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Saudi Arabia approves digital ID for foreign property ownership
The Siasat Daily
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August 16, 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved the use of a digital identity (ID) to enable non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own property in the Kingdom. According to the official Umm Al-Qura gazette, the General Authority for Real Estate,...
Israel's illegal settlement plan in occupied West Bank would 'further entrench' occupation: UN
Yeni Safak
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August 15, 2025
The UN on Thursday warned that Israel's approval of a new illegal settlement project aimed at dividing the occupied West Bank would deepen the occupation and eliminate the possibility of a two-state solution. "Our position on settlements is clear....
France Criticizes Israel’s Demolition of School
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France on Friday strongly criticized Israel for destroying a school that was being built in the northern area of the occupied West Bank, urging that those responsible be held to account. "France strongly condemns the destruction by...
Two Palestinians Wounded By Settler Gunfire In Occupied West Bank
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Two Palestinians were wounded on Friday after being shot by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to local sources. The incident occurred in the town of al-Mazra'a al-Sharqiya, east of Ramallah, and in the...
Israeli minister goads former Palestinian leader in prison
The Times
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Israel’s far-right national security minister has drawn criticism after he was filmed visiting a prominent Palestinian militant in prison and threatening to “wipe out” anyone who attacked Israelis. The video, posted by Itimar Ben-Gvir on X, showed...
Egypt urges European efforts to facilitate Gaza ceasefire
Xinhua News Agency
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CAIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Friday with Dubravka Suica, EU commissioner for the Mediterranean, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot on the Palestinian issue,...
Foreign non-residents can now own property in Saudi Arabia using digital ID
ARY News
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August 16, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved use of a digital ID for non-resident foreigners to own property in the country. The General Real Estate Authority will coordinate with the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence...
Microsoft launches second probe into Israeli military use of Azure
Al Mayadeen
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August 16, 2025
Microsoft has launched an urgent inquiry after reports that Israeli Unit 8200 used Azure to store intercepted Palestinian calls, raising surveillance concerns. Microsoft has opened an “urgent” external inquiry into allegations that the Israeli...
France denounces Israel for destruction of school under construction in Palestine
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France has condemned Israel for tearing down a school that was under construction in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The project was being built with support from the French Development Agency in partnership with the European...
Israeli settlers attack areas in West Bank, causing injuries: sources
Xinhua News Agency
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RAMALLAH, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Israeli settlers attacked several areas in the West Bank on Friday, causing injuries and damage, according to Palestinian sources and local residents. In the east of Ramallah, two young men were injured by live...
Israel strikes Hezbollah, warns Lebanon it’s responsible for reining in terror group
The Times of Israel
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August 15, 2025
Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck a Hezbollah facility and a tunnel belonging to the terror group near the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Friday, the IDF said, with Defense Minister Israel Katz warning Beirut that it was responsible...
Pakistan rejects creation of so-called Greater Israel
The Nation
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August 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD/UNITED NATIONS - Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned and rejected recent statements made by the Israeli Occupying power, alluding to the creation of so-called “Greater Israel,” and its designs aimed at the forcible displacement of...
Tamil Thalaivas bank on new coach Sanjeev Baliyan, star raiders for PKL Season 12 revival
Telengana Today
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August 16, 2025
After back-to-back league-stage exits, Tamil Thalaivas have rebuilt for PKL Season 12 with coach Sanjeev Baliyan and star raiders Arjun Deshwal and Pawan Sehrawat. Strong in attack but with defensive cover concerns, the team eyes its maiden title....
How Chinese investors quietly transformed Athens – one visa at a time
South China Morning Post
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August 16, 2025
China has changed the Greek capital in both visible and less obvious ways. On the one hand, authentic Chinese restaurants – from spicy hotpot to Cantonese cha chaan teng – have sprung up in central Athens, where many patrons speak the northeastern...
Egypt’s Badawi outlines strategic plan to boost output and address key challenges
African Mining Market
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August 15, 2025
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met on Friday with leaders of the petroleum and mining sectors to review progress and chart priorities for the coming period. Badawi said the ministry has put in place a comprehensive...
31 Arab, Islamic states condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ vision, expansionist policies
Yeni Safak
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August 16, 2025
The foreign ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with the secretaries-general of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), on Friday strongly condemned Israeli Prime...
Türkiye updates transit visa fees for Pakistani travellers
ARY News
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August 15, 2025
LAHORE: Türkiye has made changes in transit visa fee for Pakistanis, and updated rates for both single and double transit categories. The changes are part of continues efforts of Türkiye to simplify travel processes for international passengers...
Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut West Bank in two
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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August 14, 2025
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank -- Israel's far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious new settlement construction in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is going ahead -- a project that Palestinians and rights groups worry will scuttle plans...
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
Al Jazeera
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August 16, 2025
South African Army Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya is facing backlash in his home country following the release of alleged comments he made during an official visit to Iran, which analysts say could further complicate the already turbulent...
Israeli settlers injure Palestinians in West Bank attacks
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Israeli soldiers seen in the town of Qalqilya, which is frequently attacked by the Israeli army [Getty] The occupied West Bank saw a wave of Israeli settler attacks on Friday, resulting in a number of injuries among Palestinians and the burning of...