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NMDC LTS concludes acquisition of 70% equity stake
NMDC Group announced that NMDC LTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, completed the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake of the share capital and voting rights in Emdad, an integrated service provider specialising in the oil and gas, utilities, and industrial sectors. The transaction was financed through debt and equity.
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June 05, 2025
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After Real penalty furore, football's lawmakers rule for retakes
If Julian Alvarez slips while taking a spot kick for Atletico Madrid at the Club World Cup this month, he will get the second chance he was denied in the Champions League in March, after international football's rule-making body on Tuesday clarified the double-touch rule.
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June 05, 2025
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Germany clears $52b corporate tax relief package
The German cabinet approved a 46 billion-euro ($52 billion) tax relief package on Wednesday to support companies and revive its sluggish economy from this year through 2029, the government said.
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June 05, 2025
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Traditional roots, technological shoots, social pursuits: Mozhgan Afrisham's art
Based in the UAE, contemporary artist and art educator Mozhgan Afrisham works in mixed media, blending symbolism, innovation, and storytelling. Her works have been featured in major exhibitions across the UAE and inter-nationally. She is dedicated to sustainability, cultural dialogue, and community empowerment: she leverages art as a transformative medium, undertaking projects such as workshops, to further the cause of art and bring social change.
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June 05, 2025
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200,000 Afghans leave Pak since April deportation drive
More than 200,000 Afghans have left Pakistan since the government renewed a deportation drive in April, with Iran also stepping up expulsions of Afghans.
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June 05, 2025
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Eurozone business growth stalls in May as services stumble: PMI
Euro zone business activity barely expanded in May as the dominant services industry contracted for the first time since November, weighed down by falling demand that has plagued the bloc for a year, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025
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Brook relishing 'fun' start as England captain after Windies clean sweep
Harry Brook said he was having a “hell of a lot of fun” as England captain after his first series in permanent charge of the white-ball sides ended in a 3-0 clean sweep of the West Indies.
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June 05, 2025
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China's Wang cruises into last 16 at Indonesia Open
World number two Wang Zhiyi of China began her campaign at the Indonesia Open in style with a straightforward win over Taiwan's Hsu Wen-chiin the round of 32 in Jakarta on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025
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Sharjah and China strengthen cooperation and partnership
Sharjah Asset Management signs an MoU with China’s CICC to explore new horizons for research, investment and innovation between both parties
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June 05, 2025
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Punjab cabinet approves landmark child protection policy
In a historic move that underscores an unwavering commitment to children's rights, the Punjab cabinet has officially approved the province’s first-ever Comprehensive Child Protection Policy.
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June 05, 2025
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Film stars slam brutal killing of young TikToker
The gruesome murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf in Islamabad has sent shockwaves across the country, with people condemning the incident and calling for swift justice.
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June 05, 2025
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Pak 'ready for India talks, but not desperate,' says minister
Pakistan is “ready but not desperate” for talks with India, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, underlining the lack of a thaw in relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours following their worst military conflict in decades.
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June 05, 2025
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Wall Street climbs as tech boost offsets economic worries
US stocks edged higher on Wednesday, as strength in technology shares offset declines driven by weak economic data that deepened concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's erratic trade policies.
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June 05, 2025
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City set to sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders from Italian club Milan
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from Serie A side AC Milan on a five-year contract worth 55 million euros ($62.60 million), a team source confirmed on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025
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UNCTAD calls for stronger ocean economic governance
In 2023, global ocean trade reached $2.2 trillion - $1.3 trillion in services and $900 billion in goods.
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June 05, 2025
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Etihad Airways, STARLUX Airlines sign codeshare partnership deal
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a gateway between East and West.
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June 05, 2025
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Thunder and Pacers chase maiden NBA title
Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers open the NBA Finals on Thursday, each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown.
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June 05, 2025
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EDGE signs Dhs9 billion naval contract with Kuwait ministry
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major Dhs9 billion ($2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.
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June 05, 2025
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Firms team up to offer immigration services
VFS ETM, a VFS Global group company, has announced a partnership with Rayad Group to offer immigration advisory services throughout the United States.
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June 05, 2025
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Not 100% fit, England's Bright rules herself out of Women's Euros
England defender Millie Bright on Wednesday ruled herself out of selection for next month’s women's Euros, saying she is “not able to give 100 percent mentally or physically”.
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June 05, 2025
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UK services sector returns to growth in May: Survey
Britain’s services sector returned to tepid growth last month after fears about US President Donald Trump's tariffs caused the sector to shrink in April for the first time in a year and a half, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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June 05, 2025
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Company launches its first store in Dubai
Allen Solly, inspired by its Nottingham heritage and known for redefining workwear through smart casuals, has marked a significant milestone in its strategic global expansion with the launch of its first exclusive store in Dubai.
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June 05, 2025
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What is Ananya Panday day dreaming about while sweating it out in the gym?
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday took to social media to reveal what she's been daydreaming about at the gym. Taking to Instagram, the “Student of the Year” actress shared a series of photos and captioned it, “At the gym but day dreaming of other things.”
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June 05, 2025
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Evaristo wins accolades for breaking literary boundaries
Bernardine Evaristo doesn't like boundaries. For the Booker Prize-winning novelist, rules about genre, grammar or what a working-class biracial woman can achieve are all to be challenged and swept away. Evaristo was announced on Wednesday as recipient of the 100,000-pound ($135,000) Women's Prize Outstanding Contribution Award for her “transformative impact on literature and her unwavering dedication to uplifting under-represented voices.”
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June 05, 2025
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Smith to bat at number four in WTC Final vs SA: Cummins
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has confirmed premier batter Steve Smith will bat at number four in the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, set to take place at Lord’s from June 11-15.
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June 05, 2025
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Lee on track to win S.Korean presidency by landslide: Polls
Centre-left candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win South Korea's presidential election by a landslide after months of political chaos, exit polls showed on Tuesday, with turnout the highest in nearly three decades.
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June 04, 2025
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June marks the start of searing summer, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) stated that during the last third of June, the UAE experiences the longest day of the year, leading to a rise in temperatures across most regions by approximately 2 to 3 degrees Celsius, marking the beginning of summer.
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June 04, 2025
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Marco Rubio's student visa pause makes no sense at all
This is a season of anxiety for international students in the US, who find themselves demonised by the Trump administration as it devises new ways to limit their numbers.
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June 04, 2025
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Bangladesh likely 'to hold polls before December'
Salahuddin Ahmed, a Standing Committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on Tuesday said holding national elections in the country before December is very much possible as completing necessary reforms based on a consensus could take less than a month.
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June 04, 2025
Gulf Today
Contenders eye ‘big titles’ as Nations League semis kick off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
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