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Tuchel’s England face defensive questions despite flying start
England's much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears linger as they attempt to seal a place in the knockouts on Tuesday.
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June 23, 2026
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Kerala plans changes in higher education system
Kerala has announced a series of initiatives to transform the higher education sector, aiming to attract foreign universities to establish campuses in the state and facilitate student exchange programmes.
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June 23, 2026
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UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Philippines
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
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June 23, 2026
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SEDD, Federal Tax Authority to boost exchange of information
Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” and Federal Tax Authority “FTA” signed a memorandum of association aimed at enhancing information exchange and e-linking between the two entities, which contributes to developing the government work system, raising the efficiency of data exchange, supporting tax compliance, and achieving integration between government entities in line with UAE's directions towards digital transformation and smart governance.
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June 23, 2026
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2 in 5 with CVD ‘have cardiovascular inflammation’
Around 18,904 patients across 18 countries have participated in a study Poseidon conducted by Novo Nordisk and it showed that CV (cardiovascular) inflammation remains highly prevalent among people with CVD (cardiovascular disease) despite current standard-of-care treatment.
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June 23, 2026
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Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea
Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory’s polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by.
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June 23, 2026
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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt start
Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez's side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo.
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June 23, 2026
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Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy
“Liberty means anything at all,” wrote George Orwell, in a preface to Animal Farm, “it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”
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June 23, 2026
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National Rehab Center launches awareness drive on drug abuse
The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marked annually on 26 June, under the theme ‘Supportive Family... Safe Community’.
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June 23, 2026
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Farm crisis demands certainty from congress now
Something is breaking in farm country, and the warning signs are growing harder to ignore.
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June 23, 2026
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Dubai facilitates third humane airlift for Ebola victims' aid
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a third humanitarian airlift in support of the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in close coordination with the European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO).
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June 23, 2026
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Miami art exhibit celebrates Africa’s soccer legacy throughout World Cup
A photo of Vinicius Junior celebrating a goal with one fist in the air was mounted near the entrance of the art exhibition, right next to an acrylic piece of a woman's dreadlocks suspended in air as she heads a soccer ball.
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June 23, 2026
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‘Absurd’ to doubt Spain, says coach De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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June 23, 2026
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Dhs124-million deal for selling offices in Dubai
Fam Properties has announced the sale of approximately 40,000 square feet of office space in Vision Tower in Dubai's Business Bay for Dhs124 million.
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June 23, 2026
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Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship attracts over 3,000 athletes
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that Round 5 of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) will take place from June 26 to 28 at Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi, with the participation of 3,000 men and women athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE.
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June 23, 2026
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Emirati marries off second sister without wedding ceremony
In an initiative implemented by Al Darei family for the second time in a row in compliance with the wise leadership's orders calling for reducing marriage expenses and moving away from extravagance, and encouraging young Emiratis to get married, Mohammed Salem Al Darei took the initiative to marry off his sister without a wedding ceremony.
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June 23, 2026
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Thumbay Labs celebrates 25 years in UAE with ISO honour
Marking 25 years of diagnostic service in the UAE, Thumbay Labs, the largest network of academic diagnostic referral laboratories in the Northern Emirates, has earned ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
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June 23, 2026
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‘Sharjah’s Ruler has made building of people every project’s hallmark’
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and University of Khorfakkan (UKF) President, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of University of Khorfakkan students, comprising 137 graduates, at the university’s theatre in Khorfakkan on Monday morning.
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June 23, 2026
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Officials visit Senior Citizens’ Happiness Centre
As part of its commitment to social responsibility and its dedication to promoting the values of compassion, gratitude, and community solidarity, Union Coop organised a visit to the Senior Citizens Happiness Centre in Dubai to check on the well-being of senior citizens and celebrate Father's Day, observed annually on June 21.
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June 23, 2026
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Solbakken wary of Senegal threat as Norway look to extend win run
Norway's World Cup return began with a roar, but manager Stale Solbakken said their next task is to show the same identity and discipline against a Senegal side with the pace and quality to punish any drop in standards.
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June 23, 2026
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Malaika Arora shares a heartfelt reflection on her journey with yoga
Actress and fitness enthusiast Malaika Arora has shared a heartfelt reflection on her journey with yoga.
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June 23, 2026
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Iran frustrate Belgium
Ten-man Belgium were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Iran in their World Cup Group G clash in Los Angeles on Sunday, failing to find a way past the stubborn Iranian defence.
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June 23, 2026
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Two activists sentenced to life over soldier's death during rally
Two leaders of a Baloch human rights group were sentenced to life in prison on Monday by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan over the death of a paramilitary soldier during a rally in 2024.
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June 23, 2026
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NA Speaker restores airing of PTI speeches with conditions
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has lifted longstanding curbs on the airing and dissemination of opposition members’ speeches on National Assembly (NA) TV, and the assembly’s social media platforms.
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June 23, 2026
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Over a dozen die in France as European cities sizzle
Thirteen drowned in France on Sunday and overnight into Monday as much of Europe sweltered through an intense heatwave, a spokesperson for the Civil Safety service said, and two kids were found in a car as a result of the extreme temperatures in the country.
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June 23, 2026
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Even after 90 years, Africa still counting loss of exodus
When Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal against Saudi Arabia, it reignited the old debate about how long African countries will pay the price for the exodus.
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June 23, 2026
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Global stocks steady, oil prices fall as Iran peace talks progress
European stocks and US futures steadied while oil prices dipped on Monday after mediators said progress had been made in US-Iran peace talks, helping calm fears the fragile process to end the war was breaking down.
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June 23, 2026
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June 30 deadline for Emiratisation targets in private sector: Ministry
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has reaffirmed that 30th June is the final deadline for private sector companies with 50 workers or more to meet their Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2026.
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June 23, 2026
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Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world
Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith’s chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.
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June 23, 2026
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Algeria’s fate in their own hands, says coach; WC fear factor gone: Jordan manager
Algeria have their fate in their own hands when they take on Jordan on Monday in a high-stakes World Cup encounter in California, coach Vladimir Petkovic said, with both sides facing the possibility of early elimination.
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