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India slams attack on ship off Oman, vessel reported sunk
India’s foreign ministry condemned an attack of an Indian-flagged ship off Oman as “unacceptable” on Thursday, with maritime security monitors reporting the cargo vessel had sunk.
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May 15, 2026
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Musical tribute honours UAE’s spirit of unity
Prominent businessman and philanthropist Dr Harmeek Singh has released his musical tribute to the UAE which has captured attention for its sincerity, emotion, and deep appreciation for the country he proudly calls his home.
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May 15, 2026
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Portugal's Eulalio takes over Giro lead, but Arrieta wins stage five
Portugal's Afonso Eulalio grabbed the overall lead in the Giro d'Italia despite having victory snatched away by Spaniard Igor Arrieta who recovered from going the wrong way to win a rain-drenched and chaotic stage five on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2026
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Eid holidays in Ajman from May 25
The Human Resources Department of Ajman government announced that Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holiday for government entities in the emirate will begin on Monday, May 25, and last until Friday, May 29, 2026, with official working hours resuming on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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May 15, 2026
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Over 100 killed in India storms, Putin expresses condolences
Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning damaged homes and other structures and killed at least 100 people in northern India, officials said on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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Lens fail to focus on goal as PSG run away with 5th straight title after win
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.
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May 15, 2026
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Mamata faces BCI inquiry after High Court appearance
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sought detailed information from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding the enrolment and practice status of former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Thursday wearing advocate’s robes and arguing in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to alleged post-poll violence in the state.
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May 15, 2026
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VD Satheesan to assume office as Kerala CM
In a decisive turn of events, the Congress party on Thursday nominated VD Satheesan to serve as Chief Minister of Kerala after a week of internal deliberations.
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May 15, 2026
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Pakistan successfully conducts test of Fatah-4 cruise missile
Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
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May 15, 2026
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Hormuz should stay open, say US and China leaders
Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran; mishandling of Taiwan could lead US-China ties to ‘dangerous’ place, Xi tells Trump; UAE condemns attack on India-flagged ship.
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May 15, 2026
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Man told to pay woman
Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay Dhs20,000 as compensation to a woman for assaulting her and her physical integrity and causing her multiple injuries that prevented her from carrying out her personal tasks for over 20 days.
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May 15, 2026
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Driver rescued from submerged vehicle in 8 minutes
The marine rescue teams of Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) managed to rescue a driver whose vehicle fell into Sharjah Creek opposite Sharjah Courts on Thursday morning during a rapid field response that demonstrated the readiness of the teams and their high efficiency in dealing with emergencies.
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May 15, 2026
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Sultan gifts a fully equipped ship to SMA for training
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Sharjah Maritime Academy, chaired the meeting of the Board of Trustees, on Thursday, at the Academy's headquarters in Khorfakkan.
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May 15, 2026
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Kerala man to return home after 20 years in Saudi jail
Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha near Ramanattukara in Kozhikode district, is expected to return home next week after completing a 20-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia in a case that had drawn widespread attention across Kerala and among the global Malayali community.
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May 15, 2026
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Penalty waiver beneficiaries to cross 91,000 mark: FTA
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the total number of beneficiaries from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative exceeded 68,600 Taxable Persons for Corporate Tax purposes during 2025 and the elapsed period of 2026.
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May 15, 2026
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Man killed, 19 injured in Dubai vehicle collision
The General Command of Dubai Police warned of the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road and clarified that the fine for this amounts to Dhs1,000 and 6 traffic points, and Dhs500 after applying Article (98) related to obstructing traffic.
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May 15, 2026
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Ousted Mumbai dent Punjab's playoff hopes with thrilling win
Tilak Varma’s blistering unbeaten half century helped give Jasprit Bumrah a winning debut as captain of Mumbai Indians on Thursday, and handed Punjab Kings a fifth consecutive loss in the Indian Premier League.
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May 15, 2026
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GFH reports net profit of $35.11m in Q1 2026
GFH Bank B.S.C (“GFH” or “the Bank”) (Bahrain Bourse: GFH) announced its financial results for the first quarter (“the quarter”) of the period ended 31 March 2026.
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May 15, 2026
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Sinner breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record with victory over Rublev, Gauff sails into final
Janik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments.
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May 15, 2026
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S. Korean director Park Chan-wook makes Cannes history
Director Park Chan-wook said on Monday that he was hugely moved to make history as the first ever South Korean head of the Cannes Film Festival jury in a further sign of his country’s cultural rise.
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May 15, 2026
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Resilient Alaves end Barca’s bid to tie 100-point league record
Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.
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May 15, 2026
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UAE denies reports on visit by Israeli PM
The UAE denies reports circulating regarding an alleged visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE, or receiving any Israeli military delegation in the country.
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May 15, 2026
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How a fast food taco showed who Steve Hilton really is
Out in the high desert city of Barstow stand three Del Tacos that bill themselves as better than their corporate cousins.
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May 15, 2026
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Fujairah smoke ‘was from accidental fire’
The Fujairah Government Media Office affirmed that the smoke seen in the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone on Thursday was the result of an accidental fire caused by routine pipeline maintenance work.
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May 15, 2026
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Cocaine smuggling plot busted
The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), in cooperation with the National Anti-Narcotics Authority (NANA), thwarted an attempt to smuggle cocaine inside the intestines of a traveller while entering the country via Zayed International Airport.
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May 15, 2026
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Labour will regret making itself look unfit to govern
With his premiership imploding, Boris Johnson famously observed that: “As we've seen at Westminster, the herd instinct is powerful — and when the herd moves, it moves.”
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May 15, 2026
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Philippine Consulate unveils ‘Tanglaw: Love, Mom’ exhibition
Eleven black-and-white polaroids. Eleven letters - the originals, all handwritten.
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May 15, 2026
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What a difference some English terms make!
There are 5 countries in the world where English is the native language. These include the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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May 15, 2026
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Young Oregon artists express fire trauma in ‘For Love of Nature’ exhibition
Ella Chaddock, 18, uses art to send a message about her generation's anxiety about the environment.
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May 15, 2026
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Impeccable Inter win Italian Cup to complete domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.
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