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Brook relishing 'fun' start as England captain after Windies clean sweep

Harry Brook said he was having a “hell of a lot of fun” as England captain after his first series in permanent charge of the white-ball sides ended in a 3-0 clean sweep of the West Indies.

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June 05, 2025

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China's Wang cruises into last 16 at Indonesia Open

World number two Wang Zhiyi of China began her campaign at the Indonesia Open in style with a straightforward win over Taiwan's Hsu Wen-chiin the round of 32 in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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June 05, 2025

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Sharjah and China strengthen cooperation and partnership

Sharjah Asset Management signs an MoU with China’s CICC to explore new horizons for research, investment and innovation between both parties

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June 05, 2025

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Punjab cabinet approves landmark child protection policy

In a historic move that underscores an unwavering commitment to children's rights, the Punjab cabinet has officially approved the province’s first-ever Comprehensive Child Protection Policy.

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June 05, 2025

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Film stars slam brutal killing of young TikToker

The gruesome murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf in Islamabad has sent shockwaves across the country, with people condemning the incident and calling for swift justice.

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June 05, 2025

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Pak 'ready for India talks, but not desperate,' says minister

Pakistan is “ready but not desperate” for talks with India, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, underlining the lack of a thaw in relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours following their worst military conflict in decades.

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June 05, 2025

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Wall Street climbs as tech boost offsets economic worries

US stocks edged higher on Wednesday, as strength in technology shares offset declines driven by weak economic data that deepened concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's erratic trade policies.

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June 05, 2025

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City set to sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders from Italian club Milan

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from Serie A side AC Milan on a five-year contract worth 55 million euros ($62.60 million), a team source confirmed on Wednesday.

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June 05, 2025

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UNCTAD calls for stronger ocean economic governance

In 2023, global ocean trade reached $2.2 trillion - $1.3 trillion in services and $900 billion in goods.

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June 05, 2025
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Gulf Today

Etihad Airways, STARLUX Airlines sign codeshare partnership deal

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a gateway between East and West.

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June 05, 2025

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Thunder and Pacers chase maiden NBA title

Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers open the NBA Finals on Thursday, each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown.

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June 05, 2025
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Gulf Today

EDGE signs Dhs9 billion naval contract with Kuwait ministry

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major Dhs9 billion ($2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.

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June 05, 2025

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Firms team up to offer immigration services

VFS ETM, a VFS Global group company, has announced a partnership with Rayad Group to offer immigration advisory services throughout the United States.

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June 05, 2025

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Not 100% fit, England's Bright rules herself out of Women's Euros

England defender Millie Bright on Wednesday ruled herself out of selection for next month’s women's Euros, saying she is “not able to give 100 percent mentally or physically”.

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June 05, 2025

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UK services sector returns to growth in May: Survey

Britain’s services sector returned to tepid growth last month after fears about US President Donald Trump's tariffs caused the sector to shrink in April for the first time in a year and a half, a survey showed on Wednesday.

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June 05, 2025
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Gulf Today

Company launches its first store in Dubai

Allen Solly, inspired by its Nottingham heritage and known for redefining workwear through smart casuals, has marked a significant milestone in its strategic global expansion with the launch of its first exclusive store in Dubai.

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June 05, 2025
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Gulf Today

What is Ananya Panday day dreaming about while sweating it out in the gym?

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday took to social media to reveal what she's been daydreaming about at the gym. Taking to Instagram, the “Student of the Year” actress shared a series of photos and captioned it, “At the gym but day dreaming of other things.”

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June 05, 2025
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Gulf Today

Evaristo wins accolades for breaking literary boundaries

Bernardine Evaristo doesn't like boundaries. For the Booker Prize-winning novelist, rules about genre, grammar or what a working-class biracial woman can achieve are all to be challenged and swept away. Evaristo was announced on Wednesday as recipient of the 100,000-pound ($135,000) Women's Prize Outstanding Contribution Award for her “transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices.”

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June 05, 2025

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Smith to bat at number four in WTC Final vs SA: Cummins

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has confirmed premier batter Steve Smith will bat at number four in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, set to take place at Lord’s from June 11-15.

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June 05, 2025

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Lee on track to win S.Korean presidency by landslide: Polls

Centre-left candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win South Korea's presidential election by a landslide after months of political chaos, exit polls showed on Tuesday, with turnout the highest in nearly three decades.

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June 04, 2025

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June marks the start of searing summer, says NCM

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) stated that during the last third of June, the UAE experiences the longest day of the year, leading to a rise in temperatures across most regions by approximately 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, marking the beginning of summer.

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June 04, 2025
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Gulf Today

Marco Rubio's student visa pause makes no sense at all

This is a season of anxiety for international students in the US, who find themselves demonised by the Trump administration as it devises new ways to limit their numbers.

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June 04, 2025

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Bangladesh likely 'to hold polls before December'

Salahuddin Ahmed, a Standing Committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Tuesday said holding national elections in the country before December is very much possible as completing necessary reforms based on a consensus could take less than a month.

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June 04, 2025

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Contenders eye ‘big titles’ as Nations League semis kick off

The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.

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June 04, 2025

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Rain wreaks havoc in India, UAE expresses condolences

The overall flood situation india’s Assam and other northeastern states remained grim on Tuesday, as the death toll in seven states of the region climbed to 44, officials said.

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June 04, 2025

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Djokovic meets Zverev in French Open quarters with unfinished business

The French Open quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with top seed Jannik Sinner in action, Novak Djokovic facing his first true test when he takes on Alexander Zverev and an all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys.

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June 04, 2025

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RTA set to upgrade Al Wasl Road in Dubai

In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the development of infrastructure projects and enhance the capacity of Dubai's road network, thereby improving traffic flow and keeping pace with the emirate's comprehensive development, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an integrated project to upgrade Al Wasl Road.

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June 04, 2025
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Gulf Today

FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the US amid challenges

FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the US.

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June 04, 2025

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Fernandes confirms United stay amid Saudi speculation

Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim’s rebuild at Old Trafford.

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June 04, 2025
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Gulf Today

BoJ's Ueda hints readiness to raise key rates if growth re-accelerates

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday the central bank will raise interest rates once it is convinced enough that economic and price growth will re-accelerate after a period of stagnation.

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June 04, 2025