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Parish confirms Palace will appeal over Europa League demotion
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed his club will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being demoted from the Europa League.
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July 17, 2025
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SCCI finalises preparations for Al Dhaid Date Festival
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has finalised all preparations to launch the 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, which will take place from July 23 to 27 at Expo Al Dhaid.
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July 17, 2025
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Noah Wyle talks about his Emmy nomination for 'The Pitt'
Twenty-six years after Noah Wyle was last nominated for an Emmy, for his role as Dr. John Carter on NBC's long-running medical drama “ER,” the actor has scrubbed back in for a chance at a golden trophy.
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July 17, 2025
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Wallabies get Valetini fitness boost ahead of Lions Test
Flanker Rob Valetini has resumed training in a big boost for Australia ahead of the first Test against the British and Irish Lions, with assistant coach Geoff Parling Wednesday “very hopeful” the dynamic forward will be fit.
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July 17, 2025
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FTA urges early registration to benefit from penalty waiver
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed an increase in the number of beneficiaries from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative applicable to Taxable Persons and certain categories of Exempt Persons required to register with the FTA who were late in submitting their Corporate Tax registration applications within the deadline.
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July 17, 2025
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Israel bombs Syria army HQ after warning Damascus
Israeli Minister Katz called on Damascus to ‘leave the Druze in Sweida alone,’ later threatening in a statement to unleash “painful blows” to ‘eliminate the forces that attacked the Druze’
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July 17, 2025
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Yemeni force seized Iranian arms shipment for Houthis
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X on Wednesday that a military group known as the Yemeni National Resistance Forces (NRF) seized a 'massive' Iranian weapons shipment bound for Houthis.
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July 17, 2025
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University City Road partially closed for 40 days
The Sharjah Public Works Department has announced a partial closure of University City Road, extending from the intersection of Sheikh Saud Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Street to the Zawaya Walk project in the Al Shahba area.
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July 17, 2025
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Abrahamsen wins Tour de France's 11th stage, Pogacar survives scare
Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed despite crashing 4km from the line.
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July 17, 2025
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Donald Trump has finally found a way to arm Ukraine
WASHINGTON The US has also signalled willingness under the proposed arrangement with European allies to send additional offensive weapons, said one source familiar with the matter, though Trump has said that Ukraine should refrain from attacking Moscow
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July 17, 2025
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PM orders evaluation of ministries every 2 months
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the performance of ministries will be evaluated every two months following the determination of key performance indicators.
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July 17, 2025
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MoF launches 2027-2029 federal budget cycle
The Ministry of Finance has launched the federal general budget cycle for the 2027-2029 period, marking a new step in the continuous development of the government's financial system.
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July 17, 2025
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Star striker Yamal takes iconic Barca no.10 jersey
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number IO shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday.
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July 17, 2025
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Masdar announces divestment of its stake to Tadweer Group
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company-Masdar, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, on Wednesday announced the divestment of its stake, subject to customary closing conditions, in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to Tadweer Group, a leader in unlocking the value of waste.
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July 17, 2025
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Sharjah Airport posts strong growth
Sharjah Airport continues to align with Sharjah’s aspirations to be a preferred destination for travel and tourism.
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July 17, 2025
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NHRI team visits workers' housing facilities
The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) conducted a field inspection visit to a workers' accommodation facility in the emirate of Fujairah.
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July 17, 2025
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Mahedi and Tanzid excel as Bangladesh down Lanka in third T20 to win series 2-1
Mahedi Hasan took four wickets to help Bangladesh set up an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20 match to claim the series 2-1 at Colombo.
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July 17, 2025
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Decree on marriage leave for Dubai government staff
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, issued decree no. 31 for 2025 regarding marriage leave for the Government of Dubai employees.
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July 17, 2025
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Woman sues company over delayed wages
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance obligated a company to pay Dhs132,587 and a flight ticket at up to Dhs1,492 to a female employee for failing to pay her wages for several months.
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July 17, 2025
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Trump 'not currently firing Fed Chair, but not ruling out'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but added that he did not rule it out.
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July 17, 2025
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Belgium's trade deficit persists
Belgium's foreigntrade balanceremained in deficit between March and May, according to data published by the National Bank of Belgium.
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July 17, 2025
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Atletico sign American midfielder Cardoso to continue boosting squad
Atletico Madrid signed US midfielder Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis on Wednesday for a reported 25 million euros ($29 million).
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July 17, 2025
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UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines following 'safety improvements'
Britain has lifted a years-long ban on Pakistani airlines following improvements in the country's aviation safety standards, the British diplomatic mission in Islamabad said on Wednesday.
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July 17, 2025
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Sanction imposed on foreign bank
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of Dhs600,000 on a branch of a foreign bank 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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July 17, 2025
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Sweden flying under Euros radar ahead of England clash, says Asllani
Kosovare Asllani said on Wednesday that Sweden should be getting more attention for their performances at the Women's Euro 2025 as the Scandinavians prepare for a blockbuster quarterfinal against England.
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July 17, 2025
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Make-A-Wish brings joy to 418 children in Year of Community
In a year designated by the wise leadership as the “Year of Community,” Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, affirmed that the foundation succeeded in embodying its humanitarian vision, achieving its strategy and mission by bringing joy and hope to the hearts of hundreds of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
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July 17, 2025
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UK inflation unexpectedly rises to highest since January 2024
Britain's annual rate of consumer price inflation unexpectedly rose to its highest in over a year at 3.6 per cent in June, official figures showed on Wednesday, potentially making it a tougher call for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.
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July 17, 2025
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Is it time to give up on the NHS, our national religion?
Sajid Javid makes an unlikely Martin Luther, nailing his theses to the door of a London think tank, calling for a Reformation in the national religion.
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July 17, 2025
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Emirates Courier Express expands to Australia
Emirates has expanded its Emirates Courier Express solution into Australia. Coming just months after launch, the expansion signals the airline's commitment to reinventing the cross-border delivery experience.
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July 17, 2025
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20 killed in aid point crush in Gaza
At least 20 people were killed in a chaotic crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza on Wednesday, with the site’s operator blaming “agitators” within the crowd and the territory's civil defence agency attributing the panic to Israeli gunfire.
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