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Almeida heats up Tour of Switzerland final day
Joao Almeida of Team UAE won the penultimate stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Saturday as Kevin Vauquelin clung on to his slender overall lead with an edge of your seat finale looming.
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June 22, 2025
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Japan 'scraps' US meet over defence spending demand
Japan has cancelled an annual high-level meeting with key ally the United States after the Trump administration demanded it spend more on defence, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
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June 22, 2025
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Thai PM will not resign or dissolve House: Officials
Thailand's embattled prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official from the ruling Pheu Thai party said on Saturday, risking a prolonged political crisis in Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
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June 22, 2025
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India's FPI inflows remain resilient
The trend of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) experienced a reversal in April and demonstrated considerable strengthening in May, characterised by positive inflows, which continues as June progresses, analysts said on Saturday.
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June 22, 2025
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Refugee needs extend beyond survival: TBHF
On the eve of World Refugee Day, marked on June 20, Alya Al Musaiebi, Director of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) said, “ the essentials of a dignified life today are widely accepted to include food, shelter, education, healthcare, and safety.”
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June 22, 2025
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Wirtz wants to ‘win everything’ for EPL champs Liverpool after record move
Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.
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June 22, 2025
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Bollywood diva Kriti Sanon vibes to Salman Khan's 90s hit iconic songs
Actress Kriti Sanon is a “90s baby” for life as she was seen grooving to some of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's iconic tracks such as “Janam Samjha Karo” and “Pyar Dilon Ka Mela Hai.” Kriti took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself getting all dolled up in her vanity van.
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June 22, 2025
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Russia's Sberbank CEO says rouble is overvalued
The Russian rouble is overvalued and this is hitting the revenues of exporters and the state budget, German Gref, CEO of Russia's largest lender Sberbank, said on Friday, suggesting that a rate of over 100 to the dollar would be appropriate.
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June 22, 2025
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DMCC signs MoU with aqua-index
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AQUA-INDEX, a global pioneer in water commodities trading.
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June 22, 2025
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Sweden backs $31b borrowing to boost defence
Sweden will borrow 300 billion crowns ($31 billion) under a plan agreed by the government and opposition on Thursday, securing funding for rearmament and ensuring NATO's newest member will reach a spending target of 3.5 per cent of GDP on the military by 2032.
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June 22, 2025
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Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play
The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing the match in Galle of a proper climax.
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June 22, 2025
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Bailey casts doubt on new forms of money for retail use
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Friday questioned why new forms of money, such as stablecoins and central bank digital currencies for retail use, were needed for use in the wider economy.
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June 22, 2025
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European Central Bank warns of sharp slowdown in global trade
The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of a significant slowdown in global economic outlook over the next two years, attributing it primarily to US tariffs and rising uncertainty surrounding international trade policies.
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June 22, 2025
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Pro-Palestinian rallies in London, Berlin
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London and Berlin on Saturday calling for an end to the war in Gaza, amid concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could spark wider regional devastation.
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June 22, 2025
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Dubai Police rescue driver as cruise control fails
In a commendable display of efficiency and professionalism, the Dubai Police traffic patrol team successfully rescued a female driver, whose vehicle’s cruise control malfunctioned on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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June 22, 2025
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Sonia slams govt's silence over Iran and Gaza conflict
Punching holes in the government's foreign policy, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday called India’s silence on attacks on Iran and Gaza a ‘surrender of values’ and departure from ‘diplomatic traditions’.
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June 22, 2025
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Oil hedging volumes hit new records
Israel’s attack on Iran last week had oil prices spiking which sent US producers scrambling to lock in the price gain, driving record hedging volumes that will help shield them from future price swings.
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June 22, 2025
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Pumas' manager Contepomi basks in unique victory over timid Lions
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi knew just how special and potentially unique Friday's victory over the British and Irish Lions was, having gone agonisingly close as a player two decades ago.
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June 22, 2025
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Compassion led to hard EU line on migration
A decade ago, the image of a three-year-old Syrian boy washed up dead on a Turkish beach prompted an outpouring of emotion and renewed commitments from European governments to take in refugees fleeing Syria’s civil war.
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June 22, 2025
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UAE evacuates Gaza child for treatment as death toll goes up
As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian mission \"Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,\" a critically injured Palestinian child from Gaza has been medically evacuated to the UAE for advanced treatment after sustaining secondand third-degree burns across multiple areas of his body.
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June 22, 2025
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Rebel's Romance continues courtship with Royal Ascot
Rebel's Romance is trainer Charlie Appleby’s favourite horse and the two-time Breeder's Cup Turf winner endeared himself further when he won the Hardwicke Stakes.
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June 22, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace takes part in IPUC
Shaikh Al Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, delivered a keynote address at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference (IPUC), held at the Italian Parliament in Rome.
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June 22, 2025
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NMO chief meets Arab content creators
Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, met with a number of Arab content creators during his participation in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the French city of Cannes.
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June 22, 2025
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Pope scores century as England fight back against India on Day 2
Ollie Pope made a defiant century as England fought back despite Jasprit Bumrah’s three-wicket haul and a blistering hundred from Rishabh Pant for India on Saturday's second day of the first Test at Headingley.
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June 22, 2025
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Man arrested for burning his 10-month-old son in Karachi
A dispute between a husband and wife has landed their IO-month-old baby boy in the hospital due to alleged torture and burns inflicted by his father, the Express Tribune reported on Saturday.
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June 22, 2025
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Thousands stretch and balance on Day of Yoga
Tens of thousands of people across the globe stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the Ilth International Day of Yoga.
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June 22, 2025
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UAE strengthens global publishing ties in Beijing
Represented by a distinguished selection of established and emerging publishing houses, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the 2025 edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, shining a spotlight on the UAE's experience in developing its publishing industry, particularly in the fields of children's literature and innovative educational content.
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June 22, 2025
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Sultan attends SPAA's graduation ceremony
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), expressed his pride in the graduates' talent and dedication during a ceremony held at the academy on Saturday morning.
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June 22, 2025
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Neeraj triumphs at Paris Diamond League meet, Paulino pips Nasir
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a commanding performance at the Paris Diamond League, claiming top spot with a powerful 88.16m throw on his very first attempt at Stade Charlety on Saturday.
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June 22, 2025
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Houthis threaten to attack US ships if it strikes Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened on Saturday to attack US vessels in the Red Sea, despite a recent truce, should Washington get involved in Israel's bombardment campaign against Iran.
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