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Port of Salalah achieves record general cargo volumes in 2025
General cargo volumes handled at the Port of Salalah - Oman's principal logistics hub on the Indian Ocean - surged 17 per cent to a record 26.4 million tonnes in 2025, driven by rising exports of industrial minerals, notably gypsum and limestone.
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February 24, 2026
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Malaysia mulls law to curb premiership to two terms
Malaysia introduced new legislation on Monday to restrict the prime minister's tenure to a maximum of two terms, a move aimed at boosting accountability and curbing the overreach of executive powers.
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February 24, 2026
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Asian stock markets take a hop after Supreme Court tariffs blow
Asian stocks mostly rose and the dollar fell on Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.
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February 24, 2026
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Strasbourg snap Lyon winning streak, Giroud penalty helps Lille pip Angers
Joaquin Panichelli helped Strasbourg end Lyon's 13-game winning streak in all competitions on Sunday as Lille won 1-0 at Angers thanks to a penalty in first-half stoppage time from veteran striker Olivier Giroud.
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February 24, 2026
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Ramadan Festival for People of Determination begins
The Dubai Club for People of Determination has officially launched the new edition of its annual Ramadan Festival on Monday, featuring a diverse lineup of sporting, cultural and community events.
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February 24, 2026
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Hamas says group in final stage of choosing chief
A senior Hamas official told AFP that the Palestinian movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with two prominent figures competing for the position.
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February 24, 2026
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DCC hosts strategic roundtable on private sector growth, initiatives
Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its first quarterly roundtable meeting of Business Groups and Business Councils for 2026.
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February 24, 2026
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It's first ever Keyes novel to make the leap to TV show
When Marian Keyes introduced the Walsh sisters to the world in 1995, the five siblings arrived bound in a pretty pastel book jacket and marketed under the somewhat patronising label of “women's fiction”.
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February 24, 2026
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Undav snatches Stuttgart point at Heidenheim, Freiburg win
Deniz Undav scored with two minutes remaining to grab Stuttgart a 3-3 draw at last-placed Heidenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
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February 24, 2026
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How TikToker is helping lead California’s quake work
Wendy Bohon approached a table at the California Geological Survey library in Sacramento and began to give Puck's closing speech from William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
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February 24, 2026
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Egyptian expat remittances surge 40.5% to $41.5 billion in 2025: СВЕ
Remittance inflows from Egyptians working abroad rose 40.5% year on year in 2025, reaching $41.5 billion, up from about $29.6 billion in 2024, marking the highest recorded inflow, according to a Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) statement on Monday.
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February 24, 2026
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Fire brought under control
Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence teams efficiently brought a fire that erupted in a warehouse under control on Monday morning in Al Muzoon area in Abu Dhabi.
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February 24, 2026
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Investing in people is key to future growth: UAE Minister
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), said that advancing government operations and investing in human capital are central pillars of the UAE's vision and a practical reflection of its strategic direction under the ‘We the UAE 203!’ vision, which aims to build a more efficient, agile, and future-ready government.
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February 24, 2026
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Kerala signs Rs20b logistics agreements for Vizhinjam port
Kerala signed MoUs with three federal entities on Monday to launch a Rs20 billion logistics master plan at the Vizhinjam International Seaport.
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February 24, 2026
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With Federer in stands, Wawrinka makes winning start in Dubai
Forty-year-old Stan Wawrinka, the three-time Grand Slam winner who is competing in his final Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this week, rolled back the years on Centre Court to overcome Lebanese wildcard Benjamin Hassan in straight sets and become the oldest player to win a match in the Dubai tournament's 34-year history.
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February 24, 2026
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Rothrock sparks Sounders to win over Rapids in season opener
Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a rainy season opener on Sunday night.
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February 24, 2026
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US blizzard horror freezes travel plans of millions
A powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow (30 centimetres) across parts of the US Northeast on Monday, bringing travel to a near standstill for millions of residents as the treacherous conditions closed roads, shut down schools and train service and forced the cancellation of some 5,700 flights.
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February 24, 2026
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China urges US to cancel unilateral tariffs
China urged the United States on Monday to cancel unilateral tariffs announced by President Donald Trump after the US Supreme Court struck down many of his measures.
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February 24, 2026
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Enel plans $63 billion investments by 2028
Italy's biggest utility Enel said on Monday it would increase its capital expenditure in the next three years, shifting its focus onto renewables mainly in Europe and the United States.
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February 24, 2026
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'Tariff ruling unlikely to sway rate cut policy'
A top US Federal Reserve official said Monday that he did not expect the Supreme Court's decision against President Donald Trump's global tariffs to affect his view on whether to cut interest rates.
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February 24, 2026
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American investors moving to new markets
American investors appear to be moving from the largest economy in the world.
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February 24, 2026
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Kim re-elected head of ruling party as N.Korea hails N-arms
North Korean leader Kim Jong
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February 24, 2026
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Man accused of risking girl's safety while driving
The Sharjah Misdemeanour Court heard a case involving a Gulf national accused of jeopardizing a girl's safety through reckless driving.
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February 24, 2026
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German business sentiment rose more than expected in February
German business morale rose more than expected in February, a survey showed on Monday, as both current conditions and expectations increased.
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February 24, 2026
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Prestianni and Vinicius set to meet again after racism allegation in CL match
Vinicius Junior is set to face Gianluca Prestianni again in the Champions League, just a week after accusing the Benfica player of racially insulting him.
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February 24, 2026
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Milan beaten by Parma as Napoli rage at officials post Atalanta loss
AC Milan slumped to a surprise IO home loss to Parma on Sunday to leave city rivals Inter IO points clear at the top of Serie A, after Napoli lashed out at the refereeing following defeat at Atalanta.
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February 24, 2026
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'One Battle After Another' wins big at 79th BAFTA film awards
India made history at the BAFTAs when the Manipuri-language film 'Boong' was named Best Children's & Family Film. It is produced by Farhan Akhtar and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi
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February 24, 2026
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Kerala introduces historic Nativity Card Bill in House
In a move the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government described as “historic” and “rarest of the rare,” the Kerala Assembly on Monday witnessed the introduction of the Kerala Nativity Card Bill, 2026, a legislation that seeks to provide a legally backed identity document formally recognising a person as a native of the state.
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February 24, 2026
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Barca pounce on Real stumble, regain Spanish League lead with Levante romp
Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday.
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February 24, 2026
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Al Nasr, Khorfakkan share spoils as Al Ain beat Bani Yas in thriller
Al Nasrand Khorfakkan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Al Maktoum Stadium in Matchweek 17 of the ADNOC Pro League, with momentum swinging both ways before honours ended even.
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