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T20 World Cup hero Allen says New Zealand confidence high for final
Semi-final hero Finn Allen said New Zealand's thumping semi-final win over South Africa was a 'huge confidence booster' ahead of going for their maiden T20 World Cup title in Sunday's final.
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March 06, 2026
Gulf Today
Opec Fund marks 50th anniversary with record $3.2 billion in financing
The Opec Fund for International Development (Opec Fund) committed a record $3.2 billion to development operations in 2025, the highest annual volume in the institution's history, and a 39 per cent increase year-on-year.
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March 06, 2026
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Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains
Asian equities jumped on Thursday after a three-day rout sparked by the Middle East war, but concerns about an extended conflict helped oil extend gains, and analysts warned of more volatility ahead.
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March 06, 2026
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MOET calls for reporting food price increase
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) has called for reporting any increase in food prices or any observed violation by submitting a complaint through the electronic complaint services on the Ministry's website via the link https://www.moet.gov.ae/consumer-complaintsl, or by calling or sending a message on WhatsApp to 8001222, or by email to info@moet.gov.ae.
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March 06, 2026
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Real will 'keep fighting' in title race, promises coach Arbeloa
Real Madrid will “keep fighting” as long as they mathematically have a chance of winning La Liga, after slipping four points behind Barcelona, under-pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa said on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Special flight to bring fruits, vegetables to Abu Dhabi today
The Cochin International Airport in Kerala is set to facilitate a special freighter flight, operated by National Airlines based in ‘Abu Dhabi, on Friday.
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March 06, 2026
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Trump wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran's next supreme leader as the US and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day.
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March 06, 2026
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Panic in Beirut as Israel orders evacuation
Traffic was gridlocked in Lebanon 's capital on Thursday as panicked residents tried to flee after Israel's military ordered people from all of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate, apparently signaling plans for a major bombardment of the area.
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March 06, 2026
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Qatar GP looks very difficult, says MotoGP boss
Holding MotoGP's Qatar Grand Prix in April looks ‘difficult’ due to conflict in the Gulf region, series boss Carmelo Ezpeleta said on Wednesday in comments that also increased uncertainty about scheduled Formula One races.
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March 06, 2026
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ICO delivers 225,000 Iftar meals to over 600 villages
The International Charity Organisation (ICO) said its Ramadan “Iftar” initiative has reached more than 600 villages across several Muslim countries, distributing 225,000 Iftar meals and over 16,000 food parcels during the first half of Ramadan.
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March 06, 2026
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Malaysia's CB holds key rate, upbeat on growth prospects
Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fourth straight meeting on Thursday, maintaining an upbeat tone on the country's growth prospects despite risks from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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March 06, 2026
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Djokovic downplays retirement talk; Andreeva ready for role as defending Indian Wells champion
Novak Djokovic said he sees no reason to retire from tennis given that he is still motivated to compete and capable of beating the best players in the world.
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March 06, 2026
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Formula One champion Norris hungry for more glory
Lando Norris said on Thursday that winning his first Formula
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March 06, 2026
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UAE intercepts more drones, missiles as conflict rages on
The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE air defence systems detected seven ballistic missiles, intercepting and destroying six of them, while one ballistic missile fell inside the country.
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March 06, 2026
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A world of words that is appreciated by all
South Philly's Mark Abadi has had a way with word games since he was old enough to pick up a Scrabble board.
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March 06, 2026
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China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%
China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at between 4.5 per cent and 5 per cent and will strive to achieve better results in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
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March 06, 2026
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German League leader Bayern host Gladbach, target treble
With another German title almost certain, Bayern Munich are targeting a Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League treble - along with a few records.
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March 06, 2026
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Farrell backs Gibson-Park as perfect fit before 50th Ireland Test
Antoine Dupont deserves to be hailed far and wide in Andy Farrell’s opinion.
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March 06, 2026
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HC seeks Sabarimala accounts’ audit
In another jolt for the state government, the Kerala High Court issued a directive on Thursday highlighting numerous discrepancies in financial accounts related to a major event organised to promote the famed Hindu hill shrine of Sabarimala as a global pilgrimage destination.
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March 06, 2026
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Australia join South Korea in quarters of Women's Asian Cup
Australia demolished Iran 4-0 to join South Korea in the quarterfinals of the Women's Asia Cup on Queensland's Gold Coast on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Past champions clash in pulsating G3 Ras Al Khor
Mysterious Night rarely runs a bad race at this track and returns after finishing fifth in the G2 Al Fahidi Fort last time out.
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March 06, 2026
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Self-care should be significant before selfies
From Ingrid Rice
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March 06, 2026
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Emirati businessman gives Dhs10m to Edge of Life
Emirati businessman Abdul Rahim Belghozooz Al Zarooni announced a contribution of DhsIO million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of Dhs| billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger around the world.
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March 06, 2026
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JD-U workers furious as Nitish files RS nomination
While senior Janata Dal-United leaders appeared supportive of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to enter the Rajya Sabha, strong resentment erupted among party workers across Patna on Thursday.
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March 06, 2026
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Tesla UK car sales decline 37 per cent
Tesla’s UK sales dropped 37% in February from a year earlier, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed on Thursday, as the automaker stayed under pressure from booming demand for EVs from Chinese competitors such as BYD.
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March 06, 2026
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UAE, Bangladesh leaders seek de-escalation for regional security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received a phone call from Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region and affirmed Bangladesh's solidarity with the UAE in all measures it is taking to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people.
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March 06, 2026
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UAE, Italian FMs discuss ways to boost ties
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, during his working visit to Rome.
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March 06, 2026
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Air Arabia warns of fake accounts, scams
Air Arabia has issued an alert about fake accounts and scams, highlighting that its sole official social media account is verified with a gold checkmark.
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March 06, 2026
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Scheffler seeks new streak at Arnold Palmer Invitational
With his historic streak of top-10 finishes over, Scottie Scheffler looks to write another page in the history books this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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March 06, 2026
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The to-do list of Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoir
Delroy Lindo is feeling the love and planning for the future.
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