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India look to extend winning run as Pakistan eye Super 8 spot with Namibia win
Defending champions India will look to extend their winning run when they clash against the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
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February 18, 2026
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Sinner serves up impressive win over Machac on return to action in Doha
Jannik Sinner cruised to victory over Tomas Machac in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday in his first match since his unsuccessful Australian Open title defence.
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February 18, 2026
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Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would decide soon on whether to send more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him not to do so.
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February 18, 2026
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SEC approves first batch of 2026 land grant beneficiaries
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 meeting on Tuesday, at the Sharjah Ruler's Office.
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February 18, 2026
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Dubai Camp aims to enhance govt performance, innovation
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai attended on Tuesday the second edition of Dubai Camp 2026, the annual strategic forum which brings together leaders of the Government of Dubai, including directors general and senior officials.
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February 18, 2026
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Rybakina storms into 3rd round, Filipina star Eala wins; Gauff beats Kalinskaya
Australian Open winner and top seed Elena Rybakina delivered a commanding performance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, brushing aside qualifier Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-2 at the Centre Court on Tuesday in exactly one hour.
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February 18, 2026
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UAE Rulers greet Islamic nations as Ramadan begins
The Presidential Court announced on Tuesday that Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE.
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February 18, 2026
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Mrunal Thakur talks about the biggest challenge love faces in modern times
Actress Mrunal
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February 18, 2026
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Migrants in Libya face rape and torture, UN office says
Migrants in Libya, including young girls, are at risk of being killed, tortured, raped or put into domestic slavery, according to a UN report that called for a moratorium on the return of migrant boats to the country until human rights are ensured.
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February 18, 2026
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Medcare launches its 2nd hospital in Sharjah
Medcare, the UAE's on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate.
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February 18, 2026
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Pay cuts disrupt education across West Bank
At an hour when Ahmad and Mohammed should have been in the classroom, the two brothers sat idle at home in the northern West Bank city of Nablus.
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February 18, 2026
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Dubai revises work hours for Ramadan
DUBAI: Employees of government entities in Dubai will start working in the Holy Month of Ramadan from Monday to Thursday, from 9:00am to 2:30pm, and on Friday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, according to the Human Resources Department of the Government of Dubai (DGHR).
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February 18, 2026
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14 former cricket greats, including India's Gavaskar and Kapil, bat for ex-PM Imran
More than a dozen former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, rallied on Tuesday for jailed Pakistan ex-premier Imran Khan, appealing the Islamabad government to give him \"adequate\" medical treatment.
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February 18, 2026
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Lifestyle awareness campaign launched
A new lifestyle awareness campaign “Champion A Lighter You” has been launched across the UAE by the global leader in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, Novo Nordisk by teaming up with Emirati entrepreneur Sara Al Madani.
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February 18, 2026
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Live-fire exercises shadow US-Iran nuclear negotiations
The US and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear programme on Tuesday in Geneva as Iran said it will close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours for live fire military exercises and the United States ramps up its military forces in the region.
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February 18, 2026
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School day schedule for Ramadan unveiled
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has finalised the school day schedule for Ramadan in public and private schools.
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February 18, 2026
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Court orders firm to return over Dhs92,000 to customer
The Dubai Court of first instance obligated an immigration services company to refund Dhs92,886 to an Arab client plus Dhs10,000 in compensation and 5 per cent annual interest from the date the judgment becomes final until full payment for breaching its contractual obligations.
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February 18, 2026
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Tuesday morning at the age of 84, his family said.
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February 18, 2026
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SHIFT, Amber Connect sign strategic partnership
SHIFT Car Rental, the premium vehicle rental brand under AWR Mobility, has signed a landmark agreement with Amber Connect, a global leader in Al-powered vehicle telematics and loT solutions.
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February 18, 2026
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RAK Central to house hotel, branded residences
BNW Developments, the single largest private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group.
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February 18, 2026
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Sunni leader invites Modi for Samastha centenary
A meeting between prominent Sunni scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday has drawn national attention after the Muslim cleric formally invited the prime minister to attend the centenary celebrations of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, scheduled to be held in Kottakkal, Malappuram.
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February 18, 2026
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Defamation case against Rahul quashed
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed a criminal defamation petition filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, for allegedly carrying out propaganda against the party.
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February 18, 2026
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KSQF's initiatives benefit over 36,000 in 3 countries
The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) has announced the outcomes of its humanitarian programmes in 2025, marking a year of expanded international engagement focused on strengthening child protection systems and addressing the growing risks of exploitation, violence, and harm affecting children worldwide.
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February 18, 2026
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PM vows to boost Austria ties, curb illegal travel
Pakistan and Austria agreed to further cement bilateral ties in the fields of economic cooperation, trade and investment, tourism, hospitality, education, IT, healthcare, and human resource development and mobility.
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February 18, 2026
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Pollock to make first England start against Ireland at Six Nations
Henry Pollock will make his first start for England against Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick named a team showing three changes from the lineup beaten by Scotland last week.
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February 18, 2026
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Table-topping Arsenal's Premier League position a hard-earned privilege: Arteta
LONDON Arsenal are vying for four trophies after cruising through to the Champions League knockout stage as table toppers, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup and the final of the League Cup where they will face Manchester City next month
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February 18, 2026
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India tops DCC new business list as 18,486 firms join in 2025
A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new foreign companies joining the chamber during 2025.
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February 18, 2026
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Robert Duvall, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', dies at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
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February 18, 2026
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Billionaire who wants to be California governor
Tom Steyer must solve this dilemma: How does he convince financially struggling Californians they can trust a billionaire to be their governor?
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February 18, 2026
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Shabab Al Ahli advance at ACL Elite despite loss
Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Shabab Al Ahli 4-3 in their concluding AFC Champions League (ALC) Elite tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Monday.
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