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Scheffler ready to defend Travelers title despite poor show at US Open
Scottie Scheffler needs no more reminders that his caddie, Ted Scott, was on Bubba Watson’s bag when he won the Travelers Championship three times.
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June 18, 2025
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Hip-hop legend Slick Rick returns after 26 years with album
Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling - returned to the booth with his first new project in nearly three decades. He's reminding the world of his timeless rap prowess on his visual album, \"Victory,\" released on Friday. It marks Slick Rick's first album since 1999's \"The Art of Storytelling.\"
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June 18, 2025
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Campaigning ends in Nilambur, vote tomorrow; UDF win likely
Yet another opinion poll has predicted an easy win for Kerala's opposition Congress party-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Nilambur by-election as public campaigning ended on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025
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China accuses Trump of 'pouring oil' on Iran, Israel conflict
China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”.
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June 18, 2025
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Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates
People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news, a respected media report published on Tuesday found.
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June 18, 2025
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Nakheel awards over Dhs750 million in contracts
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded three major contracts, collectively valued at over Dhs750 million, for infrastructure works on Palm Jebel Ali, which are scheduled for completion in Q4 2026.
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June 17, 2025
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Ukraine visa schemes in UK spark crisis
After fleeing Ukraine with her new-born baby and toddler in 2022, Lidiia rebuilt her life Britain, but now the 36-year-old fears she will have to return next year because there is no easy way to get the right to permanently stay in her new home. With the Russian invasion well into its third year and little sign of peace, Lidiia, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her privacy, is terrified for her children.
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June 17, 2025
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Global experts join India's jet crash probe
A high-level team of international aviation investigators and Boeing representatives have arrived in Ahmedabad to support India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in examining the June 12 fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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June 17, 2025
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Urawa brace for tough battle against River at Club World Cup
Urawa Red Diamonds will brace themselves for a tough fight in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener against Argentina's River Plate at the Lumen Field on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2025
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China's economy maintains recovery momentum in May
China's industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.8 per cent year-on-year in May
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June 17, 2025
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Duplantis soars to pole vault world record in Stockholm event
Swedish double Olympic pole vault champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis increased his own world record again on Sunday, clearing 6.28 metres to the delight of the home crowd at the Stockholm Diamond League meet.
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June 17, 2025
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Sheikh Mohamed felicitates UAE's chess prodigy Rouda
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting young Emirati sporting talents, developing their skills and capabilities, and harnessing all available resources to empower them to achieve sporting excellence at regional and international levels.
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June 17, 2025
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TotalEnergies raises Malaysian gas stake
French energy giant TotalEnergies has acquired further stakes in Malaysian gas assets from the country's national producer Petronas, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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UAE leads globally in metrology as pillar of economic competitiveness
The UAE continues to advance its efforts to build a knowledge-based economy rooted in innovation and advanced technology, with metrology, the science of measurement, emerging as a key enabler of the country’s future vision.
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June 17, 2025
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Pak keen to benefit from UAE experiences: PM
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday said the UAE has positioned its country among the developed countries with its modern management system, and Pakistan was keen to benefit from its experiences.
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June 17, 2025
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EPA firm on sustainable publishing industry
The Board of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) held its second meeting of its ninth term, reviewing a number of key agenda items that reflect the Association's commitment to enhancing the sustainability of the UAE's publishing sector and strengthening its position both regionally and globally.
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June 17, 2025
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DFSA next phase of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has announced the next phase of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, beginning engagement with firms selected to join its Innovation Testing Licence programme - the DFSA's regulatory sandbox that allows entities to test innovative financial products and services under a controlled environment.
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June 17, 2025
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G7 leaders want to contain the Israel-Iran conflict
The Group of Seven summit began in Canada on Monday with world leaders scrambling to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, with US President Donald Trump reiterating his call for the two nations to start negotiating.
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June 17, 2025
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Abbott replaces injured Doggett in Aussie squad for Windies Tests
Brendan Doggett has been ruled out of Australia's upcoming Test series against the West Indies due to a hip injury, with Sean Abbott named as his replacement.
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June 17, 2025
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No doubt Delap will be England number nine, says Maresca
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said on Sunday he is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England's number nine after Harry Kane.
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June 17, 2025
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How VCs are navigating Europe's defence spending push
As venture capital investors look to profit from Europe's defence spending boom, speculators hunting for the next unicorn need to navigate hurdles such as EU sustainability guidelines and difficulties for start-ups in a market dominated by large prime contractors.
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June 17, 2025
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Drop in temperature expected on Wednesday: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicted a gradual decline in temperatures on Wednesday, with possibility of fog formation and dust-stirring winds in western regions.
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June 17, 2025
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GPSSA waives penalties for small businesses
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting the UAE's economic growth.
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June 17, 2025
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Hijri New Year holiday announced
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities, stating that the Hijri New Year holiday for the year 1447 AH will fall on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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June 17, 2025
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US backs Vietnam to decouple from China tech
The United States is pushing Vietnam in tariff talks to reduce the use of Chinese tech in devices that are assembled in the country before being exported to America, three people briefed on the matter said.
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June 17, 2025
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G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply
Group of Seven leaders on Monday provisionally agreed on a strategy to help protect the supply of critical minerals and bolster their economies, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters.
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June 17, 2025
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Israeli fire kills 34 Gazans waiting for aid
At least 34 Palestinians were killed on Monday in new shootings on the roads leading to Israeli-and US-supported food distribution centers in the Gaza Strip, the local Health Ministry said.
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June 17, 2025
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Hosts India take on S.Lanka at ICC Women's ODI WC opener
Hosts India will begin the muchanticipated 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sept.30, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
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June 17, 2025
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RTA reduces vehicle licencing services by 74%
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has consolidated vehicle licencing services, reducing the total number from 54 to 14 services, resulting in a drop of 748.
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June 17, 2025
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NA Speaker refuses to form panel to pick new CEC
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has refused to form a parliamentary panel to pick the new chief election commissioner (CEC) and two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) before the completion of the consultation between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and leader of the opposition Omar Ayub on these selections.
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