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Opec+ group committed to market stability
The eight Opec+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 5 July 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook.
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July 06, 2025
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Wales rue chance to bring losing streak to an end after Japan loss
More misery was heaped onto Welsh rugby on Saturday as they lost the first of two tests in Japan for an 18th successive defect, leaving them ruing missed chances to secure a first win in 18 months.
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July 06, 2025
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Summer shopping carnival concludes
Line Investments & Property SP, the shopping mall development and management arm of Lulu International Holdings Ltd, has successfully concluded its Summer Shopping Carnival, a dynamic month-long festival that transformed the retail experience across 12 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
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July 06, 2025
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Democrats see Trump's big bill as key to comeback
It is big and it is beautiful, President Donald Trump says. But for many Democratic leaders, the tax break and spending cut package passed by Trump's Republican allies in Congress on Thursday represents the key to the Democratic Party's resurgence. Even before the final vote, Democratic officials were finalizing ambitious plans for rallies, voter registration drives, attack ads, bus tours and even a multiday vigil, all intended to highlight the most controversial elements of Trump's “big beautiful” bill: deep cuts to the nation’s safety net that will leave nearly 12 million more people without health coverage and millions of others without food assistance, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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July 06, 2025
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British FM meets Syrian president in Damascus
The UK's top diplomat David Lammy met Syria’s leader Ahmed Al Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday, the Syrian presidency said, in his first visit since longtime ruler Bashar Al Assad was overthrown in December.
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July 06, 2025
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Resurgent Ghim retains one-shot lead at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim shot a 3-under-par 68 and held onto a one-stroke lead over Max Homa and a group of contenders at the John Deere Classic on Friday in Silvis, III.
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July 06, 2025
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Modon sells out 'Wadeem' for Dhs5.5b in 72 hours
Modon has announced the complete sellout of Wadeem on Hudayriyat Island within 72 hours of launch, generating sales of Dhs5.5 billion.
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July 05, 2025
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Myanmar junta frees 93 child soldiers after UN criticism
Myanmar's ruling junta said on Friday it has already discharged 93 minors from military service, responding to a United Nations report last month accusing it and its allies of recruiting over 400 children, many in combat roles.
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July 05, 2025
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Liverpool's Jota mourned by family, Portugal's PM in hometown wake
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro joined members of Diogo Jota's family for a private wake on Friday in the Liverpool footballer's hometown in northern Portugal following his death alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain.
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July 05, 2025
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China helped Pak with 'live inputs' in conflict with India
China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan's deadly conflict with its neighbour in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defence systems.
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July 05, 2025
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Sheikh Mohamed pilots helicopter over UAE skies
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally piloted a helicopter over several regions of the United Arab Emirates, surveying key development projects and strategic areas across the country.
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July 05, 2025
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Fixed-term employment contracts 'have benefits'
Fixed-term employment contracts have several advantages.
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July 05, 2025
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Settlers and Palestinians clash in West Bank
Dozens of Israeli settlers and Palestinians clashed on Friday in the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where a march against recent settler attacks on nearby farmland was due to take place.
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July 05, 2025
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Drizzles likely today on eastern coast amid mercury drop
Saturday's weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with low clouds appearing over the eastern coast, a chance of drizzles in the morning and a gradual slight drop in temperature, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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July 05, 2025
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Liberals dissent in 'culture war' decisions
The US Supreme Court's three liberal justices exerted waning influence during its recently concluded term, and their frustrations with the conservative majority spilled into public view in major cases involving President Donald Trump and issues such as transgender rights.
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July 05, 2025
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Schmidt says injured Oz trio will be fit for Lions series
Australia loose forward Rob Valetini, lock Will Skelton and scrumhalf Jake Gordon will miss Sunday's Test against Fiji through injury but should be fit to face the British & Irish Lions, coach Joe Schmidt said.
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July 05, 2025
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Family business training programme launched
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched the first 2025 cycle of its world-class Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme.
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July 05, 2025
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Nasser hospital is 'one massive trauma ward,' says WHO
Nasser hospital in Gaza is operating as \"one massive trauma ward\" due to an influx of patients wounded at non-United Nations food distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE team train in Thailand for IMMAF C’ships
With the eyes of the global mixed martial arts community turning toward the UAE, the national youth Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Team has embarked on a critical training camp in Phuket, Thailand, as part of its final preparations for the upcoming 2025 IMMAF Youth World Championships, set to take place in Al Ain from July 21 to 27.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio de Janeiro
Marking a milestone in youth engagement, the United Arab Emirates brought its pioneering ‘Youth Dialogue’ model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.
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July 05, 2025
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Tomiyasu to leave Arsenal after injury-hit season
Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is leaving Arsenal by mutual agreement after playing only six minutes last season due to a knee injury, the club said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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China stocks hit 9-month high on easing Sino-US trade woes
Mainland China stocks edged higher on Friday, with the benchmark Shanghai index ending at a nine-month high on fresh signs of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions, while Hong Kong shares slipped.
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July 05, 2025
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VP announces completion of '1 Billion Meals' project
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the successful completion of the humanitarian project launched in Ramadan 2022 to provide one billion meals to those in need worldwide.
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July 05, 2025
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Swiss to face downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says
The Swiss economy faces significant downside risks if the country is hit by the full force of looming US tariffs, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
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July 05, 2025
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Renault to report $11b loss on Nissan stake
Renault will book a one-off loss of about 9.5 billion euros ($Il billion) on its stake in Nissan Motor, the French carmaker said, writing down its years-long investment in its Japanese partner that is battling slumping sales.
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July 05, 2025
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Mayer announces bid for FIA presidency
American Tim Mayer announced on Friday he will stand against Emirati incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a December vote for president of the FIA, motorsport’s world governing body.
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July 05, 2025
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Spain hammer Portugal to make Euro statement, Sweden win
Spain's victory was their biggest in a European Championship, surpassing their 4-1 win over Finland in 2022
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July 05, 2025
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Air Arabia strengthens Warsaw network
Air Arabia announced the launch of new daily nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Warsaw Modlin Mazovia Airport, starting December 20, 2025. The addition of this new airport complements the airline’s existing service to Warsaw Chopin International Airport, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when travelling to the Polish capital.
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July 05, 2025
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Nipah alert in three Kerala districts after suspected cases
Kerala Health Department has issued an alert in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad districts after two Nipah virus cases (one confirmed) were reported in the state, Health Minister Veena George said.
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July 05, 2025
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Motorists urged to do vehicle checks in summer
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a broad array of awareness initiatives under its annual campaign, Summer Without Accidents, in coordination with the Ministry of interior and Dubai Police General Headquarters.
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