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Doshi was a true artist of spin bowling, says Binny
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny mourned the demise of former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, and said he was a true artist of spin bowling who inspired a generation of cricketers with his skill and dedication.
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June 25, 2025
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Duckett ton powers England to exhilarating victory over India
LEEDS: Ben Duckett’s superb 149 laid the foundation for a record-breaking England win as they beat India by five wickets in a dramatic first Test at Headingley on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025
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Israel kills 40 in further Gaza bloodshed
Israeli forces killed at least 40 Palestinians in Gaza and ordered new evacuations on Tuesday, local medics and residents said, in further bloodshed shortly after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in their air war.
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June 25, 2025
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Emirates resumes regular operations
Emirates' passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans after last night's (23 June) regional events, with regularly scheduled flights resuming within a few short hours.
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June 25, 2025
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CBUAE imposes sanction of Dhs2m on exchange house
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of amount Dhs2,000,000 on an exchange house operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article 137 of the Decretal Federal Law No. 14 of 2018 regarding the Central Bank and Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and its amendments.
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June 25, 2025
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Court orders man to return Dhs400,000 to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to return Dhs400,000 to a woman, who had entrusted him with the sum in two promissory notes, but he failed to return the money and continued to stall.
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June 25, 2025
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Barbra Streisand finds 'The Secret of Life' on her new album
Barbra Streisand was worried. She had just spent six days a week for six weeks recording the audiobook version of her 2023 memoir \"My Name is Barbra” — which became more than 48 hours of discussing her storied, EGOT-winning career and the unexpected life that came with it. But now, it was time to record a new album with a stunning lineup of duet partners that ranged from current hitmakers Hozier and Sam Smith to legends Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and James Taylor. And when producers played the songs for her, she couldn't sing along. Her mighty voice would just squeak.
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June 25, 2025
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Coventry takes over as IOC head and vows to change lives
The first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry was inaugurated in the role on Monday on the organization's 131st birthday with praise that the Olympic movement was “in the best of hands.”
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June 25, 2025
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KU professor, first Arab to win European award
Professor Khalid Musallam, a faculty member at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the 2025 Clinical Excellence Award by the European Hematology Association (EHA), recognising his groundbreaking contributions to clinical research and innovative projects in hematology.
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June 25, 2025
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Modi says Operation Sindoor sent strong message to world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor has sent a strong message to the world about India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism and added that no place is safe for those who spill Indian blood.
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June 25, 2025
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Dubai Chambers' President elected to ICC Executive Board
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has elected Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, as a member of its Executive Board, reinforcing Dubai's leadership in advancing global trade, driving business growth, and fostering international partnerships.
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June 25, 2025
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Leaders gather for historic Nato summit
Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump for making Europe “pay in a BIG way,\" as allied leaders gathered in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a historic summit that could unite them around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 member countries.
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June 25, 2025
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Trump order requires truckers to speak English
Truckers who learned English as a second language are concerned they may lose their jobs if they make a mistake or speak with a heavy accent while under questioning. Some have worked to improve their fluency by taking classes and watching instructional videos
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June 25, 2025
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Dubai convicts 21 people in visa fraud case, issues Dhs25.2m fine
The Dubai Citizenship and Residency Prosecution has secured from the Dubai Citizenship and Residency Court a conviction and a fine totalling Dhs 25.210 million against 21 defendants of various nationalities involved in visa fraud.
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June 25, 2025
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'Not at the level': Atletico left to ruminate after Club WC exit
For all the excuses -- and there have been many -- one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid's Club World Cup elimination.
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June 25, 2025
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DSC fetes winners of scouting platform Dubai Schools Games
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has crowned the winners of the fifth edition of the Dubai Schools Games, the largest school sports event of its kind in the emirate.
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June 25, 2025
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Dubai welcomes 8.68m global visitors during first 5 months
Dubai attracted 8.68 million international tourists during the first five months of 2025, from January through May, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded 8.12 million visitors.
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June 25, 2025
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UK grocery price inflation hits highest level since March 2024
British grocery price inflation rose to 4.7 per cent for the four weeks to June 15, its highest level since March last year, dealing another blow for low-income households, data from market researcher Kantar showed on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025
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Sweden cuts 2025 growth forecast
The Swedish government lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 on Tuesday to 0.9 per cent, while raising the outlook for 2026 to 2.6 per cent.
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June 25, 2025
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Kerala's Gulf-bound flights go haywire
The deepening Middle East crisis precipitated by the Israel-Iran stand-off has disrupted international air travel from Kerala, especially to Gulf destinations.
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June 25, 2025
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Fickou to captain youthful France squad for tour of New Zealand
Gael Fickou will captain an inexperienced France squad for their tour of New Zealand this summer, the French rugby federation announced on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed honours Sharjah PhD Award winners
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, attended the ceremony to honour the winners of the 22nd edition of the Sharjah Award for the best PhD thesis in administrative and financial sciences in the Arab world.
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June 25, 2025
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Empower youth, inspire change: SGCA chief
As part of its 12th edition, the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2025 has opened submissions for four prominent categories dedicated to children, adolescents, and youth.
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June 25, 2025
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Rare procedure done to save pregnant patient
In a remarkable medical achievement, a senior doctor has successfully performed a radiation-free Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) on a pregnant patient using Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) guidance, a rare interventional endoscopic procedure warranting extensive skill and proficiency.
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June 25, 2025
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Firm exhibits at Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025
Reportage Group participated in the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) hosted by the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC).
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June 25, 2025
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India's exports outpaced global growth to touch record high in FY25
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday lauded the resilience of Indian exporters for successfully “swimming against the tide” to reach a record high turnover of $825 billion in total exports despite the global slowdown.
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June 25, 2025
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Licence must for valet service providers: ITC
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has issued a warning emphasising that all providers of vehicle valet services in Abu Dhabi must obtain official licences from the ITC before operating.
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June 25, 2025
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Japan conducts its first missile test on its own territory
Japan's army announced Tuesday that it conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter increasingly assertive China.
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June 25, 2025
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Indigenous women fill Bolivia's frontlines fighting wildfires
In the tiny farming villages of eastern Bolivia, Indigenous women turned firefighters are preparing for a wildfire season they fear will destroy the region's dry forests and fields as it has in previous years.
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June 25, 2025
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England name ten uncapped players for US, Argentina tour
England coach Steve Borthwick has included 10 uncapped players in a 36-man squad for the summer tour of Argentina as he looks to build depth and offer new opportunities in the absence of 13 men away on duty with the British and Irish Lions.
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