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Egyptian airports see 9 per cent rise in passenger traffic in 2024. (Photo: X/ @civil_ministry)

9 per cent increase in passenger traffic at Egyptian airports in 2024

Jan 01, 2025

The passenger traffic at Egyptian airports rose 9 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, the Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported, citing the Ministry of Civil Aviation

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Poland takes the helm of the EU Council presidency for six months. (Photo: WAM)

Poland takes over rotating six-month EU presidency

Jan 01, 2025

Every six months, an EU member state takes the helm of the Council to lead the policy discussions. While 2024 saw Belgium and Hungary preside, Poland and Denmark take charge in 2025.
Mohammed Hamza Alqasim appointed UAE Ministry of Education Undersecretary. (Photo: WAM)

UAE President issues Federal Decree appointing Mohammed Alqasim as Ministry of Education's Undersecretary

Jan 01, 2025
BYC supporters protest against extrajudicial killings in Balochistan. (Photo: X/ @TBPEnglish)

BYC and its supporters staged protest against extrajudicial killings and violence in Balochistan

Jan 01, 2025

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Bangladesh's COAS General Waker-Uz-Zaman with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi (File Photo/@indiannavy)

"Important neighbour, dependent on India in many ways": Bangladesh's Army Chief hails ties with India

Jan 01, 2025

In an interview with Prothomalo, General Waker-Uz-Zaman said that India and Bangladesh have a "give and take relationship"...
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Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival to kick off Monday

Jan 01, 2025

The 21st Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will run from January 6-12, featuring over 70 poets, literary critics, and...
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RAK rings in 2025 with record-breaking New Year's Eve drones, fireworks display

Jan 01, 2025

Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display, setting two new Guinness World Records...
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te (File Image) (Photo Credit: Reuters)

Taiwan's President blames China's actions for blocking cross-strait dialogue

Jan 01, 2025
Visual of plane crash in South Korea (Photo credit: Reuters)

South Korea to send Jeju Air Flight data recorder to US for analysis

Jan 01, 2025
Visuals from Pakistan's Gah village (Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan: Former PM Manmohan Singh's ancestral village mourns his demise, invites his family

Jan 01, 2025
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US Defence Bill includes key measures to address Uyghur repression in China

Jan 01, 2025
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US university launches Taiwan Studies program

Jan 01, 2025
Donald Trump and Melania Trump (Photo/@TeamTrump)

"I have a good feeling about 2025": Elon Musk at Trump's Mar-a-Lago event

Jan 01, 2025
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Pakistan: Two persons and policeman killed, 18 others injured in three blasts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Jan 01, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo/ANI)

'PM Modi's visit to Russia-Ukraine, expanding ties with Middle East, Africa': How India's Foreign Policy progressed in 2024

Jan 01, 2025
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Pakistan: Battagram, Swat residents hit hard by long power cuts

Jan 01, 2025
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Pakistan: 29 injured in aerial firing in Karachi on New Year's night

Jan 01, 2025
Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga signs condolence book in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh (Image Credit: X/@IndianEmbTokyo)

Japan's House of Representatives Speaker signs condolence book in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh

Jan 01, 2025
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Pakistan: Sit-ins continue at six locations of Karachi

Jan 01, 2025