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India enjoys two years of sugar surplus, growers and officials say
India is set to produce surplus sugar for at least two consecutive years, as millions of farmers expand the area under sugarcane cultivation amid ample rainfall, boosting crop yields, growers and industry officials said.
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June 15, 2025
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Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries.
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June 15, 2025
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Liquor-linked liver deaths rising in women, young adults: Study
Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.
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June 15, 2025
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Ted Cruz's Fed new plan is a massive distraction
You can count on Senate Republicans to find pointless budgetary gimmicks to avoid talking about serious deficit reduction.
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June 15, 2025
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Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates
Israel on Saturday threatened to strike \"every target of the Ayatollah regime\" in Iran, whose president warned of a severe response if the Israeli attacks continue, fuelling fears of an escalating conflict.
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June 15, 2025
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Educators, school programmes honoured at ADEK Awards
Aiming to empower school communities to continuously raise the bar for quality education across the emirate - the second edition of the ADEK Awards concluded with winners announced across public, private, and charter schools, recognising outstanding contributions of educators and school programmes within Abu Dhabi's dynamic education ecosystem.
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June 15, 2025
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Al Ain records 49.1°C, fog likely today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that light fog may form over select coastal and inland areas on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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June 15, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace participates in Vatican meet
The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace participated in the “World in the Making Summit,” referred to as the “Shape the World Summit 2025,” which was held at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Vatican City, Rome, on June 12-13.
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June 15, 2025
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Bunge to close $34b Viterra merger
Global agribusiness Bunge Global SA said Friday it has received regulatory approval from China for its merger with Glencore-backed grain handler Viterra, the final hurdle for its $34 billion mega-deal announced two years ago.
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June 15, 2025
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US lawmaker, her husband shot dead in targeted attack
A gunman posing as a police officer killed a senior Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday in an apparent \"politically motivated assassination,\" and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said.
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June 15, 2025
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Football icon Beckham awarded knighthood, achieves ultimate goal
David Beckham's knighthood is the culmination of years of tireless efforts to transcend football and turn himself into a global icon at the \"intersection of sport, fashion and business.
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June 15, 2025
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Rakul Preet shares her traffic woes: Didn't move an inch in an hour
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has showcased her frustration over getting stuck in a heavy traffic jam in Mumbai and shared that her car didn't even move an inch in an hour.
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June 15, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit to begin on June 17
The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has announced the theme for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025, themed “Future Cities: Rethinking Infrastructure for Better Lifestyles”.
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June 15, 2025
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Telefonica sells its Ecuador unit Otecel for $380m
Spanish telecom company Telefonica said it had reached an agreement with Luxembourg-based Millicom International to sell 100 per cent of the shares of its Ecuador unit Otecel for $380 million.
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June 15, 2025
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Pogacar soars away from stellar field to extend Dauphine lead
For the second straight day, Tadej Pogacar rode away from his main rivals on the final ascent as he cemented his grip on the Criterium de Dauphine yellow jersey in Saturday's mountainous 'Queen Stage'.
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June 15, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends UoS graduation ceremony
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the graduation ceremony for students of the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
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King Charles leads tribute to India crash victims
A minute's silence for victims of the Air India plane disaster was observed on Saturday at King Charles II's birthday parade, where some senior members of the royal family also wore black arm bands.
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June 15, 2025
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Pak music icon launches debut solo single
Dubai-based renowned international singer, humanitarian, and global goodwill ambassador Sonia Majeed, who has represented Pakistan and the Middle East on world stages and platforms like the UN, Google, and CNN, has just unveiled the audio release of her debut solo single “Yariaan.”
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June 15, 2025
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Lee orders measures to stop anti-N. Korea leaflet launches
South Korea says the launch of leaflets could jeopardise the safety of border area residents and escalate army tensions in the region
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June 15, 2025
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A college degree is no longer a risk-free investment
My unifying theory of finance is that everything goes seriously wrong when people start seeing something - a bond, a mortgage-backed security, a crypto exchange as risk-free when it isn't.
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June 15, 2025
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Fast-expanding Kings League eyes US launch by 2026
The Gerard Pique-founded Kings League said on Saturday that it aims to launch its seven-a-side soccer format in the United States by 2026, adding to the list of nations where the online-orientated competition already has a footprint.
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June 15, 2025
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UAE's F&B sector continues to thrive
The UAE has emerged as one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world. As the UAE's F&B sector continues to thrive, emerging restaurateurs and young entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking innovative yet affordable technology solutions to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
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June 15, 2025
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Awami League slams Yunus's remarks on Bangladeshis
Bangladesh's Awami League strongly condemned the “disgraceful, insulting and deeply offensive” remarks made by the interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus against the people of the South Asian nation during his official visit to the United Kingdom.
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June 15, 2025
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IHC launches new reinsurance platform
IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, announced the official launch of Reinsurance Intelligence Quotient (RIQ), the newly named global reinsurance platform based in ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), the international finance centre in Abu Dhabi.
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June 15, 2025
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Turkish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal sign deal
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal and the leading European airline flying to Brazil, are expanding their existing codeshare partnership.
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June 15, 2025
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Milner eyes EPL record after extending Brighton deal
James Milner has agreed a one-year contract extension with Brighton and Hove Albion as the 39-year-old eyes the all-time record for appearances in the Premier League.
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June 15, 2025
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Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump protests
Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations on Saturday across the US against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilise and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary.
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June 15, 2025
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UAE, Czech Republic enhance bilateral ties
Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, held a working visit to the Czech Republic on the margins of the UAE's participation in the 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum.
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June 15, 2025
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Rice prices Japan's issue, on and off the farm
Ilis calm at Satoshi Yamazaki's rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple in Japan is threatening to deal the government a blow at the ballot box.
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June 15, 2025
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Sheikh Abdullah concludes official visit to US
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a working visit to the United States, during which he met with several senior US officials, including White House representatives, members of Congress and the Senate.
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