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Remittances to cross $41b as economy grows 3.7%: Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Thursday that the size of Pakistan's economy has risen above $452 billion, with per capita income increasing 9% to $1,901, as he unveiled the annual Economic Survey a day before unfolding of the federal budget.
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June 12, 2026
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Kerala on Nipah alert after suspected case
Kerala’s public health machinery has swung into action once again after a fresh case of Nipah virus infection was detected in Kozhikode district, prompting heightened surveillance, strict hospital restrictions and an extensive contact-tracing operation as authorities work to prevent a wider outbreak.
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June 12, 2026
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UAE's Abdullah selected as FIFA referee instructor for World Cup
Former UAE international referee Mohammed Abdullah will continue his presence on football’s biggest stage after being selected as an instructor for referees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his third consecutive World Cup involvement and reinforcing the global confidence in Emirati officiating.
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June 12, 2026
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UAE-Papua New Guinea visa exemption deal executed
The mutual visa exemption agreement between the UAE and Papua New Guinea has officially put into force, a step which enhances the freedom of movement for citizens between the two countries and supports the advanced global standing of the Emirati passport.
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June 12, 2026
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Pakistan set to present Rs17.1 trillion budget today
Pakistan's government will propose a budget on Friday that hits the middle class and registered businesses as it seeks to raise revenue and cut spending while shielding the nation’s poorest.
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June 12, 2026
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Dubai Police join European Barnahus Network
Coinciding with the Year of the Family, Dubai Police have achieved a new milestone in child protection, with their Child and Woman Protection Department at the General Department of Human Rights securing membership in the European Barnahus Network.
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June 12, 2026
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Isn't it time to declutter your surroundings?
We’re all guilty of accumulating clutter.
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June 12, 2026
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Trump’s Medicaid cuts add to the woes of people — and agencies
When Congress passed sweeping Medicaid cuts as part of President Donald Trump's signature tax bill last year, the headline numbers were grim: Some 75 million people were expected to lose coverage due to changes to the public health insurance programme.
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June 12, 2026
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ADSC bag top honours as UAE Games concludes with record participation
The second edition of the UAE Games 2026 concluded on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi following several days of sports competitions and community activities that reflected the values of inclusion and empowerment.
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June 12, 2026
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Vijay urges Centre to release funds for education
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday urged the Union government to release the pending Rs 3,984 crore education funds due to the state without linking them to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and its three-language formula.
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June 12, 2026
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Court rejects Dhs99m lawsuit over plaintiff’s false claims
The Commercial Court in Dubai rejected a lawsuit filed by a Gulf national demanding Dhs79.5 million in profits and returning tens of millions of dirhams from company and institutional funds, in addition to Dhs20 million in compensation, after his partnership and ownership were proved to be fictitious.
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June 12, 2026
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President orders urgent relief aid to Syrians hit by Euphrates floods
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has provided urgent relief assistance to those affected by recent flooding of the Euphrates River in Syria.
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June 12, 2026
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IAEA chief praises UAE nuclear safety and incident resilience
The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) held its meeting, during which members reviewed key regulatory developments and strategic priorities supporting the continued advancement of the UAE's nuclear and radiation regulatory framework.
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June 12, 2026
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DREAMS, PASSION AND PROWESS TAKE THE FIELD
Co-hosts Mexico will raise the curtain on the biggest-ever World Cup when the first match of the 104-game extravaganza kicks off with their Group A meeting against South Africa
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June 11, 2026
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Global equities index down after data, oil rises after Iran-US strikes
The MSCI's global equities index pared earlier losses on Wednesday after economic data showed US inflation was high but in line with expectations and oil prices rose as Iran and the United States exchanged strikes.
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June 11, 2026
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India flyover school offers lifeline to street children
Beneath a busy flyover in India's financial capital Mumbai, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school serving some of the city’s most marginalised children.
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June 11, 2026
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Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Foundation signs agreement
The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSGF) has announced a strategic partnership with Unicef to launch a pioneering project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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June 11, 2026
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Bae doubtful for South Korea as WC opener with Czech Republic looms large
The 22-year-old Stoke City playmaker missed his nation’s 1-0 victory over El Salvador on Thursday and has trained on his own in an increasingly unlikely bid to be ready for South Korea's opening Group A clash against Miroslav Koubek’s side
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June 11, 2026
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Thumbay breaks ground on landmark research centre
Thumbay Group on Wednesday marked a major milestone in its commitment to advancing medical research and innovation with the groundbreaking of the Thumbay International Research Centre, a purpose-built, six-storey research facility in Al Jurf, Ajman.
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June 11, 2026
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26 killed as Pak targets Afghan ‘terrorist hideouts’
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that Pakistan carried out “precise and calibrated strikes” along the Afghanistan border, killing at least 26 militants linked to recent attacks on security forces and law enforcement installations in the country.
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June 11, 2026
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Dubai Open Volleyball Academies Championship ends on high note
The inaugural edition of the Dubai Open Volleyball Academies Championship has concluded to resounding success.
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June 11, 2026
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Sydney Sweeney responds to viral claims about ‘Euphoria’ cast issues
Actress Sydney Sweeney, who has starred as Cassie Howard on the drama since the debut of the show “Euphoria” in 2019, is finally setting the record straight on years of speculation surrounding the show's lengthy delay.
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June 11, 2026
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Somali referee comes home to hero's welcome after being denied US entry
Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the United States for the World Cup, describing the decision as a matter of “fate” and urging his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it.
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June 11, 2026
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Anti-drug awareness drive
Sharjah Police, represented by the Directorate of Drug Prevention and Control, launched an awareness campaign to combat drugs with the aim of enhancing community awareness of the dangers of drugs and psychotropic substances, establishing a culture of prevention and protecting members of society, especially the youth, from this scourge.
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June 11, 2026
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England not favourites but can dare to dream: Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel does not rank his team among the favourites for the World Cup but believes they are in good shape heading into the tournament and can “dare to dream” about lifting the trophy.
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June 11, 2026
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Juvenility can’t be used as a shield in brutal crimes: SC
The Supreme Court (SC) has stated that the shield of juvenility cannot be invoked to mitigate punishment for the inhumane act of acid throwing on people.
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June 11, 2026
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Residents trust UAE's healthcare facilities and AI adoption: Survey
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health findings reveal that UAE respondents are the most confident to make informed health decisions among the 16 countries surveyed.
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June 11, 2026
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Govt to present budget on June 12; big relief likely for salaried class
The government is set to present the federal budget for fiscal year 2024-25 in the National Assembly on June 12, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said.
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June 11, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed graces ‘Emirati Future Leaders’ event
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the graduation ceremony for the fifth cohort of students in the Emirati Future Leaders Initiative (EFLI) on Wednesday morning.
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June 11, 2026
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North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which helped elevate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s global stature and pulled Pyongyang more tightly into China's orbit.
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