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Proposed FBR powers to arrest CEOs, directors, CFOs opposed
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has sternly opposed the proposed powers for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to arrest CEOs, CFOs, and Directors of Boards on tax fraud.
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June 16, 2025
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Russia hands over 1,200 war bodies to Ukraine
Ukraine has received the bodies of another 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war with Russia, as part of agreements to exchange both prisoners of war and the dead, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.
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June 16, 2025
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Neither the PM nor the chancellor is a natural storyteller
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves admitted mistakes had been made during the government's difficult first year when she addressed a private meeting of the parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) after announcing her spending review.
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June 16, 2025
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Bank of England to keep rates steady despite slower job market
The Bank of England is set to keep rates on hold next week, sticking with its gradual approach to cuts after a reduction in May, but investors will look for hints on whether a slowing economy and weaker wage growth could speed up the pace of easing.
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June 16, 2025
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India's macros remain strong, growth to pick up further
Amid all the tariff uncertainty, India’s macros remain on a strong foothold, an HSBC Mutual Fund report said on Monday, adding that it remains constructive on Indian equities supported by the more robust medium-term growth outlook.
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June 15, 2025
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Farm raising fish raises questions about water use
Some farmers in Arizona rely on water from the Colorado River, but many others use well water to irrigate crops like alfalfa for the dairy industry or the lettuce, cucumbers and melons shipped nationwide year-round
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June 15, 2025
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Deployment of troops to LA protest divides governors
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling President Donald Trump's military intervention at protests over federal immigration policy in Los Angeles an assault on democracy and has sued to try to stop it.
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June 15, 2025
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Forensic experts race to finish crash victims' DNA matches
In the wake of the Air India Flight Al-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which left 241 of the passengers of the Boeing Dreamliner dead, forensic teams are racing against time to complete DNA identification of the victims, many of whom remain unrecognisable due to the intensity of the crash and the subsequent fire.
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June 15, 2025
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Austria plans tougher gun laws after school shooting
The Austrian government plans to tighten national gun laws after enduring its worst school shooting, Chancellor Christian Stocker said in an interview broadcast on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
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Pallister joins US' Ledecky in cracking 1500m freestyle barrier
Lani Pallister became only the third woman to swim under 15mins 40secs in the 1500m freestyle Saturday, joining American great Katie Ledecky and Dane Lottie Friis.
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June 15, 2025
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Utsunomiya overcome Al Riyadi to clinch FIBA BCL Asia title in Dubai
DJ Newbill nailed arguably the biggest shot of his career to help Utsunomiya Brex dethrone Al Riyadi, 94-93 and claim 2025 FIBA Basketball Champions League Asia title.
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June 15, 2025
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Thai-Cambodian border talks 'make progress'
Thailand said on Saturday talks with neighbour Cambodia had “made progress” in resolving a long-running border dispute that last month devolved into clashes.
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June 15, 2025
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Philanthropist, Al Jalila Foundation join hands
In a meaningful step towards supporting children's healthcare in the UAE, Anna Morgenstern, CEO of The Space Events & Sports, has joined hands with Al Jalila Foundation to support The Child Fund, a vital initiative that provides medical treatment for children battling serious health conditions.
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June 15, 2025
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Burns takes slim lead at US Open, defending champ DeChambeau misses out
Sam Burns earned the halfway lead at the US Open on Friday to boost his hopes of a major breakthrough at Oakmont Country Club, where Rory Mcllroy battled late to make the weekend and holder Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut.
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June 15, 2025
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RPL will transform rugby as IPL did for cricket: Khatri
For years, Mohit Khatri has been disturbed by the fact that despite representing the country for years and leading it at the Asian Rugby Championships, he was not recognised by fans and media, whereas cricketers, footballers, shuttlers and those from other sports were mobbed.
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June 15, 2025
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Korean securities see 2-year high in foreign capital inflows in May
Foreign investment in Korean securities recorded the largest net inflow in nearly two years in May, the central bank said on Friday.
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June 15, 2025
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Messi magic needed for Miami as injuries pile up ahead of opener
Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as injuries pile up
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June 15, 2025
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UAE's NMO hosts roundtable in preparation for BRIDGE Summit
The UAE's National Media Office (NMO) hosted a strategic roundtable in London as part of its preparatory efforts for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit.
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June 15, 2025
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After conquering Europe, PSG set sights on Club WC title
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
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June 15, 2025
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'Mayday' was pilot's final call before tragic jet crash
The Aviation Ministry on Saturday said that the last words of the ill-fated Air India (Al) flight Al-171 radioed by the cockpit crew were a desperate \"Mayday, Mayday,\" moments before the London-bound aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad which led to the deaths of 241 people.
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June 15, 2025
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Meta finalises $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI
Facebook-owner Meta has finalised the $14.3 billion purchase of a 49 per cent stake in data-labeling startup Scale AI, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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June 15, 2025
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Killings at European schools concern authorities
A spate of school killings in Western Europe has raised pressure on authorities to tackle a problem long seen as a largely US phenomenon, increasing momentum for tougher gun and security laws and more policing of social media.
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June 15, 2025
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Military officers granted special relief allowance, NA panel told
The ministry of finance has told a parliamentary panel that armed forces officers have been granted a special relief allowance at 50% of their basic salary, while junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers would get 20% allowance in the new fiscal year, starting on July 1.
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June 15, 2025
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Markram leads S.Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory
South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with opening batsman Markram falling for 136 after taking South Africa to within six runs of the title
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June 15, 2025
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I hope Bayern can go all the way to glory: Ribery
Franck Ribery is among the many football lovers eagerly counting down the hours until the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 gets under way.
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June 15, 2025
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Israeli fire kills 35 Gazans, many at aid site: Medics
Israeli fire and airstrikes killed at least 35 more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, most of them near an aid distribution site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), local health authorities said.
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June 15, 2025
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Ukranian forces 'halt' Russian troop advance in Sumy region
Ukranian forces 'halt' Russian troop advance in Sumy region
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June 15, 2025
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Pogba aims to return with Monaco after doping ban
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension.
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June 15, 2025
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India's robust financial infrastructure discussed
India’s robust financial infrastructure, market reforms, and the growing significance of Indian capital markets on the global stage was discussed in detail during a first-of-its-kind interaction held between the Heads of Foreign Mission in Delhi and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), in New Delhi on Monday.
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June 15, 2025
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Captaincy will give Gill lot of confidence, says Raman
Come June 20, and the sight of Shubman Gill donning the India blazer and walking out for the toss in the series opener against England at Headingley will make for a significant visual.
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