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Ishan amazingly took charge after being 0-1 down, says Suryakumar post Pakistan win
Kishan struck a blistering 77 off 40 balls, laced with ten fours and three sixes on a slow, spin-friendly pitch as India posted 175/7 before bowling Pakistan out for 114 to secure a 61-run victory and qualify for the Super Eights
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February 17, 2026
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Maktoum highlights strong growth across UAE's key economic sectors
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of CLP Holdings, a leading energy solutions company, and Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited, owner of the global luxury hotel chain The Peninsula Hotels.
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February 17, 2026
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Factory farming of fish is brewing pathogens
WASHINGTON Over the past few decades, the seafood industry has completely revolutionised how it feeds the world. As many wild fish populations have plummeted, hunted to oblivion by commercial fleets, fish farming has become all the rage
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February 17, 2026
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Taliban govt shakes up Afghan medicine market
Afghanistan's decision to overhaul its medicine market was meant to improve quality and boost domestic production, but industry specialists say the swift changes have led to a litany of problems.
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February 17, 2026
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Union Insurance net profit soars by 20%
Union Insurance Company announced its financial results for the 2025 fiscal year.
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February 17, 2026
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Japan’s 4th quarter weak economic recovery poses big test for Takaichi
Japan's economy limped back to meagre growth in the fourth quarter, significantly missing market expectations in a key test for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government as cost-of-living pressures drag on confidence and domestic demand.
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February 17, 2026
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UAE boosts global partnerships at Munich security meet
Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, participated in the 2026 Munich Security Conference.
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February 17, 2026
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Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism unveils theme
The General Secretariat of the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism has selected “Transformations of Poetic Language in the Arabic Poem” as the theme for the sixth edition of the prize, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department of Culture.
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February 17, 2026
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Napoli salvage point post Malen twice puts Roma ahead
Napoli debutant Alisson Santos scored a late equaliser as the Serie A champions snatched a 2-2 home draw against AS Roma on Sunday to keep them third in the Serie A standings and maintain their unbeaten home record in the Italian league this season.
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February 17, 2026
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SC to review women's entry in Sabarimala ahead of polls
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India will begin hearings on the review of the Sabarimala judgment on April 7, with the hearing expected to conclude by April 22.
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February 17, 2026
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'Probably one of my best for USA,' says Sanjay after 68-run innings
Player of the Match Sanjay Krishnamurti said that patience against spin and a calculated late assault helped him produce one of his finest knocks for USA in their 31-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
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February 17, 2026
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Struggling Vallecano stun Atletico 3-0 amid fan boycott
Struggling Rayo Vallecano upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans.
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February 17, 2026
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UAE makes historic Winter Olympic debut
The UAE marked a historic milestone in its sporting journey with its first participation in the Olympic Winter Games at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, held from Feb.6 to 22 and featuring around 2,900 athletes competing in 4 medal events across eight sports and I6 disciplines.
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February 17, 2026
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Drydocks World joins Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre
Drydocks World, a DP World company, has joined the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC), expanding the consortium's technical capabilities and industry collaboration.
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February 17, 2026
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Sharjah launches electronic toll collection system for trucks
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), in partnership with the Sharjah Finance Department, announced the launch of the “Masar” system.
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February 17, 2026
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Gaza hospital condemns MSF decision to cut most services
One of Gaza 's last functioning large hospitals condemned the decision by Doctors Without Borders to pull out of operations over concerns about armed men, claiming on Sunday that the facility had installed civilian police for security.
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February 17, 2026
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Dubai Cares reaches 117m beneficiaries since 2007
Dubai Cares has reinforced its global development impact following another year of significant achievements, reaching millions of beneficiaries worldwide and advancing critical education and humanitarian interventions across multiple regions.
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February 17, 2026
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India is at the forefront of AI transformation: PM
As India hosts the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the event is aimed at bringing the world together to discuss Artificial Intelligence.
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February 17, 2026
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Iran warns against 'submission' ahead of Geneva talks
Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program.
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February 17, 2026
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Raducanu crashes out, clinical Kalinskaya stuns Ostapenko as Bencic advances at Dubai Open
Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing exit from the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, falling 1-6, 7-5, 2-6 to lucky loser Antonia Ruzic on Monday.
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February 17, 2026
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Asia Bankers Club boosts UAE chapter
Asia Bankers Club, a global private membership network supporting international market entry and cross-border expansion, is further enhancing its offering in the UAE through the launch of expanded international market entry and cross-border advisory services.
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February 17, 2026
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Kerr appointed as NZ women's new all-format skipper
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed as the New Zealand women's new captain across all formats.
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February 17, 2026
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Shares edge up in thinly-traded holiday markets
World shares steadied on Monday after Friday’s drop triggered by Al-related concerns as the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia and Presidents Day in the US made for thin trading.
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February 17, 2026
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Costume exhibition showcases the story of Carter's journey as an artist
\"Sinners,\" Ryan Coogler's vampiric period film starring Michael B. Jordan made Academy
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February 17, 2026
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Leading studs claim honours at AD Arabian Horse C'ship
The Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship ‘Title Show’, concluded last night at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island Abu Dhabi, as distinguished officials and a large public were in attendance for the event.
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February 17, 2026
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Inspections held at beauty centres, barbershops
In line with its commitment to protecting public health and safety and enhancing the quality of services provided to the community, Abu Dhabi City Municipality carried out awareness and inspection campaigns to ensure compliance with health requirements at women's beauty centres and men’s barbershops, both inside and outside Abu Dhabi Island.
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February 17, 2026
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Dubai public transport carries 2.2m passengers per day: RTA
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 802.1 million riders used public transport, shared mobility and taxis in 2025, compared with 747.1 million in 2024, marking a 7.4 percent increase.
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February 17, 2026
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Dubai Games prize money to be given as charity
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed that the prize money won by the F3 and NAS teams during the Dubai Games 2026 be donated to charitable causes.
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February 17, 2026
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Humanoid robots ready for Lunar New Year showtime
China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, will be viewed later on Monday as a showcase for the country’s cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of manufacturing.
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February 17, 2026
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Wales coach Tandy admits no quick fix after French mauling
Wales coach Steve Tandy admits there are no easy solutions to their struggles after a 54-12 Six Nations defeat to France on Sunday, but is adamant they are an improving team following a fixture played in front of a record low crowd in Cardiff.
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