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Modi, Satheesan mourn actor Salim Kumar's death
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan expressed deep sadness as thousands of fans bid farewell to award-winning Malayalam actor and filmmaker Salim Kumar, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 56.
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June 08, 2026
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UAE’s economic resilience sustains Sharjah’s business momentum
The UAE's position among the world’s top 10 goods exporters for the first time, alongside foreign trade exceeding Dhs 6 trillion in 2025 with 15% annual growth, reflects a sustained expansion in the country’s global commercial footprint.
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June 08, 2026
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Court orders manager to repay company over Dhs2.3m
The Criminal Court in Dubai convicted an accounts manager of embezzling over Dhs2.1 million from a shipping and logistics company by seizing collected amounts from clients and refraining from depositing them into the company's accounts.
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June 08, 2026
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Iran's team arrive in Mexico as US visa row rages
Iran’s World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States — which is in open military conflict with Tehran — refused to issue visas for some team support staff.
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June 08, 2026
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Sharjah Charity spent Dhs10.5m in Eid campaign
Sharjah Charity revealed that it spent Dhs10.5 million during its seasonal campaign “Eid Al Adha Campaign”, during which a package of humanitarian projects was implemented with great support and cooperation from philanthropists and benefactors from individuals, entities, and governmental and private departments, in addition to supporting future charitable projects worth Dhs1.9 million.
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June 08, 2026
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Voting ends peacefully for GB election on 24 seats
Voting concluded on Sunday evening in the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,480 registered voters casting their ballots across 24 constituencies, as counting begins.
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June 08, 2026
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China, North Korea eye benefits from leaders' meeting
Chinese president Xi Jinping is set to embark on his first visit to North Korea in nearly seven years, a significant diplomatic engagement that offers leader Kim Jong Un a crucial platform to project an increasingly assertive foreign policy.
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June 08, 2026
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Mansoor attends ABA League finals in Dubai
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the final of the 2023-24 Adriatic Basketball League (ABA) that pitted the Dubai Basketball Club and Partizan from Belgrade at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
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June 08, 2026
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Strengthen protection of peaceful nuke facilities, UAE tells meeting
Abdullah Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, delivered the UAE's statement during the extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which was held in the wake of the treacherous terrorist attacks by drones coming from Iraq and targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
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June 08, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends UoS spring 2026 graduation
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the University’s Spring 2026 bachelor’s degree graduation ceremony on Sunday morning at University City Hall.
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June 08, 2026
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Atkinson strikes as England thrash New Zealand
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord’s continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first Test.
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June 08, 2026
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Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand
In Iseyin, a sleepy town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded spaces under trees, makeshift sheds and narrow alleys double as production hubs for aso-oke, a handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba ethnic group.
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June 08, 2026
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Tamim elected BCB president, vows revival of cricket
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, promising greater transparency, improved facilities and a restoration of Bangladesh cricket’s reputation after a turbulent period for the sport in the country.
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June 08, 2026
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Unfortunately, ‘Masters of the Universe’ doesn’t have the power
“Masters of the Universe” might not know who its audience is. Sure, yes, perhaps “everyone” is the goal.
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June 08, 2026
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UAE denounces Israeli strike on Lebanon’s military vehicle
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of a number of military personnel.
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June 08, 2026
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US should seek compromise with Cuba
Even as the US struggles to conclude its war with Iran, it’s stumbling toward an equally ill-conceived conflict in Cuba. If the White House wants to avoid another strategic morass, it needs to adjust course soon, according to the Tribune News Service.
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June 08, 2026
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Nigerian dies during treatment after Malviya Nagar fire
One more foreign national succumbed to injuries during treatment, taking the toll in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy to 29, the Delhi Police said on Sunday.
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June 08, 2026
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Al Kaabi named as Director General of FANR
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), with the rank of Undersecretary.
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June 08, 2026
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Forward-looking vision makes UAE driving force for economic stability
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, reviewed the Ministry of Finance’s 2025 Annual Report, titled ‘Financial Efficiency and Global Impact’.
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June 08, 2026
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Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in UAE
Novo Nordisk announced the launch of Wegovy pill (semaglutide tablets) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the first country outside the United States to make the Wegovy pill available to people living with obesity.
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June 08, 2026
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Favourites Argentina, Brazil win friendlies days ahead of kick-off
Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories.
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June 08, 2026
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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday.
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June 08, 2026
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Sharjah Police recover lost bag in record time
Sharjah Police, represented by the General Department of Criminal Security and Ports, managed to recover a lost bag belonging to an Arab resident after he had lost it inside a taxi while traveling.
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June 08, 2026
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UAE convoys with 740 tonnes of food arrive in Gaza Strip
Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys, carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks, entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
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June 08, 2026
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Man ordered to pay another Dhs24,600
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Claims Court ordered a man to return Dhs19,600 and a compensation of Dhs5,000 to another, who he deceived into believing he could obtain discounted airline tickets, and through this, seized the victim's money.
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June 08, 2026
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NTA unveils NEET re-exam city slips for 2.3m students
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the city intimation slips for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-examination, allowing lakhs of students to check the details ahead of re-examinations, slated in a fortnight on June 21.
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June 08, 2026
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Hospital performs series of robotic surgeries
Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, part of Emirates Health Services (EHS), has achieved a medical milestone, successfully completing a series of advanced paediatric robotic surgeries - the first of their kind in the UAE.
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June 08, 2026
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To check low approval, Trump needs to end war
The United States has made a major shift in its policy of rejecting direct talks with groups Washington brands “terrorist.”
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June 08, 2026
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Dubai RTA completes 90% of 1,500-metre bridge project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 percent of a project to construct 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour, one of the emirate’s leading modern waterfront and tourism destinations and home to the largest yacht marina in the Middle East.
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June 08, 2026
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‘Digital School’ plan empowers teachers in Seychelles
The Digital School, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched a new phase of its Teacher Preparation Programme in Seychelles, in collaboration with the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme office and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development of the Republic of Seychelles.
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