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Trump betrayed the diplomatic effort, says Iranian FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump's declaration that their countries would re-engage in nuclear negotiations in the coming week.
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June 30, 2025
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11-day Drug Prevention Forum concludes
The activities of the Drug Prevention Forum (2025) concluded on Sunday. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police under the slogan “A Conscious Family... A Safe Society,” was held on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by many community members, particularly youth and parents.
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June 30, 2025
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Barclays hails possible scrapping of retaliatory tax
The CEO of Barclays has welcomed indications that US Republicans may scrap the Section 899 retaliatory tax proposal from their tax and spending bill.
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June 30, 2025
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Kerala minister insists on Zumba classes in schools despite protests
Dismissing opposition raised by Muslim outfits, Kerala’s Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty expressed the state government's resolve to introduce Zumba dance sessions in schools as part of its effort to combat drug menace among youth.
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June 30, 2025
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Cancer cases rising among youngsters: Oncologists
Indian oncologists are increasingly concerned about the alarming rise in cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly among youngsters.
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June 30, 2025
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Indonesia begins $5.9b EV battery project despite environment fears
Indonesia broke ground Sunday on a $5.9 billion megaproject for EV battery production backed by Chinese giant CATL, despite NGOs raising concerns over a lack of environmental guarantees.
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June 30, 2025
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SEWA implements water projects in Kalba
Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) intensified efforts to implement several water projects in Kalba from January to April 2025.
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June 30, 2025
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3 dead, many injured in Odisha temple stampede
Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalised on Sunday following a sudden crowd surge and stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, local authorities said.
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June 30, 2025
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Why are rubber ducks mysteriously appearing on thrift store artworks?
Attention, Louvre Museum: It might be a good idea to keep Seamus Liam O’Brien away from the Mona Lisa. Otherwise the St. Paul man might be tempted to paint a bright rubber duck somewhere on the famous painting and add his signature to da Vinci's. O'Brien is a scenic artist, sign painter and muralist with fine arts degrees from Ohio State and the University of Florida. For the past few years he’s also been conducting a quirky sort of performance and visual art project.
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June 29, 2025
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Leader's authority dented by his benefits climbdown
When Labour took office a year ago, ministers proclaimed that “the grown-ups are back in charge” and “stability will replace Tory chaos”.
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June 29, 2025
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BYD to invest $94 million in new Hungary plant
Chinese automaker BYD will invest 32 billion forints ($94 million) in a new plant in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom, tripling its annual capacity to 1,250 electric buses and trucks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
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June 29, 2025
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Encroachments to go after Swat tourist deaths
In the wake of the Swat tragedy that claimed the lives of II tourists from a Sialkot family, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced crackdown on illegal hotels and encroachments along the Swat river to prevent future disasters and ensure public safety.
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June 29, 2025
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Dubai Chambers highlights latest trends and innovations
Dubai Chambers has successfully hosted a customer experience (CX) community event to showcase the latest trends and innovations in service excellence. The workshop was organised as part of Dubai Chambers’ Service Excellence Programme, which was launched to help elevate customer service practices throughout the private sector.
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June 29, 2025
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Pretorius hits ton on Test debut vs Zimbabwe
Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit a dazzling 153 on debut and transformed South Africa's fortunes on the first day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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Charlize shares what her daughters thought about her hairdo for 'The Old Guard 2'
Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has shared what made her daughters terrified about her. The 49-year-old actress adopted the hairstyle for her part in the new movie 'The Old Guard 2' and it was something that didn't sit well with her daughters.
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June 29, 2025
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Bezos, Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice
Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot on Friday at a sumptuous ceremony with the rich and famous on an island in Venice's lagoon, out of the sight and sound of protesters.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE welcomes signing of peace deal between Rwanda, Congo
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent.
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June 29, 2025
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Sharjah Islamic Bank wins award
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) was awarded the Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA) in the 'Sharjah Gulf Excellence' category for its 2024 edition, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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June 29, 2025
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Putin says Opec+ projects rising oil demand
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the Opec+ group of leading oil producers including Russia projects rising global demand especially in the summer months, in comments suggesting the bloc may continue with large output hikes.
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June 29, 2025
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Spain's star Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis
Spain midfielder and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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G42 concludes Supercharged 2025 on positive note
G42's flagship event, Supercharged, drew more than 2,400 employees, partners and global leaders to Abu Dhabi for a day of debate on building an Al-enabled future.
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June 29, 2025
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Pegula downs Swiatek to win Bad Homburg title; Joint lifts Eastbourne crown to end Eala’s history bid
World number three Jessica Pegula beat Poland’s Iga Swiatek in straight sets to win her third title of the season at Bad Homburg on Saturday, two days before Wimbledon starts.
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June 29, 2025
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Knowles soars with eagles to share lead in Detroit
Philip Knowles chipped in for three eagles and grabbed a share of the lead with fellow Americans Chris Kirk and Andrew Putnam after Friday’s second round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Classic.
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June 29, 2025
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FIR registered against son, nephew of BNP chief Mengal
Levies authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the killing of Mir Attaur Rehman Mengal, naming Sardar Asadullah Mengal and Sardarzada Gurgain Mengal among the accused.
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June 29, 2025
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'Kaanta Laga' star Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout performance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga,' passed away in Mumbai late on Friday night. She was 42.
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June 29, 2025
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Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting US technology firms, saying that it was a “blatant attack” and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.
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June 29, 2025
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People eat weeds, plants to survive as war rages in Sudan
With Sudan in the grips of war and millions struggling to find enough to eat, many are turning to weeds and wild plants to quiet their pangs of hunger. They boil the plants in water with salt because, simply, there is nothing else.
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June 29, 2025
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Sajaya Young Ladies to launch summer programme on July 5
Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, one of the entities under Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has announced the launch of its summer programme “Summer with Us,” which will run from July 5 to August 2. 2025.
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June 29, 2025
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Armenia arrests another top cleric over an alleged coup plot
Armenia has arrested a second prominent cleric on charges of plotting against the government, the latest escalation in a clampdown on outspoken critics of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE, Pakistan hold political consultations
The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi.
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