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Arab Reading Challenge to honour winners tomorrow
The Arab Reading Challenge is going to hold a mega celebration at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday to honour the winners of its ninth edition in the UAE.
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June 30, 2025
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Serbian president digs in, slams early polls rally
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic insisted Sunday that he would not cave in to the 140,000 protesters who rallied in the capital overnight demanding early elections, while vowing more arrests after clashes broke out.
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June 30, 2025
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Court cancels Israel PM's corruption trial hearings
The Jerusalem District Court cancelled this week's hearings in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial, accepting a request the Israeli leader made citing classified diplomatic and security grounds.
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June 30, 2025
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Inside the scandal that rocked behavioural science
The Noughties and early 201Os were a good time to be a behavioural scientist. At least, they were if you happened to be doing the right kind of behavioural.
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June 30, 2025
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Shahbaz abolishes Rs35 PTV fee from electricity bill
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday formally inaugurated the “Apna Meter, Apna Reading” power smart mobile application — an initiative aimed at promoting transparency in the billing process by allowing consumers to take their own meter readings and send them to their respective power companies.
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June 30, 2025
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Modi hails women-led development in country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation.
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June 30, 2025
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Varsity on track to achieve sustainability goals
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is on track to achieve the sustainability goals set out in its five-year Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), with initial reports showing that it has the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among UAE universities.
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June 30, 2025
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Rain-related incidents claim 8 more lives
At least eight more people were killed and 13 injured on Sunday in separate rain-related incidents across Karachi, some areas of Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), according to rescue officials.
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June 30, 2025
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Dubai police launch summer initiative for students
DUBAI: Dubai Police has officially launched its 2025 summer programme for students on Sunday themed “Our Summer is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership.”
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June 30, 2025
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Trump betrayed the diplomatic effort, says Iranian FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump's declaration that their countries would re-engage in nuclear negotiations in the coming week.
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June 30, 2025
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11-day Drug Prevention Forum concludes
The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded on Sunday. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police under the slogan “A Conscious Family... A Safe Society,” was held on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by many community members, particularly youth and parents.
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June 30, 2025
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Barclays hails possible scrapping of retaliatory tax
The CEO of Barclays has welcomed indications that US Republicans may scrap the Section 899 retaliatory tax proposal from their tax and spending bill.
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June 30, 2025
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Kerala minister insists on Zumba classes in schools despite protests
Dismissing opposition raised by Muslim outfits, Kerala’s Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty expressed the state government's resolve to introduce Zumba dance sessions in schools as part of its effort to combat drug menace among youth.
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June 30, 2025
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Cancer cases rising among youngsters: Oncologists
Indian oncologists are increasingly concerned about the alarming rise in cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly among youngsters.
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June 30, 2025
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Indonesia begins $5.9b EV battery project despite environment fears
Indonesia broke ground Sunday on a $5.9 billion megaproject for EV battery production backed by Chinese giant CATL, despite NGOs raising concerns over a lack of environmental guarantees.
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June 30, 2025
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SEWA implements water projects in Kalba
Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) intensified efforts to implement several water projects in Kalba from January to April 2025.
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June 30, 2025
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3 dead, many injured in Odisha temple stampede
Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalised on Sunday following a sudden crowd surge and stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, local authorities said.
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June 30, 2025
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Why are rubber ducks mysteriously appearing on thrift store artworks?
Attention, Louvre Museum: It might be a good idea to keep Seamus Liam O’Brien away from the Mona Lisa. Otherwise the St. Paul man might be tempted to paint a bright rubber duck somewhere on the famous painting and add his signature to da Vinci's. O'Brien is a scenic artist, sign painter and muralist with fine arts degrees from Ohio State and the University of Florida. For the past few years he’s also been conducting a quirky sort of performance and visual art project.
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June 29, 2025
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Leader's authority dented by his benefits climbdown
When Labour took office a year ago, ministers proclaimed that “the grown-ups are back in charge” and “stability will replace Tory chaos”.
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June 29, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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