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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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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June 29, 2025
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Qatar sees 'window of opportunity' for Gaza ceasefire
Gaza mediators are engaging with Israel and Hamas to build on momentum from this week's ceasefire with Iran and work towards a truce in the Palestinian territory, Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said.
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June 29, 2025
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African leaders' call to meet energy needs
At the Africa Energy Forum 2025 which opened at Cape Town in South Africa, there was a sense of urgency as ministers from many of the countries talked of the need to build infrastructure, integrate the grid and go for renewable energy to reach power to 600 million on the continent who do not have access to it.
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June 29, 2025
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Pakistan ranked among top emerging economies as default risk drops
Pakistan has been ranked among the world’s top emerging economies following a significant drop in its default risk in a major boost to investor sentiment and international credibility.
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June 29, 2025
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Shekhar Kapur recalls a request by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recalled a strange request by legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan during the shoot of his movie “Bandit Queen”.
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June 29, 2025
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Iranians gave 'blood' not 'honour' in Israel war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that his compatriots had given their “blood” during a 12-day war with Israel but “not honour,” as Iran held a state funeral.
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June 29, 2025
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Marquez extends c'ship lead after sprint victory at Dutch MotoGP
Ducati’s Marc Marquez brushed aside two practice crashes to storm to his ninth sprint victory of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his MotoGP championship lead despite starting fourth on the grid at Assen.
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June 29, 2025
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Solutions+ and Serco sign partnership
Solutions+, a leading UAE business consultancy offering digital solutions and shared services, wholly owned by Mubadala, and Serco, a global provider of essential public services, have announced the expansion of Khadamat Facilities Management through a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the UAE's leadership in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM).
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June 29, 2025
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Brentford appoint Andrews as new manager
Brentford on Friday confirmed the appointment of former set-piece coach Keith Andrews as their new manager to replace Thomas Frank.
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June 29, 2025
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Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent boils
Southern Europeans braced on Saturday for their first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world's fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red.
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June 29, 2025
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Jayasuriya decimates Bangladesh as Sri Lanka win by innings and 78 runs
Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya led the charge with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh collapsed for just 133 in their second innings, handing Sri Lanka a win by an innings and 78 runs, with the hosts clinching a 1-0 victory in their two-Test series on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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PSG Club WC reunion with Messi recalls unhappier times
It is no coincidence that PSG achieved their crowning glory in their first season after definitively shifting their focus away from signing superstar players to instead allow a brilliant coach to work with a hungry, dynamic young team
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