

Mar 21, 2026
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Iran fires two ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia as Trump eyes exit, failed attempt signals Tehran's strike range may have extended

Mar 21, 2026