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Five dead as electric wires fall on passenger bus in Punjab
In a tragic incident, electric wires fell onto a passenger bus, claiming lives of five, including three children, and injuring several others in Kot Shams, Chakwal, Punjab province, media reports said on Sunday.
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June 23, 2025
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Russia must not let economy slip into recession, says Putin
Russia's economy must under no circumstances slide into recession, President Vladimir Putin told an economic forum, in a clear instruction to assembled government ministers and central bankers.
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June 23, 2025
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Former England fast bowler Lawrence dies aged 61
David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died. He was 61.
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June 23, 2025
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Minister announces further tax cut in salaries, solar panels
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced tax relief for salaried individuals.
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June 23, 2025
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Eurozone needs more ECB stimulus: Policymaker
The euro zone economy is weak and needs “further stimulus” from the European Central Bank, ECB policymaker Mario Centeno said in an interview with the Italian daily La Stampa published on Sunday.
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June 23, 2025
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VP praises The Executive Office on 25th anniversary
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed.
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June 23, 2025
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Record registrations for Dubai Holy Quran Award
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has announced that registration for its 28th international edition, set for 2026, has seen a record turnout within just three weeks of its launch.
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June 23, 2025
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Global investors bracing for a knee-jerk selloff in stock markets
The Middle East situation takes centre-stage for markets, overshadowing US economic data releases this week, as investors assess the impact of Trump's sudden decision
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June 23, 2025
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Ex-Arsenal star Cazorla leads Oviedo back to top flight in Spain
With veteran Santi Cazorla leading the way 20 years after he left the club, Oviedo made it back to the first division of the Spanish league.
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June 23, 2025
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Fleetwood grabs lead as top-ranked stars fade
England's Tommy Fleetwood, seeking his first PGA Tour title, fired a seven-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Travelers Championship.
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June 23, 2025
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Rabdan boosts growth with launch of new project
Building on the exceptional momentum of its 'Gharbi 2' project, Rabdan Developments has unveiled its newest residential offering—Rabdan Gates — which achieved a staggering 80% sell-through rate within the first 24 hours of launch.
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June 23, 2025
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Marking a new chapter of collaboration
The Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ajman Bank, marking a new chapter of collaboration aimed at advancing financial integration and enhancing banking services through innovative and digital-first solutions.
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June 23, 2025
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Do not lose sight of Gazans' need as war spreads: Pope
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the world not to forget the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as war in the Middle East broadened with overnight US strikes on Iran.
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June 23, 2025
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Gunmen kill bride in attack on French wedding party
A 27-year-old bride was killed when gunmen attacked a wedding party in a village in southeastern France, with one of the assailants also dying during the assault, prosecutors said on Sunday.
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June 23, 2025
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Strikes on Iran mark Trump's riskiest gamble
With his unprecedented decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites, directly joining Israel's air attack on its regional arch foe, US President Donald Trump has done something he had long vowed to avoid - intervene militarily in a major foreign war, reported Reuters.
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June 23, 2025
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Amazon exercises option to acquire direct stake in Valu
US Consumer Finance S.A.E., known under the trademark Valu, a subsidiary of EFG Holding, and EFG Holding has announced that Amazon has agreed to exercise its option to acquire a direct equity stake in Valu.
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June 23, 2025
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South Korea and Japan now face political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea marked the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday.
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June 23, 2025
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Arab content creators debut at Cannes Lions
In a milestone for global content creators representation, the 71st Cannes Lions festival in France has featured Arab digital content creators in its official programme for the first time since adding the content creators track.
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June 23, 2025
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Russell-Sexton bury hatchet as old rivals unite in quest for glory
Finn Russell insisted he no longer had any issues with Johnny Sexton after British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell helped ease any tensions between the duo in their quest for the common goal of a series win in Australia.
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June 23, 2025
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Wright to miss rest of Gold Cup with injury in left Achilles tendon
US forward Haji Wright will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of an injured left Achilles.
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June 23, 2025
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Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial rugby Test
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a blow in a dramatic 26-24 defeat by a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday.
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June 23, 2025
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World awaits Iran's response after US strikes on nuke sites
The world awaited Iran's response on Sunday after President Donald Trump said the US had “obliterated” Tehran’s key nuclear sites, joining Israel in the biggest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.
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June 23, 2025
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Still early to assess tariff impact on economy, says US Fed report
The Federal Reserve's latest Monetary Policy Report to Congress, released on Friday, said US inflation is somewhat elevated and the labour market is in solid shape, but suggested that President Donald Trump's tariffs have likely only begun to be felt and repeated the central bank's view that it can wait for more clarity before taking action.
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June 23, 2025
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Firms to be fined Dhs20,000 per employee for 3 violations
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that it imposes administrative fines of Dhs20,000 per employee on establishments committing the following three violations, as per Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: failure to employ an Emirati beneficiary of the UAE National Competitiveness Council’s Support Programme, If he does not join the workforce after the issuance of a work permit and the establishment has received support from the Council, and in case he fails to regularly attend work or is absent, and the establishment does not notify the Council.
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June 23, 2025
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US strikes on Iran violates international law: Pakistan
Pakistan condemned on Sunday the strikes ordered on its neighbour Iran by Donald Trump, a day after Islamabad had said it would nominate the US President for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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June 23, 2025
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Al Barakah Dates Factory serves as a model for growth, innovation
Dubai has successfully laid a strong foundation for the growth of a sustainable, competitive industrial sector that supports economic diversification. Today, it stands as a prime destination for major industrial investments, offering unique advantages most notably a robust regulatory and legislative framework, encouraging government policies and incentives, and world-class logistics infrastructure that enables access to regional and global markets. Specialized industrial zones further provide an attractive environment for all types of industries.
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June 23, 2025
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Forest manager Nuno extends stay at club with new three-year deal
After a stellar seventh finish in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest rewarded coach Nuno Espirito Santo with new deal.
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June 22, 2025
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Referees in Italy get extra cover after sharp rise in violence cases
Referees in Italy will now receive the same legal protection as police officers and other public officials, Sports Minister Andrea Abodi said, to help curb a rise in cases of assault in sports such as soccer.
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June 22, 2025
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Munir engages US think tanks on Pak's role in global peace
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has stressed the “immense potential for a broader, multidimensional relationship built upon mutual respect” with the United States.
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June 22, 2025
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Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the Brazilians at the Club World Cup on Friday, but said Nicolas Jackson's second-half sending-off would have no impact on his future at Stamford Bridge.
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