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Heavy turnout as 2 states, 1 UT vote in Assembly polls
In a significant turnout indicative of political engagement, millions of Indians participated in record numbers in Thursday's elections across two states and a federally administered territory.
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April 10, 2026
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Sharjah property sector zooms as Dhs1.5b Sukoon project floated
Sharjah's property sector is on a solid growth track and is marching ahead despite the regional woes.
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April 10, 2026
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Guidelines issued for handling hazardous materials
The Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Center, the local authority responsible for supervising and regulating the handling of hazardous materials in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced the launch of Il comprehensive guidelines for hazardous materials handling, in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council.
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April 10, 2026
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Man liable for Dhs367,376 debt, Dhs20,000 compensation
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay $100,000 or Dhs367,376 plus Dhs20,000 as compensation to his friend after the former had borrowed the money in question from his friend and refused to return it despite his explicit acknowledgment that he owed the money to him through messages exchanged via WhatsApp.
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April 10, 2026
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10m cycling trips through Careem Bike completed
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Careem, has announced that more than 10 million cycling trips have been completed through Careem Bike service since its launch in February 2020 to April 2026.
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April 10, 2026
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Oral surgery successful for patient with special needs
A medical team at Tawam Hospital, part of “SEHA,” successfully completed oral rehabilitation for a 28-year-old female patient with determination who had suffered from severe jaw atrophy for over 10 years, after a long course of treatment, according to SEHA, a PureHealth group company.
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April 10, 2026
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Leverkusen in battle for top-four spot as Dortmund look to next season
Bayer Leverkusen will be battling for a top-four spot when they travel to second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with the hosts already looking to next season following what is likely to be a trophy-less campaign.
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April 10, 2026
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Islamabad sealed ahead of US-Iran ceasefire talks
To ensure foolproof security for scheduled peace talks between Iran and the United States, authorities have sealed the Red Zone of the federal capital and declared two local holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi (twin cities).
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April 10, 2026
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UAE, UK leaders discuss global security, economy
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who is on a visit to the UAE.
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April 10, 2026
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Dubai court terminates villa contract in Bosnia
The Dubai Real Estate Court annulled the sale contract of a villa unit in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and ordered a real estate company to return Dhs244,000 to a woman, representing the amount she paid for the villa, with an annual interest of 5% from the date of the judicial claim until payment, in addition to obliging the company to pay fees, expenses, and legal costs.
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April 09, 2026
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SSS ‘unemployment cash benefit’ for Filipino expats in Mideast
An “unemployment benefit” is available to all qualified active paying members of the Philippines’ Social Security System (SSS) in the Middle East.
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April 09, 2026
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Stocks surge, oil dives below $100 as Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally
Oil futures sank below $IOO a barrel while equity and bond prices rallied sharply on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire, prompting hopes for a resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 09, 2026
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Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks tomorrow
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement.
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April 09, 2026
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Venetian whispers: National Pavilion of United Arab Emirates exhibition at hand
The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates has announced its forthcoming exhibition Washwasha at the 6lst International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (May 9 - Nov. 22, pre-opening on May 6, 7, 8).
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April 09, 2026
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'Ketamine Queen' jailed for selling actor 'lethal' drugs
A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling “Friends” star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
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April 09, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed chairs Judicial Council meeting
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, chaired on Wednesday morning a meeting of the Council held at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.
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April 09, 2026
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Government accelerating NE’s development: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government is strengthening India’s clean energy ecosystem while accelerating development in the Northeast region.
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April 09, 2026
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Aster treats Filipina with complex brain tumour
Doctors in Dubai have successfully treated a 48-year-old Filipino, Eliza, suffering from a complex brain tumour that was compressing critical structures in the brain.
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April 09, 2026
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Prop De Lutiis spurns Ireland to stick with Wallabies
Promising young prop Massimo De Lutiis has spurned overtures from Ireland and signed up to stay in Australia until the end of the 2029 season, his Super Rugby team the Queensland Reds said on Wednesday.
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April 09, 2026
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Starmer visits Saudi Arabia to bolster Mideast peace push
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing Street said.
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April 09, 2026
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US ceasefire unreasonable after violations, says Iran
Iran's parliament speaker said Wednesday that a ceasefire and talks with the United States were \"unreasonable\" because of violations of Tehran's IO-point truce plan, including continued attacks in Lebanon, a drone entering Iranian airspace and a denial of the country's right to enrichment.
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April 09, 2026
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New partnership to boost UAE financial expertise, open data
The Ministry of Finance and the University of Sharjah have partnered to enhance financial policy-making through open data and advanced analytics
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April 09, 2026
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Italy discovers 'silver housing' for the elderly
As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new residential developments — known as “silver housing” — that promise independence with community life and services.
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April 09, 2026
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Cash-for-vote row erupts in Palakkad ahead of polls
Allegations of cash-for-vote distribution have cast a shadow over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in Palakkad on the eve of polling, with the Congress releasing purported video evidence that it claims shows party workers offering money to voters.
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April 09, 2026
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UAE likely to receive rain from today until Monday, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted pleasant weather conditions across the UAE, with intermittent rain expected to begin at dawn on Thursday and continue through Monday.
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April 09, 2026
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Meet the Pennsylvania man who hunts meteorites for a living
Brett Joseph Cohen was manning the only meteorite stall at the Philadelphia Mineralogical Society's annual trade show on Sunday morning.
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April 09, 2026
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Forest's Jesus eyes Europa League dream, Villa brace for Bologna test
Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League survival this term but Thursday's trip to Porto for their Europa League quarterfinal first leg offers top goalscorer Igor Jesus and his teammates the chance to put relegation woes to one side as they chase a first continental title in 46 years.
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April 09, 2026
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Southampton storm into Championship play-off places
Southampton demolished Wrexham 5-1 to take control of the battle for a Championship playoff place on Tuesday.
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April 09, 2026
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CBUAE, CBB sign Dhs20 billion currency swap agreement
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) during a virtual signing ceremony.
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April 09, 2026
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Islamabad, Kabul agree to avoid escalation: Beijing
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days, Beijing said on Wednesday.
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