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Flood-hit China expands social security net

China has expanded the economic safeguards for segments of its population affected by flood control schemes in times of extreme rainfall, including pledges of direct compensation from the central government and payments for livestock losses.

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June 29, 2025

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Lions sweat on Williams' injury after victory in Australia tour opener

British and Irish Lions face an anxious wait over the fitness of Tomos Williams after the scrum-half suffered a hamstring injury in their commanding 54-7 win over Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

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June 29, 2025
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UAE, China unveil centre for trade

The UAE and China recently launched Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre at the China-Arab Business Forum held in Qingdao recently - that is aimed at increasing the $400 billion trade between China and the Arab world.

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June 29, 2025
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UAE Balloon ascends in Russian skies

The UAE Balloon Team is participating in the third edition of the International Ballooning Festival \"Air Brotherhood,\" which kicked off in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod and continues until July I.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Pogba joins Monaco to restart career after serving doping ban

Paul Pogba has joined AS Monaco on a free transfer after signing a two-year contract, the Ligue I club said on Saturday, as the 32-year-old French midfielder looks to revive his career following a doping ban.

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June 29, 2025

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Cloudy weather likely today, says NCM

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects temperatures to drop next Wednesday, accompanied by dusty winds due to the influence of a surface low-pressure system from the east and a high-pressure system from the west, along with a weak upper-level low-pressure system.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

1.2m Afghans returned from Iran, Pak this year

At least 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan this year, the UN refugee agency said on Saturday, warning that repatriations on a massive scale have the potential to destabilize the fragile situation in Afghanistan.

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June 29, 2025

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Emirates extends cancellation of flights to Tehran

On Saturday, Emirates announced that all flights to and from Tehran would remain suspended until July 5, 2025, a decision attributable to the prevailing circumstances in the region.

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June 29, 2025

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Hazlewood 5-for leads Australia to 3-day victory over West Indies in Barbados Test

Australia blew away the West Indies for 141 and won the first Test by 159 runs at Kensington Oval on day three Friday.

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June 29, 2025

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China honours Interpol chief with highest security honour

The People's Republic of China has awarded Major General Dr Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), the “Great Wall Medal - Gold Class,\" the highest security honour granted by the Chinese State Councilor and Ministry of Public Security.

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June 29, 2025

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Thai PM visits flood-hit region amid calls for her resignation

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made an emergency visit on Saturday to the country's flood-hit north, where the military is evacuating residents after monsoon rains inundated thousands of homes.

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June 29, 2025

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Belarusians hope for more prisoner releases

Belarusian exile Asya watched from the sidelines in central Warsaw as a crowd greeted and applauded Sergei Tikhanovsky, the Belarus opposition figure who was unexpectedly released, barely recognisable after five years in prison.

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June 29, 2025

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Italy business sentiment up, consumer morale slips

Italian businesses sentiment improved for a second month running in June but consumer morale fell back slightly, data showed on Friday, in mixed signs for the prospects of the euro zone’s third largest economy.

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June 29, 2025

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Heat domes, wildfires and drought: Where's outrage?

As I write this, the temperature is climbing past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the mid-Atlantic states, and 170 million Americans are under warnings about a dangerous combination of intense heat and humidity. Is this latest weather extreme linked to global warming?

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June 29, 2025

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Egypt's Zohr gas field output increases

Egypt's Zohr gas field has increased its natural gas output by 60 million cubic feet per day following the successful redrilling of the Zohr-6 well, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Friday.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Sharjah Airport set to welcome more than 800,000 passengers

Sharjah Airport has announced its full readiness to handle the significant increase in travel volume to and from Sharjah during the peak summer season. The airport is set to welcome over 800,000 passengers from July 1 to 15, 2025, as part of a comprehensive plan to provide a distinguished and seamless travel experience for all passengers.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Global goods trade rises in Q1: WTO

Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers front-loading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained.

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June 29, 2025

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Why does everything have to be immersive experience now?

If you're already embroiled in the process of fine-tuning your summer plans, then you might have noticed a recurring theme.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Workshop hosted to empower job-seekers

In a bid to empower youth and job seekers with vital yet often overlooked professional skills, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in collaboration with Al Wasl Rotary Club, hosted an impactful workshop titled “Ready for the Workplace Beyond the CV.”

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June 29, 2025

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Giroud leaves LAFC, likely to join French club Lille

Olivier Giroud, France's all-time top goalscorer, and Los Angeles FC have mutually agreed to part ways, the MLS club announced on Friday.

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June 29, 2025

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Kerala CM opens Lulu Twin IT Towers in Kochi

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan opened South India's largest and tallest IT office towers, Lulu Twin IT Towers, at SmartCity Kakkanad on Saturday in the presence of ministers and industry leaders.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Baniyas maintain top spot at Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu C'ship

The Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued its fourth round in full force on Saturday, as second day of the event saw intense competitions in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.

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June 29, 2025

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Big legal setback for PTI as it loses battle for reserved seats

In a major legal setback for the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), the Supreme Court (SC), in a split decision, ruled that it is not entitled to reserved seats for women and minorities in the national and provincial assemblies.

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June 29, 2025

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Norris secures pole at Austrian F1 GP to end Verstappen rule

Lando Norris delivered a superb final flying lap in his McLaren on Saturday to end Max Verstappen's run of domination in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring by claiming pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

China's industrial profits slip in May

China’s industrial profits swung back into a sharp decline in May from a year earlier, as factories slowed activity in the face of broader economic stress and a fragile trade truce with the United States.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Coach Maresca hails Fernandez ahead of clash against Benfica

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca on Friday hailed the contribution of playmaker Enzo Fernandez as the Argentinian prepares to come up against his old team Benfica at the Club World Cup.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Moro Hub, Dubai Municipality discuss digital transformation

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Municipality at Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dewa.

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June 29, 2025

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South Korea's Yoon probed over failed martial law bid

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol answered a summons on Saturday by a special prosecutor under a threat of another arrest as an investigation intensified over the ousted leader's failed bid to impose martial law in December.

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June 29, 2025
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Gulf Today

Major US banks can withstand economic downturn, says Fed

The results of the US central bank's annual 'stress test' of large banks' finances found firms remain resilient in the face of a potential recession

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June 29, 2025

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BJP urges Mamata to quit, says Kolkata becoming 'crime capital'

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government over the rape of a woman in a Kolkata law college, accusing the ruling party of failing to maintain law and order and protect women in the state.

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June 29, 2025