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Additional counting, police monitors deployed in Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced its decision to deploy 165 additional counting observers to assist the existing counting observers for May 4, when the counting of votes for the recently concluded two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal will be taken up.
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May 03, 2026
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SC's ruling weakens voting rights protection
The Supreme Court has again dealt a devastating blow to voting equality in the United States.
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May 03, 2026
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When Preity Zinta revealed the one co-star she would not call in a time of crisis
Actress Preity Zinta had once revealed why she would not call actor Saif Ali Khan in a time of crisis.
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May 03, 2026
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IQOS teams up with Dubai-based French artist
IQOS has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with Dubai-based French artist Charlotte de Belle to celebrate the launch of the IQOS ILUMA i Electric Purple.
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May 03, 2026
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Hundreds gather to celebrate LA mailman's retirement
There were 200 people on the back patio of Glassell Park’s Verdugo Bar, and John Ayala had a hug for all of them.
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May 03, 2026
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Ethiopia to host Zayed Charity Run today
The official press conference for the Zayed Charity Run was successfully held on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a key milestone ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for May 3 at Meskel Square.
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May 03, 2026
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Vice President's Jiu-Jitsu Cup kicks off in Dubai
The ninth edition of the Vice President's Jiu-Jitsu Cup began on Saturday at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, drawing big crowds and setting the tone for a highly competitive two-day championship featuring athletes from top clubs and academies from across the UAE.
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May 03, 2026
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Light vehicles top road incidents in UAE
Statistics from the Ministry of Interior reveal that light vehicles were the primary contributors to traffic accidents nationwide last year, accounting for 3,834 incidents.
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May 03, 2026
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Egypt announces new gas discovery
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with projected production of 50 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) following the drilling of the exploratory well (Nidoco N-2) in the West Abu Madi area, cooperated by Italy's Eni and the UK’s British Petroleum.
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May 03, 2026
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ITU Council adopts UAE-led resolution on Iranian attacks
The UAE, a member of the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), led a diplomatic initiative at the ITU Council in Geneva, presenting a draft resolution on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the impact of attacks on civilian telecommunications and ICT infrastructure.
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May 03, 2026
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Global autism awareness campaign launched
Under the patronage of Sheikha Moza Bint Suhail, the Executive Committee of the International Autism Conference has announced the launch of a global awareness campaign under the slogan “Smile... Your Smile Is Enough to Make Them Happy.”
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May 03, 2026
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PM pushes for boost to spiritual, cultural tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight on Saturday on the exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha here.
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May 03, 2026
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US troop pullout from Germany deepens its tension with Europe
Germany's defence minister on Saturday appeared to take in stride a Pentagon announcement that the United States plans to pull some 5,000 troops out of the country, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to reduce America's commitment to European security.
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May 03, 2026
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Opec+ set for another oil output quota hike
Opec+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but the increase will remain largely on paper as long as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies.
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May 03, 2026
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University of Sharjah hosts Moldova at Spark 18 event
The University of Sharjah (UoS) recently hosted the Republic of Moldova as the guest of honour of the College of Communication's annual Spark 18 Graduation Exhibition And Student Film Festival.
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May 03, 2026
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Kostyuk beats Andreeva, wins first Madrid Open title
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.
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May 03, 2026
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UAE resumes normal air traffic operations
GCAA announces full resumption of air navigation operations within the UAE airspace and lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
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May 03, 2026
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More than 1,000 tour operators to attend Global Travel Market '26
More than 1000 tour operators from both India and various international destinations are set to participate in the second edition of South India’s renowned travel and trade expo, the Global Travel Market (GTM 2026), in the scenic state capital of Kerala next month.
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May 03, 2026
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UAE strengthens AI leadership with talent investment
The United Arab Emirates is making strategic investments in developing a new generation of young talent capable of leading the future of artificial intelligence, in step with rapid global advances in technology and digital transformation.
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May 03, 2026
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Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced on Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
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May 03, 2026
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Clinical Chennai outclass Mumbai by eight wickets to keep playoff hopes alive
Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical all-round performance to outclass Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday to stay in the hunt for the playoffs.
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May 03, 2026
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'Awareness Begins at Home' drive launched
In conjunction with the Year of the Family, the Sharjah Police, represented by the Security Media Department, launched a community awareness campaign entitled \"Awareness Begins at Home\" in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), the Child Safety Foundation, the Sharjah Family and Community Council Media Office, and Sharjah Children, which is part of the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators.
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May 03, 2026
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Rsım aid for uninsured victims of Valparai tragedy
In a move aimed at offering some relief to grieving families, the state Cabinet on Saturday sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 1 million each to the families of five victims of the devastating Valparai ghat road accident who were not covered by insurance.
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May 03, 2026
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GCC outperforms global average in 2026 economic freedom index
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, reflecting stronger economic openness and an improved business environment, data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) showed.
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May 03, 2026
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China railway handles record 24.8m passengers on May Day
China's railway network handled 24.8 million passengers on May I, a single-day record, the China State Railway Group said on Saturday.
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May 03, 2026
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Villarreal seal CL berth with thumping win over Levante
Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga on Saturday.
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May 03, 2026
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Conservatism could save America, the small-c kind
Conservatism is in decline.
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May 03, 2026
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Al Wahda beat Al Ain on penalties to secure fourth ADIB Cup crown
With both teams unable to break the deadlock, the match ended in a goalless draw, leading to a tense penalty shootout. Al Wahda kept their composure under pressure, triumphing 4-2 to claim the title
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May 03, 2026
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Al Masaood Group supports UAE industrial development
Al Masaood Group has announced its participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 4-7 May.
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May 03, 2026
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Airlines cut fares for domestic flights amid drop in passengers
The cancellation of 120 flights due to a marked drop in the number of passengers following an extraordinary increase in fares in the wake of the US-Iran war has prompted the national as well as international airlines to slash fares by Rs15,000 to Rs20,000 for the passengers travelling within the country.
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