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9 dead in boiler blast at Indian power plant
A major boiler tube explosion at the Vedanta Power Plant in Singhitarai village of Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district triggered panic and chaos on Tuesday, leaving at least nine workers dead and more than 20 others critically injured, officials said.
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April 15, 2026
Gulf Today
AD Ports to explore investment in Romania’s Port of Constanta
AD Ports Group Signs Framework Agreement with National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA to Explore Investment and Development Opportunities in the Port of Constanta - Romania
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April 15, 2026
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Winter forest fires show shifting climate patterns
Rising incidents of winter forest fires in Kashmir are emerging as signs of shifting climate patterns
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April 15, 2026
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Election loss for Viktor Orbán has ripple effects for Trump
The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States.
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April 15, 2026
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Dubai Airport 2nd in world, handled 95.2m travellers in '25
Dubai International Airport has ranked among the world's busiest airports for international passenger traffic, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key global aviation hub.
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April 15, 2026
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Pakistan actively pursuing next round of Iran-US talks
Hectic efforts are afoot at the top level to hold the second round of Pakistan-mediated talks between the United States and Iran to prevent the dialogue process from sliding back into confrontation, officials said, according to different reports.
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April 15, 2026
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SEC approves Sharjah Police Academy's structure
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council meeting on Tuesday, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council.
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April 15, 2026
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Free screening at 'autism friendly mall' on April 25
At a time when meaningful community experiences matter more than ever, all leading malls and other shopping destinations strive to set a powerful example of inclusivity and support all segments of the society.
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April 15, 2026
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Khaled, Xi pledge to boost relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping received Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his official visit to China.
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April 15, 2026
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Tara Sutaria gives glimpse into 'last week at home' for Farah Khan's show
Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria gave asneak-peek into her “last week at home”, which featured moments from choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan's show, evenings, and dinner, which was almost served among others.
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April 15, 2026
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CE-Ventures announces acquisition of CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, on Tuesday announced that its portfolio company CrossBridge Bio has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by US pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly and Company.
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April 15, 2026
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Sharjah to host International Congress of IBBY in 2030
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the directives of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Founder and Honorary President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), the United Arab Emirates will host the 42nd International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in 2030 in the Emirate of Sharjah, under the theme “Stories Change the World.”
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April 15, 2026
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Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi inaugurates Korean Pavilion
Korean medical expertise and technology-dubbed as K-HEALTH to differentiate from the global K-POP phenomenon - have been on the upswing in the Gulf even before the Novel Coronavirus pandemic; and recently, a highly-specialised centre, featuring these, was inaugurated in the capital.
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April 15, 2026
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Modi, Trump stress on keeping Hormuz open
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership.
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April 15, 2026
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Benin's economist-leader unites people
Foradecade, Benin's new president Romuald Wadagni has been the behind-the-scenes architect of sweeping economic reforms that have led to one of the strongest growth rates in west Africa.
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April 15, 2026
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President, European leader discuss regional instability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received António Costa, President of the European Council, who is visiting the UAE as part of a regional tour.
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April 15, 2026
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SCSC organises 'Sharjah Cyber Shield' forum
Sharjah Cyber Security Centre (SCSC), an affiliate of Sharjah Digital Department, organised the \"Sharjah Cyber Shield\" forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cyber security, information technology, and strategic planning.
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April 15, 2026
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IMF slashes 2026 global growth forecast on Middle East conflict
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection on Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be “thrown off course” by war in the Middle East - as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.
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April 15, 2026
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UAE, Senegal convene UN Water Conference
The UAE and Senegal, as Co-Hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, convened a virtual high-level meeting with ministers and senior representatives of the twelve Co-Chairs of the six Interactive Dialogues for the conference.
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April 15, 2026
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UAQ Ruler grants plots to citizens
UMM AL QUWAIN: Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, 241 residential land plots have been approved for eligible citizens as part of government initiatives aimed at ensuring a decent standard of living and strengthening family stability.
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April 15, 2026
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CUD launches MSc in Environmental AI
A new programme, Master of Science in Environmental Artificial Intelligence (MSCEAI), has been launched by the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to address the growing global demand for technology-enabled sustainability solutions.
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April 15, 2026
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Dubai Press Club discusses regional developments
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted on Monday the first session of a series of dialogue sessions bringing together political figures, media leaders, editors in chief, writers, academics and content creators from the UAE and across the Arab world to discuss the evolving political, security and economic landscape, and its impact on Gulf development as well as regional and international stability.
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April 15, 2026
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Pak, Google in deal to impart AI skills among youth
The government and Google have launched a joint initiative, 'Al Seekho 2026', to equip Pakistan's youth with artificial intelligence skills through vibe coding.
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April 15, 2026
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Iraola says now is right moment to step away from Bournemouth
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said “this is the right moment for me to step away”, as the Premier League club announced Tuesday he would leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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April 15, 2026
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Employer, worker told to pay Dhs25,000 to hospital
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance has ruled that a worker and his employer must jointly pay Dhs25,000 to cover medical expenses incurred at a private hospital.
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April 15, 2026
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Mansell says he has 'sympathy' with Verstappen on current F1
Nigel Mansell said he had “total sympathy” with Red Bull's four-times world champion Max Verstappen in slamming Formula One's new rules era but expected the governing FIA to make changes to get back to “proper racing”.
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April 15, 2026
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Fallen but standing: Artbooth presents David Najib Kasir at its NYC debut fair
Artbooth Gallery, Abu Dhabi, has announced Beauty and Ruin, a solo exhibition by Milwaukee-based artist, David Najib Kasir.
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April 15, 2026
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Iraq coach Arnold unsure on future beyond WC
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said his future beyond the World Cup remains undecided as his contract ends after the tournament and no formal talks have yet taken place, though retirement is not on his mind.
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April 15, 2026
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Punjab sets 18 years as legal age for marriage
The Standing Committee of the Punjab Assembly on Local Government and Community Development has set 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for both boys and girls, abolishing the earlier provision that had permitted the girls for marriage at the age of 16.
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April 15, 2026
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Bayern pledge to 'push through the pain' against Real; Arteta urges Arsenal to play with 'pure fire' after defeats
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Tuesday his side need to be ready to “push through the pain barrier” to make it past Real Madrid and qualify for the Champions League semifinals.
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