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South Korea special prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Yoon
South Korea's special prosecutor asked a court on Tuesday to issue an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, an investigator said, as a probe intensified over the ousted leader's botched bid to impose martial law.
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June 25, 2025
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China slams Taiwan president over 'country' speech
China on Monday slammed Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te over a speech in which he said the island was “clearly a country,” saying his “fallacies” would be “swept into the dustbin of history,” state media reported.
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June 24, 2025
Gulf Today
I don't want to put pressure on myself for 90m: Neeraj
As he builds towards his ultimate goal - a top finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he isn't placing himself under the pressure of chasing 90-metre throws every time he steps out, though he's quietly confident ahead of the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2025
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England rally after Pant heroics to set up thrilling finish in first Test
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England before the hosts hit back to leave themselves 371 to win the series opener at Headingley on Monday.
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June 24, 2025
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Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test
Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social-media influencers posting videos of their first rides.
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June 24, 2025
Gulf Today
India prioritises national interest in US trade talks
Protecting India’s interest remains “supreme” in bilateral trade talks with the United States, a senior Indian trade ministry source said on Monday, as New Delhi pushes to finalise a deal before the expiry of the pause on steep reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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June 24, 2025
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US business activity moderates
US business activity slowed marginally in June, though prices increased further amid President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs on imported goods, suggesting that an acceleration in inflation was likely in the second half of the year.
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June 24, 2025
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Gold rises as Iran-Israel conflict offsets dollar strength
Gold prices nudged higher on Monday, as escalating Iran-Israel tensions outweighed pressure from a stronger dollar, with markets closely watching Iran's next move.
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June 24, 2025
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UAE hosts Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Workshop
In another initiative aimed at advancing women's participation in the economic sphere, the UAE Gender Balance Council, in collaboration with the World Bank, hosted the Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Workshop, focused on accelerating practical tools to support pay equity across sectors.
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June 24, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE-based social enterprise earns 'Ma'an certification'
A UAE-based social enterprise, 2nd Innings, dedicated to transforming the lives of elderly individuals, has been officially granted Ma'an certification from the Authority of Social Contribution ands listed on the My Dubai Community App.
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June 24, 2025
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Man.City hit Al Ain for six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real rout Pachuca
Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid shrugged off an early red card to beat Mexican side Pachuca 3-1.
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June 24, 2025
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Event highlights digital economy
The activities of the regional workshop on e-commerce and digital economy statistics commenced on Monday, organised by the Statistical Centre for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC-Stat).
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June 24, 2025
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4,543 new Indian members joined DCC in first quarter
A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses topped the list of non-Emirati companies joining the chamber in Q1 2025.
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June 24, 2025
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Embattled Thai PM Paetongtarn reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra began a cabinet reshuffle on Monday as a political and judicial crisis sparked by a leaked phone call threatens to sink her government.
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June 24, 2025
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Nato leaders to meet for summit that could be historic
US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are due to gather on Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defence spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies.
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June 24, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed hails UoS ranking 1st in UAE
Deputy Ruler of Sharjah expressed his pride in university's growth in various global rankings, highlighting that these accomplishments reflect its esteemed status both locally and globally
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June 24, 2025
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Leaders call for urgent de-escalation in region
At the conclusion of the 18th periodic meeting, hosted on Monday by the Federal National Council (FNC) in Abu Dhabi under the chairmanship of Saqr Ghobash, the presidents of the Shura, Representative, National, and Nation Councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, along with the President of the European Parliament, issued a joint statement.
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June 24, 2025
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ForsaTEK offers platform for impactful, scalable innovation
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, inaugurated the third edition of ForsaTEK, the innovation platform and annual event organised by the Emirates Group.
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June 24, 2025
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BoE’s Bailey defends bond programme after criticism
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey defended the central bank’s programme of government bond purchases and sales which has come under fire from some politicians for its cost.
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June 24, 2025
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S.Korea gets first civilian defence chief in 64 years
South Korea’s government on Monday appointed the country's first civilian defence minister in more than 60 years, after growing calls for stronger oversight of the military.
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June 24, 2025
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Eurozone growth stalls in June with sluggish services, manufacturing
The Eurozone economy flatlined for a second month in June, barely expanding as the bloc’s dominant services industry showed only a small sign of improvement and manufacturing displayed none at all, a survey showed on Monday.
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June 24, 2025
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Report sought from govt, police in Odisha gangrape case
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday sought a report from the Odisha government and state police within two weeks over the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student in Ganjam district.
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June 24, 2025
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Ghana struggles to manage illegal mining operations
As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields’ sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210-square-kilometre tract for intruders.
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June 24, 2025
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Jets owner Woody buys stake in Crystal Palace
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has agreed to buy John Textor’s 43 percent stake in Crystal Palace in a deal that could boost the Eagles’ hopes of playing in the Europa League next season.
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June 24, 2025
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Japan's high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze
When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen, she wasn't expecting her deep dive into the subject to rack up over two million views.
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June 24, 2025
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Danny expresses regret over sudden 'James Bond' exit
Director Danny Boyle has revealed the one regret he has after quitting the James Bond franchise in 2018.
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June 24, 2025
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Police to investigate threats to teen boxer Aliya
The Karachi police on Monday ordered an investigation into alleged threats being made to boxer Aliya Soomro.
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June 24, 2025
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Favourites British and Irish Lions seek cohesion ahead of 9-game Australian tour
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Simon Easterby urged his players on Monday to get on the 'same page' in an effort to build cohesion ahead of a highly-anticipated nine-game tour in Australia.
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June 24, 2025
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Athens' ancient theatre closes for three-year restoration
For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theatre at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for the Greek capital's residents it is the touchstone of their summer cultural calendar.
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June 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Phase 2 of Zero Bureaucracy Programme kicks off
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) kicked off phase 2 of its Zero Bureaucracy Programme that aims to radically restructure services by reducing the number of steps, minimising required documents and fields, and shortening the time needed to deliver the service — all to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed their expectations.
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