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Oppose delimitation jointly, Reddy urges southern states
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has reached out to his counterparts in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry to express concerns about the proposed delimitation exercise.
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April 16, 2026
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England beat Spain, Norway rout Slovenia in Women's WC qualifier
Lauren Hemp fired England to a 1-0 win over Spain on Tuesday as the Lionesses moved closer to qualifying for the Women's World Cup.
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April 16, 2026
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Man deported for stealing ACs from villa under construction
The Sharjah Misdemeanour Court has ordered the deportation of an Arab national in place of a two-year prison sentence after he was convicted of stealing multiple air conditioning units from a villa under construction.
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April 16, 2026
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UAE, Jordan tie up to develop railway network in Jordan
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Dr. Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Jordan to develop a railway network in Jordan and establish the UAE-Jordan Railway Company.
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April 16, 2026
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Patriot set for May 1 release after ban on movie lifted
Ending weeks of uncertainty around one of Malayalam cinema’s most anticipated releases, the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) has lifted its ban on the big-budget film Patriot, paving the way for its theatrical release on | May.
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April 16, 2026
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DWTC Hospitality serves 1.28m guests across 2,578 events in '25
DWTC Hospitality achieved record-breaking results in 2025, serving 1.28 million guests across 2,578 events - representing a significant 37 per cent increase from 930,000 guests in 2024.
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April 16, 2026
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Alcaraz pulls out with injury as Medjedovic ousts De Minaur; Jamie retires, Shelton sinks Blockx
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew on Wednesday from the Barcelona Open because of a wrist injury that troubled him in his first-round match, potentially casting doubt over his Roland Garros defence.
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April 16, 2026
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Meeting discusses plan to boost Sharjah's domestic tourism sector
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held an expanded meeting with the Hotels Sector Business Group's representative committee to explore the launch of a joint promotional campaign for domestic tourism amid rising market activity.
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April 16, 2026
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Thumbay opens Institute of Neurosciences
Thumbay University Hospital on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Thumbay Institute of Neurosciences—a dedicated centre for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
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April 16, 2026
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Georgia deepening relations with Moscow
When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer to student rallies.
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April 16, 2026
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Hamano strikes as Japan end US winning streak
Tottenham forward Maika Hamano scored the only goal as Japan ended the United States' 10-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory in a friendly in Seattle on Tuesday.
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April 16, 2026
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NOC must for maritime activity
Abu Dhabi Maritime, the entity responsible for managing and regulating the waterways in the emirate, stressed the need to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) before carrying out any maritime activity in Abu Dhabi waters.
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April 16, 2026
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Mleiha National Park unveils workshops for children
Mleiha National Park, the premier destination for history, nature and adventure in the Emirate of Sharjah, is offering an exciting lineup of educational workshops designed to engage curious young minds.
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April 16, 2026
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Verhoeven very dangerous and Joshua will beat Fury: Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk offered an explanation on Tuesday for why he's giving kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven a shot at his WBC heavyweight title.
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April 16, 2026
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Spain to give thousands of immigrants legal status
Spain's government finalised a migrant amnesty measure it had announced earlier this year, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working without authorisation in the southern European nation to apply for legal status.
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April 16, 2026
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Court orders man to return over Dhs30,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a person to return Dhs30,000 plus Dhs3,000 compensation to another after the former had offered his car for sale on social media and the buyer later found that the car had hidden defects.
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April 16, 2026
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Your AI chats could be used against you, warn US lawyers
As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) for advice, some US lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants when their freedom or legal liability is on the line.
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April 16, 2026
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China agreed not to send weapons to Iran, claims Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to its close partner Iran and that he has received personal assurances from leader Xi Jinping.
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April 16, 2026
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Sharjah PWD completes 3 parks in Central Region
The Sharjah Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed 3 park projects in the Central Region, according to Engineer Abdullah Al Tunaiji, Director of the Branches Department.
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April 16, 2026
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Policeman killed as militants attack anti-polio drive teams
At least one policeman was killed and another wounded in two separate attacks on polio vaccination teams in Pakistan on Wednesday, police said.
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April 16, 2026
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PM, army chief in diplomatic mission to end US-Iran war
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at the start of a four-day tour before a possible second round of US-Iran peace talks, his office said in a statement.
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April 16, 2026
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EPA participates in Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026
The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is taking part in the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026, held from 13th to 16th April in the Italian city of Bologna.
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April 16, 2026
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The Dreamwork Collective launches Safinah Danish Elahi's book
Safinah Danish Elahi.
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April 16, 2026
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Bodour opens PublisHer Lounge at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
PublisHer has again cemented its annual presence at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, convening the global community it has created to champion women’s leadership, recognise excellence and advance the future of reading cultures everywhere.
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April 16, 2026
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UAE, Iran leaders discuss regional de-escalation
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed regional developments and ways to deescalate tensions in the region.
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April 16, 2026
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Dar and Kohli shine as Bengaluru beat Lucknow convincingly in IPL
Rasikh Salam Dar took a four-wicket haul to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru set up a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match on Wednesday.
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April 16, 2026
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'Poor medical care' behind Imran's deteriorating health
Aleema Khan, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister and Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has appealed for his immediate transfer to the Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, citing critical deterioration in his vision.
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April 16, 2026
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Portsmouth dent Ipswich promotion bid, Saints post win
Ipswich's bid to reach the Premier League suffered a setback in a 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth, while red-hot Southampton stepped up their promotion push with a 3-0 win over Blackburn on Tuesday.
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April 16, 2026
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Palestinian launches immersive 3D virtual mall
UAE-based award-winning entrepreneur and expert in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and media, Fairouz Daoud has launched world's first immersive 3D virtual mall LaLaZar, aiming to bring groundbreaking experience of shared virtual world where users, as avatars, explore and discover products and interact with others in real time via chat and voice.
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April 16, 2026
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Student kills nine in Turkey school shooting
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape.
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