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Coach Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their English Premier League (EPL) title bid after the leaders blew a two-goal lead in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves.
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February 20, 2026
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Dhoni's advice helped me, says Dube after match winning knock vs Netherlands
India all-rounder Shivam Dube credited former skipper MS Dhoni for bringing clarity to his batting approach after he played a match-winning 67-run knock against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.
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February 20, 2026
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Dewa, India boost clean energy cooperation
DUBAI: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), emphasised Dewa's commitment to building strong relationships with diplomatic missions and enhancing collaboration with Indian companies across the energy and water sectors.
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February 20, 2026
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Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle CL romp
Norway's Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season's runners-up 3-1 in the first leg of their knockout phase playoff tie after Anthony Gordon scored four as Newcastle United hammered Qarabag 6-1 in Azerbaijan.
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February 20, 2026
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Rio Tinto’s annual earnings flat as iron ore weakens
Rio Tinto reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations as its mainstay iron ore business suffered from lower prices, though this was offset by a strong performance from its copper division.
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February 20, 2026
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Charity distributes 30,000 Iftar meals
Sharjah Charity Association began distributing 30,000 Iftar meals at 129 locations across the emirate of Sharjah on the first day of Ramadan, as part of its plan to distribute one million meals throughout the Holy Month.
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February 20, 2026
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Italian Milan takes sprint honours at UAE Tour
Jonathan Milan beat Ethan Vernon and his own younger brother Matteo Milan in a bunch sprint on stage four of the UAE Tour on Thursday.
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February 20, 2026
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Notice to Censor Board over plea to ban Kerala Story-2
Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on a petition seeking cancellation of the censor certificate granted to the forthcoming film The Kerala Story 2, intensifying a political and cultural debate that has already begun to reverberate across the state.
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February 20, 2026
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Tariffs paid by midsized US companies tripled last year
Tariffs paid by midsized US businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursdaymore evidence that President Donald Trump's push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.
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February 20, 2026
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Oscar contender 'Hamnet' drives surge in tourism at Shakespeare's heritage sites
On a cloudy winter's day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway's cottage, family residence of the bard's wife.
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February 20, 2026
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Thai cops go undercover as lion dancers to arrest thief
Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week's Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts, police said on Thursday.
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February 20, 2026
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'Eala's grit, humility and passion have captured every Filipino's heart'
Philippine star Alexandra “Alex” Maniego Eala, who has inspired her countrymen to love tennis other than basketball and volleyball, is grateful to her parents who have helped her stay grounded.
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February 20, 2026
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Pakistan hockey chief resigns after 'shabby' win-less Australia tour
Pakistan's hockey chief resigned on Thursday, a day after the prime minister ordered an inquiry into a shambolic tour of Australia that saw the national team scrubbing dishes in a guest house.
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February 20, 2026
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'Seeds For Gaza' humanitarian initiative launched
Careem is launching “Seeds For Gaza,” a community-led donations initiative supporting on-ground humanitarian relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in Gaza during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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February 20, 2026
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Woman told to pay two Dhs20,000 over insult
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs20,000 in compensation to two women whom she insulted with honour-damaging words via a social media platform.
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February 20, 2026
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UAE Food Bank to distribute 8 million meals in Ramadan
Under the directives of Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Supreme Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank, the UAE Food Bank has launched the “Bank of Goodness in the Month of Giving” campaign.
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February 20, 2026
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Losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint
Social media trends can land you in hospital.
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February 20, 2026
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CSO trains over 1,000 staff in Emirates National Schools
The Child Safety Organisation (CSO) in Sharjah implemented its annual Child Protection Methodology Programme during February, training more than 1,000 staff members across six branches of Emirates National Schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
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February 20, 2026
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Daesh-link citizen barred by Australia
Australia's government banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to Daesh group from returning home from a detention camp in Syria, the latest development in the case of fraught repatriation of families of Daesh fighters.
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February 19, 2026
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Batters must take more ownership, says Litchfield before India tie
Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australia’s batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a vital T201 against India in Canberra.
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February 19, 2026
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AD Ports, BUA and MAIR team up to establish global food refineries
AD Ports Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUA Group, one of Africa's largest foods, mining, manufacturing, and industrial conglomerates, and MAIR Group, a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, to explore the development of integrated sugar refineries and edible oil facilities in Abu Dhabi and select international markets.
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February 19, 2026
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Minnesota changes national narrative on immigration
On Feb. 12, Tom Homan announced a drawdown of the 3,000 federal immigration agents deployed to Minnesota.
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February 19, 2026
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We are positioning AUS to anticipate change: Bodour
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), chaired AUS' Board of Trustees meeting held recently on campus, where the board reviewed strategic priorities and approved a series of resolutions that advance academic growth, strengthen governance and reinforce long-term institutional resilience.
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February 19, 2026
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Greek artist gains global acclaim for Kalamata mural featuring Maria Callas
Long known for its olives and seaside charm, the southern Greek city of Kalamata has found itself in the spotlight thanks to a towering mural that reimagines legendary soprano Maria Callas as an allegory for the city itself.
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February 19, 2026
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Coach Enrique hails PSG's mental strength after victory over Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique hailed the mental strength of his side in coming from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, but warned the knockout round tie was far from finished.
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February 19, 2026
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Rulers pardon prisoners on the occasion of Ramadan
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates from correctional institutions across the country.
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February 19, 2026
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'Hafilat' topping up made easier on Tamm
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), under the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has introduced a convenient service for topping up the “Hafilat” public transport card.
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February 19, 2026
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Merz casts doubt on European fighter plane plan
Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.
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February 19, 2026
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MoU to support local entrepreneurs
Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Community Contributions Establishment-JOOD to support local entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on sustainability and social impact.
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February 19, 2026
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Turkish MPs back plan advancing PKK peace process
A Turkish parliamentary commission voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve a report envisaging legal reforms alongside the Kurdistan Workers Party's (PKK) disarmament, advancing a peace process meant to end decades of conflict.
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