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Venice divided ahead of billionaire Bezos' wedding
Celebrities in superyachts sail into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the UNESCO city is no billionaire’s playground.
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June 25, 2025
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Powell remains focused on inflation
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told the Republican-held House (of Representatives) Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that the Fed’s policy position is not meant as a criticism of President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
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June 25, 2025
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Indian women soccer coach urges for more post record win
It turned out to be a record-breaking day for the Indian women's national team as it bagged its biggest win in an official AFC match against Mongolia on Monday (June 23).
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June 25, 2025
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Row brews over availability of Wallabies for Lions tour ties
British and Irish Lions management have made it clear they expect Wallabies to be made available for the four matches the tourists will play against Super Rugby sides as they build up to the test series.
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June 25, 2025
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Fine for not installing 'Hassantuk'
Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Al Kathiri, representative of Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, stated that installing “Hassantuk\" smart fire detection and alarm system is a community responsibility for homeowners.
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June 25, 2025
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Iran to rebuild homes, facilities damaged by Israel
Iran said Tuesday it had begun efforts to rebuild residential areas and public infrastructure damaged in Israeli strikes over 12 days.
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June 25, 2025
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Filipinos urged to monitor regional developments
The One Philippines Team in the UAE has warned the nearly one million Filipinos across the seven emirates to closely monitor developments on regional events by way of legitimate sources of news and information.
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June 25, 2025
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Beijing to host Global Digital Economy Conference
The Global Digital Economy Conference 2025 will kick off in Beijing on 2nd July.
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June 25, 2025
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Ithra's installation by Saudi artist Raghad Al-Ahmed at Spain festival
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), a leading cultural institution in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, unveiled an immersive installation inspired by Saudi agricultural heritage at the Concéntrico International Festival of Architecture and Design in Logrono, Spain (June 19-24).
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June 25, 2025
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Jacqueline receives honour for her contribution to the world of cinema
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez took to social media to share that she was recently recognized at the prestigious Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) 2025 in Rimini.
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June 25, 2025
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Promoted Leeds boost defence with Bijol signing
Newly promoted Premier League club Leeds added Slovenia standout Jaka Bijol to its defense ahead of the second-tier champion's return to the top level.
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June 25, 2025
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Trying to be best player for team at opening spot: Khawaja
Ahead of the first Test against the West Indies, Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is trying to best player for the side at the opening spot.
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June 25, 2025
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SEWA opens scholarships' registration for students
Under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) on Monday opened registration for the distinguished high school students’ scholarships to enrol for the 2025-2026 academic year at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah.
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June 25, 2025
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Developing innovative leaders remains a national priority: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the 2024-2025 cohort of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Programme, launched by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), part of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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June 25, 2025
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Deadline for Emiratisation targets ends on June 30
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that it will take three measures against companies found committing fake Emiratisation.
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June 25, 2025
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Despite huge riches in bottom line, stakes high for Kompany at CWC
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team will go into the new Bundesliga season with “almost no preparation” because of their participation at the Club World Cup, but also highlighted some positives of being at the tournament.
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June 25, 2025
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Court upholds order requiring hospitals to display rates
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the law mandating clinical establishments in the southern state to display the fee for their services prominently.
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June 25, 2025
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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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