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Iran conflict to reshape global energy investment plans: IEA
The far-reaching effects of the conflict in the Middle East are prompting countries and companies to rethink energy investment strategies in response to heightened concerns over energy security and the reliability of trade flows, according to a new IEA report.
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May 29, 2026
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Residents collect 35 bags of trash in 5-hr RAK mountain cleanup
More than 60 UAE residents, all geared up, trekked through the rugged Shawka Pools mountains trail before sunrise, not to hike, but to remove waste from the 10km trail ahead of the summer season.
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May 29, 2026
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Israeli strike hits south of Beirut as Lebanon says raids kill 14
Israel’s military said it launched an airstrike in the Beirut area on Thursday as a Lebanese military source said an apartment was hit south of the capital, the second such raid since an April ceasefire announcement.
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May 29, 2026
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BlackRock: 3 US tech IPOs could drain $200B from market
The war has intensified the need for energy security.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Shoebox’ flat reform leaves low income HK residents in limbo
Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction.
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May 29, 2026
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Philippine senator and other officials charged over flood control scandal
Plunder and corruption cases have been filed against a Philippine senator and other former high officials in connection with the flood control infrastructure projects rocking the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government.
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May 29, 2026
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Global temperatures likely to stay at record levels until 2030: UN body
Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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Former Yemen president Hadi dies in Saudi Arabia: Source
Former Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi has died in Saudi Arabia, a source in the Yemeni presidency told AFP on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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New app to verify photos, videos as deepfake threat grows
An Emirati cybersecurity researcher has developed an AI-powered platform that detects deepfakes in images, videos and audio, with the aim of curbing the rapid spread of fabricated content across social media.
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May 29, 2026
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Temu fined $232m for breaching EU rules on illegal product sale
Chinese online retailer Temu has been fined €200 million ($232 million) for not doing enough to stop the sale of illegal products, European Union tech regulators said on Thursday, following the first part of a wide investigation.
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May 29, 2026
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Central banks must maintain independence: ECB's Lagarde
Monetary institutions worldwide need to maintain their independence, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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Neymar out of Brazil friendlies, set to miss World Cup opener
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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Arsenal one win from history as PSG stand in their way
Arsenal’s long road back to Europe’s top table reaches its defining night on Saturday as they face Paris St Germain in the Champions League final, chasing a first crown that would seal the renaissance engineered by Mikel Arteta.
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May 29, 2026
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President’s moments with young nephew captures hearts
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s son appeared in a video that captured a heartfelt moment when the boy offered his uncle, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a gift he crafted by himself.
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May 29, 2026
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Eva Longoria says she has never watched Desperate Housewives
Actress Eva Longoria has revealed that despite starring in the hit television series Desperate Housewives for eight seasons, she has never watched the show.
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May 29, 2026
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AI chip workers demanding more as profits skyrocket
Runaway profits and sky-high valuations for microchip companies have fuelled worker demands over pay packages in South Korea, raising the question: who profits from the artificial intelligence boom?
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May 29, 2026
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US natural gas futures jump 6% to 11-week high
US natural gas futures jumped about 6 per cent to an 11-week high on Thursday on a smaller-than-usual weekly storage build, which followed forecasts for more demand over the next two weeks than previously expected.
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May 29, 2026
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Mind your clicks, warns cybersecurity expert
A single click on the wrong link can pull a user into a far wider attack, a cybersecurity expert has warned.
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May 29, 2026
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This muscle is the unsung hero of longevity
Building your butt muscles will help you stay injury free and independent in midlife and beyond
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May 29, 2026
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Global inflation to stay high amid oil-driven shocks
World consumer inflation is now seen at 4 per cent this year and 3.3 per cent in 2027: Oxford Economics
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May 29, 2026
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UK risks ‘lost generation’ as youth unemployment rises: Report
Britain risks creating a “lost generation” as the number of young people out of work, education and training nears one million and is set to keep rising, a government-commissioned review said on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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'Trump' buffalo in Bangladesh spared sacrifice, sent to zoo
A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
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May 29, 2026
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Decline in fall-related accidents in 2025 in Fujairah amid awareness campaigns
Fall-related accidents in Fujairah dropped significantly last year, with authorities in the emirate recording only 14 such incidents in 2025 compared to 37 cases in 2024 — a decline of nearly 62.2 per cent following intensified safety and prevention efforts.
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May 29, 2026
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Dubai property demand stays strong, rents stabilise
Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more mature phase of growth, with strong underlying demand balanced by early signs of stabilisation in rents and increased supply across segments.
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May 29, 2026
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Can AI detect speech delays in children? Start-up says yes
Every time Hamdan Al-Ali spoke about his startup Chatty Check, the same thing happened. Parents waited, then approached him quietly. Some knew their child had a language disorder. Others were unsure but concerned. Nearly all asked the same question: Can this be caught earlier?
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May 29, 2026
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Ministry measures make Eid special for workers in UAE
The MoHRE organises Eid Al Adha festivities at 30 locations as part of its strategy to enhance the wellbeing and social inclusion of workers in the country.
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May 29, 2026
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigns, Congress backs Shivakumar to take over
Siddaramaiah resigned as chief minister of the southern Indian state of Karnataka on Thursday afternoon, submitting his papers to the governor's office.
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May 29, 2026
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India turns to Latin American and African oil after Hormuz disruption
Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show.
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May 29, 2026
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Blaze in school dorm in Kenya kills 16 girls
A fire in a girls’ dormitory in Kenya on Thursday killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 in the latest deadly blaze to hit a school in the east African country.
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May 29, 2026
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Robert Pattinson goes dark in Primetime trailer
The trailer for Robert Pattinson’s starrer Primetime has been unveiled, chronicling the origins of Chris Hansen’s To Catch a Predator.
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