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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family, has passed away aged 76, drawing condolences from leaders in the UAE and Pakistan. Dubai announced a mourning period in his honour. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief, praising Sheikh Ahmed’s contributions to Dubai and the UAE and offering condolences to his family. Read More…
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Pakistan on Thursday expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the South American country, causing loss of life, injuries and widespread devastation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his condolences to the government and people of Venezuela, particularly the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster. Read More…
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Japan has joined other nations in offering its condolences in the wake of the deadly blast in New Delhi. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in a post on X that she was in “deep sorrow to learn that many precious lives were lost in the explosion”. “On behalf of the government and people of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families,” she said. Read More…
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The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Qatar and its sincere condolences over the death of a member of the country's Internal Security Force after Israel's attack on Doha on Tuesday. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to the family of the killed security official and expressed its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured security personnel. It came as Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the country's solidarity with Qatar, as countries across the Middle… Read More…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed heartfelt condolences over Malaysia’s devastating floods, expressing solidarity with Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian people. Emphasizing close brotherly ties, Shehbaz assured Pakistan’s support in this crisis. He urged global collective action to combat climate change’s growing impacts, which continue to challenge nations worldwide. Read More…
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Israel "must make a deal now" as the bodies of six hostages were recovered from Gaza. Writing on X, Mr Lapid sent his condolences to the families of the six men, who were abducted from southern Israel on October 7. "The days pass and we lose more and more hostages. We have to make a deal. We must. Now," he added. Around 105 people remain hostage in Gaza, according to Israeli estimates. Read More…
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The US was "shocked by the brazen Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv" earlier on Friday, its ambassador to Israel Jack Lew said. "We offer our condolences to the family members of the individual who passed away," Mr Lew said on social media site X. "We are thankful our US Embassy Branch Office personnel are all safe," he added. Read More…
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The United States said Monday that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences despite saying he had “blood on his hands.” The State Department said Iran, which has had no diplomatic relations with Washington since the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution, reached out afer Raisi’s aging chopper crashed in foggy weather Sunday. “We were asked by the Iranian government for assistance,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. Read More…
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Tehran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen have expressed their condolences at the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi. The groups are part of the Axis of Resistance, an anti-western political and military coalition led by Tehran. “Our deepest condolences to the Iranian people, the Iranian leadership, and the families of President Raisi and the accompanying delegation on their reported martyrdom,” said Houthi leader Muhammad Ali Al Houthi on X. Read More…
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Hamas expressed its condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian who were killed in a helicopter crash in north-east Iran's East Azerbaijan province on Sunday. “These leaders supported the legitimate struggle of our people against the Zionist entity, provided valued support to the Palestinian resistance, and made tireless efforts in solidarity and support in all forums and fields for our people in the steadfast Gaza Strip during the Battle of Al Aqsa Flood,” Hamas said. Read More…
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