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German institutes raise inflation outlook, slash growth forecasts
Germany's leading economic institutes cut their growth forecasts for this year and next and sharply raised their forecasts for inflation as the Iran war causes oil and gas prices to surge.
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April 05, 2026
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AKO monitors Orion spacecraft in its path to the moon
On Friday evening, the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory (AKO), affiliated with the International Astronomy Centre, successfully monitored and tracked the Orion spacecraft from the Artemis II mission on its journey to the Moon.
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April 05, 2026
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Halt polling if EVMs malfunction, Mamata tells voters
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday called upon voters to halt polling wherever instances of electronic voting machine (EVM) malfunction are reported during the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state later this month.
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April 05, 2026
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Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of CL clash with Reds
Ousmane Dembele scored twice, including a stunning opening goal on the volley, as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League quarterfinal showdown with Liverpool by beating Toulouse 3-1 on Friday to cement their place at the top of Ligue 1.
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April 05, 2026
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Neoterra breaks ground on Dhs130m ELMORA
Neoterra Developments, a Dubai-based real estate developer focused on creating premium residential communities, has commenced construction of ELMORA at Jumeirah Garden City with a groundbreaking ceremony.
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April 05, 2026
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Qatar, Italy leaders lay stress on diplomacy to end current crisis
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed regional and international developments during a meeting at Lusail Palace in Doha on Saturday.
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April 05, 2026
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ICO launches Dhs6m 'Their Health is a Trust' initiative
The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has launched its “Their Health is a Trust” campaign for 2026, with the aim of implementing projects exceeding Dhs6 million.
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April 05, 2026
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PM extends Budget session by 3 days
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the government will extend the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament by three days - April 16, 17 and 18 - to fast-track steps for operationalising 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies, with the aim of implementing it from the 2029 general elections.
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April 05, 2026
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UAE Aa2 rating with stable outlook unchanged following Moody's review
The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody's) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026.
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April 05, 2026
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Capitals gain after Rizvi impact sinks MI, Rajasthan beat Gujarat in thriller
Sameer Rizvi dazzled in the impact player’s role again as he hammered 90 off 51 balls to secure Delhi Capitals a six-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.
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April 05, 2026
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Rain and storms kill 121 people in two weeks
Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said on Saturday.
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April 05, 2026
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A data centre moratorium would be a gift to China
As the Al industry heats up globally, several US state legislatures and Sen. Bernie Sanders are calling for a pause on all Al data centre development, citing risks of job loss, superintelligence concerns and risks to working people.
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April 05, 2026
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Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said on Friday, after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to the Iran war.
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April 05, 2026
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Light rain expected in some areas of the UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects light rain on islands and some coastal areas starting on Saturday for 3 days, with a rise in temperatures.
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April 04, 2026
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Asian markets gain as investors eye developments in Middle East
South Korean equities led emerging Asian stocks higher on Friday, with muted trading volumes across major markets due to public holidays, while investors kept a close eye on developments in the Middle East conflict.
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April 04, 2026
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Gattuso leaves Italy job after team failed to qualify for 3rd straight WC
Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday, as the Azzurri’s failure to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.
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April 04, 2026
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'Space plumber' Christina Koch fixes Artemis' privy issues
NASA's moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well.
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April 04, 2026
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Delhi eye win on home turf, all eyes on Sooryavanshi in RR vs Titans tie
Beyond Rahul, DC will look to Axar, Nissanka and Rana for sizeable contributions, while Rizvi and Stubbs provide the side an assured look lower down the order
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April 04, 2026
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Napoli, Milan face off as Italy licks World Cup wounds
Napoli and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been completely overshadowed by the fallout from Italy failing to reach yet another World Cup.
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April 04, 2026
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Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure
President Donald Trump threatened to extend attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran after a US strike cut a major highway bridge on Thursday, prompting a defiant response from Iran, which hit a water plant in Kuwait and said more would follow.
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April 04, 2026
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Khushi Kapoor wishes her 'favourite person' Shikhar Pahariya on birthday
Actress Khushi Kapoor took to her social media account on the 3rd of April, to wish her favourite person Shikhar Pahariya on his birthday with a cute picture of them both.
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April 04, 2026
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Pogacar ready for Evenepoel challenge in Flanders
World champion Tadej Pogacar is happy that Olympic gold medallist Remco Evenepoel is making his Tour of Flanders debut this weekend.
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April 04, 2026
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Strong US employment growth gives boost to Trump
The US economy posted unexpectedly strong job gains in March, data showed Friday, in a development hailed as a win by US President Donald Trump's administration but seen with caution by analysts.
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April 04, 2026
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Mol urges caution amid rising social media scams
The Anti-Cybercrime Department at the Ministry of Interior (Mol) warned against online fraud via social media platforms, noting that such crimes saw significant increase due to the widespread use of digital platforms, which created a fertile ground for fraudsters to exploit users in various ways.
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April 04, 2026
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China services growth cools in March on softer demand
Growth in China's services activity slowed in March from February's 33-month high, as softer demand and a decline in overseas orders weighed on momentum, a private-sector survey showed on Friday.
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April 04, 2026
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Global food prices jump in March as Iran war drives up energy costs
World food prices climbed in March, due largely to higher energy costs linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations Food and Agriculture organisation said on Friday.
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April 04, 2026
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Culture clash spelt shock end for Japan eves' 1st foreign boss
Nils Nielsen's shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women's Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication issues and cultural differences, officials and experts said.
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April 04, 2026
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Pegula and Bencic reach Charleston Open quarters
Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula fought back to reach the WTA Charleston Open quarterfinals on Thursday, requiring a final-set tiebreak to see off Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1).
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April 04, 2026
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UAE unveils historic 2026 global calendar for President's Cup for Arabian Horses
The 2026 UAE President’s Cup series stretches across multiple continents, featuring an elite line-up of world-class horses, renowned jockeys, and trainers
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April 04, 2026
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EV charging stations to be installed in 600 parking lots
Dubai Municipality has launched a new initiative to install ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles in 600 parking spaces within public parks, beaches, and recreational facilities, with an investment of Dhs150 million, in partnership with UAE Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (UAEV).
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