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May 17, 2025
New York [USA], May 17: Asked to comment on the program, which rewards US citizenship , the US Department of Homeland Security said the idea had not yet been approved or rejected, and each proposal goes through a rigorous review process before a final decision is made, AFP reported on May 17.
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Israel blasts UN aid chief
Jerusalem [Israel], May 17: Israel on Friday blasted the United Nations aid chief for asking the U.N. Security Council if it would act to "prevent...
Bird flu in top chicken exporter triggers trade bans
Brasilia [Brazil], May 17: Brazil, the world's largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm on Friday, triggering a...
Fear and anger in France's crypto community after spate of kidnappings
Paris [France], May 17: After watching frightening images of a prominent French crypto boss' daughter being attacked on a Paris street during a botched kidnapping,...
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], May 17: Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed more than 250 people since Thursday morning, local health authorities said on Friday, one of...
US aid cuts leave food mouldering in storage
Washington [US], may 17: Food rations that could supply 3.5 million people for a month are mouldering in warehouses around the world because of U.S....
Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], may 17: Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their...
93 Palestinians martyred in Israeli shelling of Gaza
Gaza [Palestine], May 17: Ninety-three Palestinians were martyred Friday in Israeli shelling of various areas across the Gaza Strip.
8th Historic Dalma Race Festival features rich cultural legacy
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17: The 8th Historic Dalma Race Festival got underway today on Dalma Island, located in the Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.
Al Ain Zoo celebrates Endangered Species Day by showcasing 57 Years of conservation success
Al Ain [UAE], May 17: In celebration of Endangered Species Day, observed annually on May 16, Al Ain Zoo is shining a spotlight on its...
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi celebrates International Museum Day
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17: This International Museum Day on Sunday 18 May, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi is the ultimate destination for culture lovers.
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