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Modi, Trump discuss global issues briefly at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of a G7 Summit outreach session in France's Evian on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2026
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UAE busts drug trafficking plot, suspects held
Under the follow-up of the Federal Narcotics Prosecution, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters and the competent police authorities, has thwarted a criminal plan to promote narcotic substances inside the UAE.
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June 17, 2026
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Algeria bank on local fans for support in Kansas
Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to focus on the present despite the occasion.
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June 17, 2026
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Haaland primed for big impact: Norway coach; Arnold tells Iraq to shock world
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a “very big impact” as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 98 years.
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June 17, 2026
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11th Emirati Media Forum to convene on 22 June
Under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the 11th edition of the Emirati Media Forum will be held on 22 June at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai.
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June 17, 2026
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Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist
Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died on Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered by jazz great Duke Ellington, becoming highly influential with a distinct musical style and touring the world into his nineties.
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June 17, 2026
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Climate change-hit glaciers affect potable water
New research shows glaciers are also active chemical systems and climate warming may be altering not just how much water they release, but also its quality, says a Mongabay-India (MI) report.
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June 17, 2026
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All eyes on Messi as Argentina kick off defence
Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of things, but especially when the subject turns to another Lionel - a much more famous one, arguably the most famous athlete in the world, and one the Argentina coach gets to see on a daily basis.
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June 17, 2026
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Initiative to build specialised dialysis unit
Mohammed Obaidullah’s initiative to build a specialised dialysis unit within the Obaidullah Hospital campus played a key role in serving, treating, and alleviating the suffering of kidney patients and supporting the health sector.
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June 17, 2026
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Saudi sports minister vows affordable and safe WC in 2034
Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister says the kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year's finals in North America where costs have been a concern.
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June 17, 2026
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Afghan-linked attacks killed thousands in Pak: Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that thousands of Pakistani soldiers and civilians have been martyred since 2022 in terrorism incidents linked to militant activity originating from Afghan soil.
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June 17, 2026
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Saudi coach laments lack of time post draw
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he had not been in charge long enough to ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an experienced Uruguay side after their 1-1 draw with the South Americans at the World Cup on Monday.
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June 17, 2026
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SEC approves measures to support economic activities
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council's regular meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler's Office, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.
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June 17, 2026
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Kerala women hail free bus travel scheme as ridership surges
Kerala's ambitious Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender persons got off to a dramatic start on Monday, triggering a sharp rise in ridership on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and sparking widespread discussion about its social and economic impact.
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June 17, 2026
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Dancing diva Nora Fatehi attends her first game of the FIFA World Cup
Bollywood's dancing diva Nora Fatehi attended her first game of the FIFA World Cup and was seen supporting her home country, Morocco, with full pride.
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June 17, 2026
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Rare veterinary clinic still open in war-battered Gaza
Pet owners in war-battered Gaza are struggling to feed their animals and protect them from disease as a small number of veterinary clinics contend with severe shortages of medicines, vaccines and other supplies.
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June 17, 2026
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Performance shows NZ belong to tourney, says coach Bazeley
New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley praised his players for a battling performance in a 2-2 draw with Iran on Monday despite coming tantalisingly close to a first-ever World Cup win, saying they showed the kind of quality needed to clear that hurdle.
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June 17, 2026
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Resilience now a defining test of startup investability, say experts
In a tighter market, the startups most likely to preserve investor confidence are not always those growing fastest, but those governed best.
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June 17, 2026
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The enemy of my enemy is a billionaire. Get over it
As soon as enough votes were counted to officially knock Tom Steyer out of the California governor's race, the anti-billionaire schadenfreude kicked in.
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June 17, 2026
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Mohanlal joins Kerala's anti-drug drive as 'warrior'
Superstar Mohanlal has officially joined Operation Toofan, Kerala’s initiative to combat substance abuse in the state.
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June 17, 2026
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Oil drops below $80, stocks gain on US-Iran peace deal optimism
Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies even though traders are eyeing the risk of Iranian “service fees” on ships transiting the strait.
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June 17, 2026
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UAE Space Agency, NYU Abu Dhabi sign deal
The UAE Space Agency and New York University Abu Dhabi signed a sponsorship agreement to support the research project: Studies of the Martian Atmosphere and Surface with the Emirates Mars Mission.
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June 17, 2026
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Writer Qamar’s remarks on acid attacks spark anger
Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member of the Punjab Assembly and Women Protection Authority Chairperson Hina Parvez Butt has criticised remarks made by famous but controversial writer Khalilur Rehman Qamar during a television discussion on acid violence, describing his comments as insensitive and harmful to efforts aimed at addressing violence against women.
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June 17, 2026
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Egypt not to make up the numbers, says boss Hassan
Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their potential and quality players in Monday's 1-1 draw with Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan said, after they came agonisingly close to their dream of a first win in the showpiece event.
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June 17, 2026
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Upbeat India eye series win vs Afghanistan
India will look to wrap up the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan when the teams meet in the second match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.
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June 17, 2026
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Starmer stands by his defence programme
Sir Keir Starmer is unmoved by the resignation of his defence secretary and his parliamentary under-secretary for the armed forces.
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June 17, 2026
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Sheikh Sultan announces new direct road links with Dubai
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of Dh750 million.
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June 17, 2026
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Ministry reports over Dhs46b in distributed tax revenues
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that total revenues collected from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax and distributed to the federal and local governments exceeded Dhs46 billion in 2025, up from approximately Dhs41 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15%.
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June 17, 2026
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Jordan feeling pride, not pressure, over debut
Jordan are feeling pride not pressure ahead of their World Cup debut against Austria and will fight to prove their worth in what will be a new chapter in the country’s soccer history, captain Ehsan Haddad said on Monday.
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June 17, 2026
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Saudi company opens its corporate office in Dubai
A Jeddah-based Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company has inaugurated its corporate office in Dubai to celebrate the 20-years as a leading multinational conglomerate operating across five business divisions including GCC and India.
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