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BYD to invest $94 million in new Hungary plant
Chinese automaker BYD will invest 32 billion forints ($94 million) in a new plant in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom, tripling its annual capacity to 1,250 electric buses and trucks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Encroachments to go after Swat tourist deaths
In the wake of the Swat tragedy that claimed the lives of II tourists from a Sialkot family, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced crackdown on illegal hotels and encroachments along the Swat river to prevent future disasters and ensure public safety.
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June 29, 2025
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Dubai Chambers highlights latest trends and innovations
Dubai Chambers has successfully hosted a customer experience (CX) community event to showcase the latest trends and innovations in service excellence. The workshop was organised as part of Dubai Chambers’ Service Excellence Programme, which was launched to help elevate customer service practices throughout the private sector.
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June 29, 2025
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Pretorius hits ton on Test debut vs Zimbabwe
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa's fortunes on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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Charlize shares what her daughters thought about her hairdo for 'The Old Guard 2'
Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has shared what made her daughters terrified about her. The 49-year-old actress adopted the hairstyle for her part in the new movie 'The Old Guard 2' and it was something that didn't sit well with her daughters.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Bezos, Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice
Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot on Friday at a sumptuous ceremony with the rich and famous on an island in Venice's lagoon, out of the sight and sound of protesters.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE welcomes signing of peace deal between Rwanda, Congo
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah Islamic Bank wins award
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) was awarded the Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA) in the 'Sharjah Gulf Excellence' category for its 2024 edition, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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June 29, 2025
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Putin says Opec+ projects rising oil demand
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the Opec+ group of leading oil producers including Russia projects rising global demand especially in the summer months, in comments suggesting the bloc may continue with large output hikes.
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June 29, 2025
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Spain's star Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis
Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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G42 concludes Supercharged 2025 on positive note
G42's flagship event, Supercharged, drew more than 2,400 employees, partners and global leaders to Abu Dhabi for a day of debate on building an Al-enabled future.
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June 29, 2025
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Pegula downs Swiatek to win Bad Homburg title; Joint lifts Eastbourne crown to end Eala’s history bid
World number three Jessica Pegula beat Poland’s Iga Swiatek in straight sets to win her third title of the season at Bad Homburg on Saturday, two days before Wimbledon starts.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Knowles soars with eagles to share lead in Detroit
Philip Knowles chipped in for three eagles and grabbed a share of the lead with fellow Americans Chris Kirk and Andrew Putnam after Friday’s second round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Classic.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
FIR registered against son, nephew of BNP chief Mengal
Levies authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the killing of Mir Attaur Rehman Mengal, naming Sardar Asadullah Mengal and Sardarzada Gurgain Mengal among the accused.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
'Kaanta Laga' star Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout performance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga,' passed away in Mumbai late on Friday night. She was 42.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting US technology firms, saying that it was a “blatant attack” and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
People eat weeds, plants to survive as war rages in Sudan
With Sudan in the grips of war and millions struggling to find enough to eat, many are turning to weeds and wild plants to quiet their pangs of hunger. They boil the plants in water with salt because, simply, there is nothing else.
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June 29, 2025
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Sajaya Young Ladies to launch summer programme on July 5
Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, one of the entities under Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has announced the launch of its summer programme “Summer with Us,” which will run from July 5 to August 2. 2025.
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June 29, 2025
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Armenia arrests another top cleric over an alleged coup plot
Armenia has arrested a second prominent cleric on charges of plotting against the government, the latest escalation in a clampdown on outspoken critics of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE, Pakistan hold political consultations
The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi.
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June 29, 2025
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Players forced to skip vacation to play in CWC, says Raphinha
Brazil's Barcelona forward Raphinha regretted that the players were not consulted about extending their season to play at the Club World Cup, adding that nobody should be obliged to give up their vacation time.
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June 29, 2025
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Best chance for Djokovic to make history with win at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic admits Wimbledon offers him the “best chance” to make history as he chases a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the twilight of his glittering career.
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June 29, 2025
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DXB LIVE wins three prestigious awards
DXB LIVE, the experiential agency of the of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marked a new milestone reaffirming excellence in sustainability and integrated services, by securing three prestigious awards at the Middle East Event Awards 2025, held in Jumeirah, Dubai. The ceremony was attended by specialists and industry leaders from the region and internationally.
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June 29, 2025
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Deportation no longer mandatory in drug cases
The UAE law previously ordered the deportation of suspects in drug-related cases without considering the suspect’s circumstances or social status, according to Legal Consultant Dr. Alaa Nasr.
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June 29, 2025
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TotalEnergies buys stake in offshore Suriname
TotalEnergies has acquired a 25% stake in Block 53 offshore Suriname from Spanish company Moeve, it said on Friday without giving financial details.
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June 29, 2025
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Khorfakkan festival displays over 150 varieties of mangoes
Sheikh Saeed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Sharjah Ruler's Office in Khorfakkan, inaugurated on Friday, the 4th edition of the annual Mango Festival 2025, which is taking place at Expo Khorfakkan.
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
Accident kills Emirati father, two children
An Emirati family in Al Ain has been left devastated by the deaths of three of its members: a father and his two children. Their vehicle overturned on Al Razeen Road while they were travelling home from a rest area after dinner.
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June 29, 2025
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Deal with Beijing will boost China's export of minerals to US: Bessent
The US Treasury Secretary says part of the agreement was tariffs coming down and rare earth magnets starting to flow back to the US
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June 29, 2025
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Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club WC quarters
In the 100th minute, Paulinho delivered the decisive moment, cutting in from the right, dribbling past two defenders and firing a low angled shot into the bottom corner, beyond the reach of Botafogo keeper John
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June 29, 2025
Gulf Today
German industrial top CEOs, EU chief to hold talks
Germany will send some of its top industrial CEOs to Brussels next week to hold talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on how to preserve the sector's competitiveness in light of trade wars and high energy costs.
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