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Couple, businessman lose Rs70m in digital arrest scam
An elderly industrialist from Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district and a recently returned expatriate couple in Kannur together lost nearly Rs7 crore (Rs70 million) to fraudsters who posed as law-enforcement and financial authorities, underscoring how fear-based deception continues to outpace public awareness campaigns.
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February 16, 2026
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A clear victory for BNP in Bangladesh
The parliamentary election in Bangladesh after the violent political convulsion of July 2024 when then prime minister Hasina Wajed’s Awami League government was thrown out by people’s anger has given a clear and decisive victory to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rehman, son of late former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
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February 16, 2026
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Hamdan honours Fouzia as winner of Arab Hope Makers
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, conferred the title of Arab Hope Maker and a cash prize of Dhs1 million on Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi from Morocco.
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February 16, 2026
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EDE drives pharmaceutical innovation
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has showcased the Al-driven drug efficacy design project (InSilico Medicine) during its participation at the World Health Expo (WHX 2026).
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February 16, 2026
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UoS celebrates graduation of 78 future leaders
SHARJAH: The University of Sharjah (UoS), in cooperation with the Arab Parliament for the Child, celebrated the graduation of 78 trainees from a pioneering diploma programme aimed at preparing the next generation of parliamentary leaders from 15 Arab countries.
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February 16, 2026
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Light rain, drop in temperature likely today: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast light rain in the eastern areas and a significant decline in temperatures on Monday.
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February 16, 2026
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Sharjah Ramadan Festival offers cultural experiences
The 36th edition of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026 kicked off on Sunday across the emirate's different cities and regions, including the Central and Eastern areas.
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February 16, 2026
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Afghanistan look to remain afloat as buoyant UAE eye second win T20 World Cup
In sports, the manner of defeat can sometimes hurt more than the defeat itself.
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February 16, 2026
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Islamist-led coalition submits poll complaints
Bangladesh's Islamist-led coalition, which lost its chance to form the country's next government in this week's polls, submitted complaints to the Election Commission on Sunday, challenging results in 32 constituencies.
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February 16, 2026
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Majra's Board of Trustees holds first meet of 2026
The Board of Trustees of MajraNational CSR Fund convened its first meeting of 2026 under the chairmanship of Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board.
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February 16, 2026
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US consumer prices up marginally, but inflation pressures persist
US consumer prices increased less than expected in January amid cheaper gasoline and a moderation in rental inflation, but households faced higher costs for services, suggesting little urgency for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates before summer.
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February 16, 2026
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India has all ingredients to lead in AI: Altman
In a major endorsement of India’s growing role in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAl, has described India as a potential “full-stack Al leader” and announced plans to expand the company’s presence and partnerships in the country.
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February 16, 2026
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Berlinale filmmakers offer solutions to the problem
As ever the Berlin Film Festival is offering viewers a window into stories from across the world but what to do when filmmakers face obstacles in working in the countries that their stories come from?
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February 16, 2026
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Liverpool cruise into FA Cup 5th round, Newcastle knock out Villa
Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, while Sandro Tonali’s double inspired Newcastle United to a 3-1 comeback win over 10-man Aston Villa.
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February 16, 2026
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Last-gasp Zielinski strike keeps Inter at Serie A summit, Atalanta win
Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski scored a 90th-minute winner as Inter Milan edged Juventus 3-2 on Saturday to move eight points clear in Serie A.
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February 16, 2026
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Esperance and Hilal enter CAF CL quarter-finals
Homeless Al Hilal of Sudan, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Renaissance Berkane of Morocco all won home games on Saturday to secure CAF Champions League quarterfinals places.
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February 16, 2026
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Adnoc Group's listed companies post Dhs190.1 billion in revenues
Adnoc Group's listed companies reported record financial results for the full year 2025, demonstrating sustained momentum across the Group's integrated value chain and highlighting continued delivery against the growth and shareholder value commitments set out at the Company's inaugural Investor Majlis, held in October 2025.
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February 16, 2026
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Design for classic car number plates unveiled
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Police, through the Vehicle Licensing Department, have announced the initiation of procedures to replace old vehicle licence plates for classic cars with a new design.
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February 16, 2026
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Evenepoel, Del Toro among favourites for UAE Tour
A total of 145 riders will line up on Monday for the opening stage of the eighth edition of the UAE Tour, organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and presented by AD Ports Group, the one and only UCI World Tour race in the Middle East will once again feature a star-studded field.
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February 16, 2026
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Bayern goalie Neuer ruled out for weeks with calf injury
MUNICH: Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle, the Bundesliga club announced on Sunday.
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February 16, 2026
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Skater Malinin's meltdown proves pressure can strike even world's best
Ilia Malinin's free-skate collapse at the Milano Cortina Olympics was the kind of sporting shock that reverberates far beyond the rink.
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February 16, 2026
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Letters reveal how World War II soldier courted sweetheart during wartime
Highlights from a trove of more than 200 love letters that tell the story of a couple's courtship and marriage during World War II are now on display digitally through the Nashville Public Library, offering an intimate picture of love during wartime.
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February 16, 2026
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Larry marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
LONDON: Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street.
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February 16, 2026
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Court orders woman to pay Dhs77,910 to law firm
ABU DHABI: Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs76,910, in addition to fining her Dhs1,000 to a law firm she had authorised to file and follow up a lawsuit and pay its court fees.
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February 16, 2026
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Husband told to pay Rsım dower to first wife for second marriage
The Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled if a husband contracts a second marriage without permission of his first wife, he is bound to immediately pay her full amount of dower (Haq Mehr).
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February 16, 2026
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China confirms visa-free access for Canada and UK visitors
'Holders of ordinary passports from these nations can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanges, or transit for a period not exceeding 30 days'
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February 16, 2026
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Syria says has taken over another base from US forces
Syria's defence ministry said on Sunday it had taken over the Al Shadadi base in the northeast from US forces, days after assuming control of a facility near the Jordan-Iraq borders.
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February 16, 2026
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Bhatia ties with Hisatsune to share lead at Pebble Beach
Akshay Bhatia fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course to tie Japan's Ryo Hisatsune for the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Friday in Pebble Beach, Calif.
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February 15, 2026
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Collection basket goes high-tech at church, 'people wanted to give more'
Collection baskets at two Central Valley-area Catholic churches have gone high-tech, with credit card readers strapped to their sides so parishioners can tap in $20 or $40 donations as the baskets are passed down the rows of pews.
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February 15, 2026
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UAE celebrates energy partnership with Europe
The UAE Embassy in Berlin, Adnoc, XRG, Masdar, and the Germany-UAE Business Council last night celebrated the UAE-European energy and industrial partnership at a reception on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
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