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Jordan on Wednesday renewed a call for international investigation into the massacre committed by Israeli occupation forces against civilians in the Gaza Strip last week, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Full Story »
Israel’s defense minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Thursday he would seek approval next week for the fast-track construction of some 2,500 new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Full Story »
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, telephoned on Wednesday French President Emmanuel Macron. Full Story »
Jordan's King Abdullah on Wednesday discussed with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi the developments in the Palestinian issue and economic cooperation, a Royal Court statement said. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) announced that new riyal coins will replace one riyal notes starting from Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
THE LOOP
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The purple sugary drink, Vimto, made its usual bounce in Middle Eastern markets in the holy month of Ramadan, becaming the official beverage on Iftar table for many families, especially in the Gulf.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Ramadan series 'Laanet Karma' (Karma's Curse) which has Haifa Wehbe in the lead role was accused of stealing Karma's look and the series' storyline story from the Spanish Series ' La Casa De Papel' (The House of Paper)
SPORTS
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The former Barcelona and Spain star is set to extend his playing career beyond the age of 40 after agreeing fresh terms with the Qataris
