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SIAD to open 3 new mosques
Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department (SIAD) has announced the opening of three new mosques in various areas of the emirate during July and August.
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June 21, 2025
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Dubai firm hails IDEX after winning award
Dubai's global leadership in the exhibitions and events sector, as highly appreciated with its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and innovation-driven approach, combined with supportive regulations and exceptional capability in hosting world-class events, make it a top global destination for business and knowledge exchange.
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June 21, 2025
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Thousands of Afghans flee Iran to escape war
Thousands of Afghans are fleeing Iran every day to escape deportation and war, a major international aid agency and Taliban official said Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Rehabilitation workshop students honoured
Students who performed well at the Vocational Rehabilitation Programmes and Workshops of Rashid Center for People of Determination have been honoured in a ceremony.
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June 21, 2025
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Pacers silence Thunder to stay alive in NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday to force a decisive game seven in the NBA Finals.
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June 21, 2025
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Mohammed announces new ministry of foreign trade
Following consultations and approval of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Friday changes to the UAE government.
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June 21, 2025
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Richards's goal gives US spot in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarters
The US booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Austin on Thursday.
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June 21, 2025
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Punjab CM opens ‘Clinics on Wheels’ project
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the second phase of the “Clinics on Wheels” project in Lahore.
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June 21, 2025
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Kerala woman ends life after 'mob trial,' 3 SDPI men held
Three men have been arrested and remanded in judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman in her 40s allegedly after being subjected to moral policing for talking to her male friend.
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June 21, 2025
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UAE President sends written message to Canadian PM
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, focusing on bilateral relations between the UAE and Canada.
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June 21, 2025
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Nayeem and Shadman star as Bangladesh gain upper hand on Day 4
Bangladesh edged ahead of Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in Galle on Friday, extending their lead to 187 runs with seven wickets in hand.
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June 21, 2025
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Court cannot support fraudulent activity: HC
The Calcutta High Court on Friday held that the West Bengal government's proposed scheme to pay a stipend to non-teaching staff losing jobs following an order from the Supreme Court in April this year amounted to “fraudulent activity, cheating, and corruption” as it stayed the measure for now.
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June 21, 2025
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NBA star Durant takes minority PSG stake
NBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the French club said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Adhraa is first woman officer to sketch crime scenes
First Warrant Officer Adhraa Obaid Al Zaabi is a shining example of Emirati women in security work.
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June 21, 2025
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Sharjah Airport's remarkable progress, rapid growth highlighted
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) held its annual ceremony honouring employees, strategic partners, and media representatives. The event was attended by a number of high-ranking officials and representatives from government and private sector entities, reflecting the vital role that teams and partner organizations play in positioning Sharjah Airport as a global hub for air travel and aviation services.
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June 21, 2025
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Veteran actor Ayesha Khan found dead in her apartment
Veteran actor Ayesha Khan has been found dead in her apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi.
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June 21, 2025
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North Korea flag disrupts South church service in 'hacking incident'
One of South Korea's largest megachurches said Friday its YouTube worship service was briefly hacked during a live broadcast to display the North Korean flag, with a government agency saying it was checking the details.
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June 21, 2025
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Gill, Jaiswal hit centuries to put India in command
Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday.
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June 21, 2025
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Chelsea boss Maresca ‘trusts’ Mudryk after doping charge
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said that he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was charged by England’s Football Association with violating anti-doping rules, but confirmed the club were looking to strengthen in his position.
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June 21, 2025
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Superyacht raised from seabed off Sicily
A British-flagged luxury superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, resurfaced on Friday as salvage recovery crews readied it to be hauled ashore for further investigation.
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June 21, 2025
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Why California won't give up the dream of high-speed rail
We have heard the stories and seen the headlines over and over: \"Trump Administration to Pull $4 Billion in Funding for California High-Speed Rail,\" \"California's high-speed rail project has 'no viable path forward,' new report says.\" In the face of constant negative prognostications and outright attacks by pundits and politicos of all stripes, how is it that California, like Sisyphus, keeps pushing such a giant boulder up an ever-growing mountain?
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June 21, 2025
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Copper drops to one-week low on geopolitical, tariff uncertainty
Copper prices eased for a fourth straight session on Friday and touched their lowest in a week on uncertainties about the Middle East, US tariffs and Chinese demand.
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June 21, 2025
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UK, France bake in heat wave as 40 million face alert in US
The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer.
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June 21, 2025
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Relieved Pakistanis recall 'horrifying nights' in Iran
Mohammad Hassan anxiously returned to Pakistan from neighbouring Iran this week after witnessing drones, missiles, and explosions tear through Tehran's sky during what he called long, “horrifying nights.”
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June 21, 2025
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Selles replaces Wilder at Sheffield as new manager
Sheffield United named Ruben Selles as manager to replace Chris Wilder who left after a mutual agreement following the club's failure to gain promotion to the English Premier League (EPL), the second-tier Championship side said on Wednesday.
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June 20, 2025
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Guardiola hails new signings as Man.City survive 'hard conditions' at CWC clash
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
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June 20, 2025
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Summer health campaign to begin in Sharjah on July 3
A public-private partnership in Sharjah, that has institutionalised a summer health-and-wellness campaign, expands this year to include households and delivery personnel who have become an essential since the notorious Novel Coronavirus.
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June 20, 2025
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US tightens social media vetting for foreign students
President Donald Trump's administration ordered the resumption of student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting in a bid to identify any applicants who may be hostile towards the United States, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by Reuters.
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June 20, 2025
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova calls time on tennis career
PARIS: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announced on Thursday that she will be retiring from the professional tennis circuit after this year's US Open.
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June 20, 2025
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Ministry of Sports launches Talent Committee Platform
The Ministry of Sports launched the 'Talent Committee Platform', an initiative overseen by the UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS), which is a key body within the Ministry.
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