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Pakistanis face unprecedented fuel price rise of up to over 50%
Pakistanis faced record fuel price increases on Friday, as petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 548 driven by the war in the Middle East that has caused global oil prices to surge.
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April 04, 2026
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40m pupils from 60 nations join Arab Reading Challenge
The Arab Reading Challenge has set an unprecedented achievement, as 40,286,428 (more than 40 million) students from 60 countries joined its tenth edition, including 76,062 students of determination.
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April 04, 2026
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South Africans challenge mine rush
South Africa's western coastline is known for its wildflowers, archaeological sites and pristine beaches, but for mining companies, the real attraction is not what you can see, it’s what you can dig up.
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April 04, 2026
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Bangladesh cuts office hours to save energy
Bangladesh cut office and shop hours and banned decorative lighting at weddings starting on Friday as it seeks to conserve energy stocks after global price hikes due to the Middle East war.
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April 04, 2026
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Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart
Borussia Dortmund's 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign is statistically among their best ever, but their hopes of major honours this season have been derailed by a poor record against top sides.
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April 04, 2026
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Israel bombed over 3,500 targets in Lebanon in past month
The Israeli military said on Friday it had struck more than 3,500 targets across Lebanon in the month since fighting with the Hezbollah group began.
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April 04, 2026
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Court orders driver to pay Dhs28,000 in accident case
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs20,000, in addition to fining him Dhs8,000, as compensation to a woman, as he caused a traffic accident due to his negligence, and lack of caution.
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April 04, 2026
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Dubai's newly announced economic steps set to boost resilience, growth
Designed to ease financial pressures and enhance liquidity in the hospitality and tourism sectors, the measures are effective from I April 2026
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April 04, 2026
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Man loses case against medical centre in Dubai
A medical centre refused to perform a facelift for an elderly man due to medical considerations related to his age and the man insisted on getting back the agreed-upon amount he had paid for the procedure and compelling the centre to compensate him.
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April 04, 2026
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Iyer and Arya shine as Punjab beat Chennai by five wickets
Priyansh Arya’s opening blitz of 39 off 11 balls and skipper Shreyas Iyer's fifty propelled Punjab Kings to their second victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, beating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
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April 04, 2026
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ADAFSA closes restaurant over violation of rules
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) administratively closed Amina Restaurant on Zayed the First Street in Abu Dhabi city, which holds commercial licence number (CN-1029066), for violating Law No. 2 of 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder, as well as the danger of the restaurant's practices to public health.
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April 04, 2026
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Denmark enter period of transition after missing '26 WC
Denmark's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has plunged the national team into a period of transition, ending a decade-long run of appearances at major tournaments and raising questions over the direction of its ageing squad.
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April 04, 2026
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IEC Telecom wins CSR Initiative of the year
IEC Telecom UAE has been named winner in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR Initiative) of the Year category at The Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, for its commitment to improving working conditions in the offshore energy sector through advanced connectivity solutions.
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April 04, 2026
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Import of food commodities proceeding normally: Minister
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, emphasised that securing food supply and protecting consumer rights in the UAE are national priorities in line with the directives of the wise leadership.
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April 04, 2026
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UAE markets see rise in retail investors
The UAE financial markets have recently seen a steady rise in retail investor participation, alongside the continued role of institutional investors in supporting liquidity and market stability.
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April 04, 2026
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Dubai and India to strengthen trade, investment cooperation
Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with the Ambassador of India to the UAE to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance trade and investment ties between Dubai and India.
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April 04, 2026
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Classroom iPads are teaching kids the wrong skills
‘m going to say something from my firsthand experience as a mom:
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April 04, 2026
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GFH Financial Group transforms into ‘GFH Bank’
GFH Financial Group (GFH) announced the approval of its change of commercial name to “GFH Bank B.S.C.”, in a strategic move that reflects a fundamental transformation in its business model and reinforces the clarity of its identity as an integrated banking and investment institution.
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April 04, 2026
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De Zerbi to stay at Tottenham next season 'no matter what'
New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed he will remain at the club next season even if they suffer relegation from the English Premier League (EPL) as he welcomed the biggest challenge of his career.
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April 04, 2026
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South Korea, France agree to boost defence relations
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday they planned to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.
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April 04, 2026
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3 women among 5 dead in Bannu suicide blast
A suicide bomber in a vehicle laden with explosives killed at least three women and two children at a house in northwestern Pakistan late on Thursday, local authorities said.
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April 04, 2026
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Trump orders new pharma tariff
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered new tariffs on certain medicines, alongside an overhaul of metal duties, doubling down on his trade agenda a year after unleashing trade wars on virtually all partners.
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April 04, 2026
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Peace talks advance between Pak, Afghanistan: China
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, Chinasaid on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
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April 04, 2026
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Hegseth fires top army general in new shake-up
The Trump administration has fired army chief of staff General Randy George and two other senior figures, officials said Friday, in a surprise shakeup just as US forces are locked in a major war against Iran.
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April 04, 2026
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Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘Easter escalation'
A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as an \"Easter escalation,\" as Moscow shifts tactics to avoid Ukrainian air defences.
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April 04, 2026
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Edgy and magnetic, Riz Ahmed takes 'Hamlet' for a spin
\"To be, or not to be,\" Hamlet says in his best-known speech — questioning the value of life itself and, more immediately, his own.
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April 04, 2026
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ADCMC stresses family support amid conflict
The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) underlined the importance of raising community awareness on how to deal with the elderly, people of determination, children and pets in light of the current regional situation.
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April 04, 2026
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Mickelson withdraws from Masters; three share lead at Aramco C'ship
Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner and three-time Masters champion, said Thursday he will not compete in next week's 90th Masters due to a family health issue.
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April 04, 2026
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Abu Dhabi announces launch of community responder app
This helps in enhancing community readiness and improving emergency response efficiency, in support of protecting lives and property
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April 04, 2026
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FDI arrivals of global firms in Korea hit record $7.14b in Q1
Foreign direct investment (FDI) of international companies in the Republic of Korea reached a record $7.14 billion in the first quarter, government data showed on Friday.
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