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Newborn's death rekindles debate over home births in Kerala
A tragic newborn death in Kottayam district has once again brought the contentious issue of home births in Kerala into sharp focus, prompting renewed calls for stricter regulation and clearer government guidelines on childbirth practices outside medical institutions.
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April 23, 2026
Gulf Today
May 27 is first day of Eid Al Adha: SSAH
Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH), affiliated with the University of Sharjah, announced the results of the astronomical calculations for the sighting of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, indicating that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be astronomically the first day of Eid Al Adha.
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April 23, 2026
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Sheikh Mansour witnesses launch of EACE 2026 in Al Ain
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, witnessed the launch of the second edition of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition (EACE) 2026, which is being held in Al Ain from April 22 to 26.
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April 23, 2026
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Chinese carmakers try to expand in Europe
Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally.
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April 23, 2026
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Jadeja's unbeaten 43, Archer's 3-20 help Rajasthan beat LSG
Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 43 off 29 balls, along with a terrific haul of 3-20 by Jofra Archer, helped Rajasthan Royals successfully defend a modest total to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in their IPL encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
Gulf Today
Over 1,000 to participate in 'Gulf Creators'
The UAE will be hosting the \"Gulf Creators\" event, a dedicated platform for GCC dialogue organised by the UAE Government Media Office on 27 April at the Atlantis, The Palm Dubai.
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April 23, 2026
Gulf Today
Company ordered to pay investor over Dhs195,000
The Civil Court in Dubai annulled a partnership and share sale agreement between an investor and a company that had declared that its capital was Dhs500 million.
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April 23, 2026
Gulf Today
It's up to SpaceX and Blue Origin to stick the moon landing
The Artemis II mission around the moon provided a conflicted nation with a much-needed wave of shared enthusiasm derived from achieving a lofty goal.
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April 23, 2026
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China selects 2 Pak astronauts as candidates for space mission
China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday.
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April 23, 2026
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Eva Longoria talks about what she misses about the US while living abroad
Actress Eva Longoria shared that she and her husband, Jose Baston, and their seven-year-old son, Santiago, had been splitting their time between Spain and Mexico for years.
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April 23, 2026
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Calhanoglu stars as Inter fightback to reach Coppa Italia showdown
Inter Milan reached the Coppa Italia final on Tuesday as a late Hakan Calhanoglu-inspired comeback earned them a 3-2 victory over Como after trailing 2-0 to win the semifinal tie on aggregate after a goalless draw in the first leg.
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April 23, 2026
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Mamata warns of 'false voting,' urges vigilance on poll day
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would use central forces to indulge in false voting during the ongoing Assembly elections and urged them not to become a part of such political activities.
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April 23, 2026
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Attack refinery main crude unit shuts down amid road closures
The Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) — the only oil refinery in the north of Pakistan — has been forced to shut down until undoing of ongoing road closures in different parts of the country to beef up security measures ahead of the possible US-Iran talks in Islamabad.
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April 23, 2026
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Shabab Al Ahli cry foul over ACL semis defeat against Machida
UAE side Shabab Al Ahli on Wednesday formally requested that their Asian Champions League semifinal against Japanese club Machida Zelvia be replayed, claiming that their late equaliser should have stood.
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April 23, 2026
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Eala and Starodubtseva move ahead as Prizmic stuns Berrettini at Madrid Open
Filipina star Alexandra Eala enjoyed a strong start to her Madrid Open campaign on Wednesday, moving past Russian qualifier Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-3 to reach the second round at the event for the third straight year.
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April 23, 2026
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Shahbaz welcomes Trump's truce extension, reaffirms push for talks
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has hailed the extension of the Iran ceasefire by President Donald Trump, saying it hopes ongoing diplomatic efforts will help pave the way towards a broader peace agreement.
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April 23, 2026
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Chelsea sack coach Rosenior amid worst goal scoring drought in 114 years
Chelsea sacked manager Liam Rosenior on Wednesday following a catastrophic run of form that has left the London club's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread while they also endured their worst goal-scoring drought in over a century.
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April 23, 2026
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Mbappe and Vinicius lift Real out of 4-game slump with win over Alaves
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona.
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April 23, 2026
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Dubai National Theatre launches 'Choral Singing Workshop'
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April 23, 2026
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Maoist landmine legacy haunts India
India’s blood-soaked six-decade Maoist insurgency may be over, but a lethal legacy remains: hundreds of crude landmines planted by the rebels along forest tracks.
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April 23, 2026
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Dubai Basketball secure first place in ABA League top 8 with win
Dubai Basketball have officially secured first place in the 2025/26 ABA League Top 8 stage following a commanding 92:64 road victory over Bosna BH Telecom in Sarajevo.
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April 23, 2026
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Awqaf Dubai supports schools project with Dhs1m
The Endowments and Minors' Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has contributed Dhs1 million to the “Dubai Schools” project as part of a community partnership.
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April 23, 2026
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Gulf Medical University wins honour from global body
Gulf Medical University (GMU) has achieved a significant global milestone as its Physiotherapy Programme secures full accreditation from World Physiotherapy, making it the first in the UAE and among a select group of programs worldwide to receive this prestigious recognition.
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April 23, 2026
Gulf Today
5 unmissable reads by Emirati authors for World Book Day
With World Book Day on April 23, Emirates Literature Foundation is celebrating the stories and voices that continue to shape the UAE's vibrant literary landscape - at a particularly significant moment for the organisation.
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April 23, 2026
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Employer fined Dhs100,000 for negligence
Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered an employer to pay Dhs100,000 to an employee, who was working at a site of a popular housing unit owned by the employer and sustained an injury which caused him a permanent disability estimated at 75% functional impairment of his right lower limb.
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April 23, 2026
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Villagers reject plan for “Pacific ashtray’
An Australian billionaire’s plan to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji amounts to “waste colonialism” and risks spoiling a “beach paradise”, villagers and the Pacific nation’s UN ambassador said, Traditional landowner Inoke Tora boarded a bus to the capital Suva on Tuesday with a petition from villagers opposing the $630 million waste-to-energy incinerator, which is forecast to consume 900,000 tonnes of non-recyclable rubbish each year.
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April 23, 2026
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EU sets out plans to tackle high energy prices
The European Commission set out plans on Wednesday to cut electricity taxes and coordinate the summer refill of countries’ gas storage, as it seeks to cushion the energy fallout from the Iran war.
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April 23, 2026
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Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran stops two
Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two, global security monitors and the country’s Revolutionary Guards said, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war.
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April 23, 2026
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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs34b Dubai Metro Gold Line
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the Dubai Metro Gold Line, the emirate's largest sustainable transport project.
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April 23, 2026
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CBUAE achieves strong progress in Emiratisation across various sectors
Embodying the vision of the wise leadership and implementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE, the CBUAE continued its strategic efforts to promote Emiratisation across the banking, financial, and insurance sectors.
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