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Nahyan hails US diplomat's efforts in enhancing ties
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, received Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, at his majlis in Abu Dhabi.
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July 12, 2025
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Greece halts asylum requests from migrants
Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe's southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called illegal.
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July 12, 2025
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57 students participate in MBZUAI programme
Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has concluded the 2025 edition of its flagship Undergraduate Research Internship Programme (UGRIP) - its largest and most diverse cohort to date.
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July 12, 2025
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SPL brings 14 centuries of Arabic writing to life
As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) launched ‘The History of Letters and Movement’ exhibition at Al Rahmaniyah Mall, which runs until July 20, in collaboration with the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah.
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July 12, 2025
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Mohammed says Dubai has a unique development model
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met a group of prominent individuals, including citizens, businesspersons, traders, investors, ministers, senior government and semi-government officials, and top-ranking executives of various private sector enterprises during a meeting at the Union House in Dubai.
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July 12, 2025
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My mental health condition scares me a lot
There are myriad reasons why having a baby doesn’t seem like a good idea: the cost of living is through the roof, wages are largely stagnant, the UK is one of the most expensive countries in the world for childcare. Plus, at my childbearing age of 29, babies still appear to require a level of buoyancy and nurturing I've only recently learnt how to provide for myself.
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July 12, 2025
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Yoon returns to jail as martial law investigation accelerates
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was back in a solitary jail cell with basic food and a khaki prison uniform after prosecutors secured a new detention warrant over his bid to impose martial law last year.
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July 12, 2025
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Gold gains on safe-haven demand
Gold prices rose for a third straight session on Friday, as US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canada and broader tariff threats against other trading partners lifted demand for the safe-haven asset.
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July 12, 2025
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Tawazun, ATRC sign agreement to strengthen research and innovation
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) and Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) have signed a collaborative agreement aimed at strengthening the fields of research, development and innovation.
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July 12, 2025
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Workshop highlights the role of CEPAs in boosting service exports
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised a workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade to explore the role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) signed by the UAE in driving the growth of the local services export sector.
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July 12, 2025
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Court suspends order seeking YouTube ban on govt critics
An Islamabad district and sessions judge on Friday suspended the ban on two YouTube channels imposed by a court a few days ago.
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July 12, 2025
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Oh please, the right is reviving a tired trope about women
Here we go again. A bunch of successful, conservative professional women are telling young women they don't need careers to have fulfilling lives.
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July 12, 2025
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Indonesia palm oil exports to US may fall due to tariffs
Indonesian palm oil exports to the United States may fall due to the 32 per cent tariffs threatened on Indonesian goods, allowing competitors in Malaysia to gain market share, an industry official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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July 12, 2025
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MoF wins award for AI innovation in financial sector
The Ministry of Finance has clinched the Innovating for Impact Awards in the category of Al applications in the financial sector at the Al for Good Summit 2025, held at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG).
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July 12, 2025
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Lisa Murkowski's not good after 'Big Beautiful' vote
Lisa Murkowski does not seem to be enjoying the summer. Perhaps it’s the insane heat and humidity. She is from Alaska, after all. But judging from the Republican's responses to questions on the Senate's passage of President Donald Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” last week — where she once again was a pivotal holdout... until she wasn’t — Murkowski’s demeanor of late has more to do with the ‘damned if you do, damned if you don't' position her independent streak has fated for her. Asked by The Independent Thursday about her keen hope that the House of Representatives would fix what troubled her about the bill she voted to pass — which extends the 2017 tax cuts that Trump signed while also significantly slashing welfare programs like Medicaid and forcing states to shoulder more of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps — Murkowski bristled.
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July 12, 2025
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Kiss's combined Aus-NZ side out to 'light up' British and Irish Lions tour
A combined Australia-New Zealand side plans to \"light up\" the British and Irish Lions tour by upsetting them Saturday in their final warm-up on before the first Wallabies Test.
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July 12, 2025
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Starmer's migrant deal with Macron is a promising start
The prime minister has been criticised for the modesty of the agreement that he has secured with the French president on cross-Channel migration.
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July 12, 2025
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Tottenham sign Kudus from West Ham on long-term deal
Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White in a doubleswoop worth over £100 million ($136 million).
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July 12, 2025
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Hernandez fires parting shot at Italian League club Milan
French international Theo Hernandez, who has joined Saudi club Al-Hilal, took a swing at AC Milan’s leadership as he bid farewell to the club and their fans on social media.
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July 12, 2025
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Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders discuss ties as UAE plays host
The United Arab Emirates hosted a meeting between Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to support efforts to build trust and promote stability in the South Caucasus region.
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July 12, 2025
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Bumrah and Archer light up Lord's on topsy-turvy Day 2
Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer took centre stage on the second day of the third Test as India and England traded blows at Lord’s on Friday and the match remained on a knife-edge.
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July 12, 2025
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ANP suffers major blow as Samar joins PML-N
Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) leader Samar Haroon Bilour, who belongs to the famous political Bilour family of Peshawar, on Wednesday joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) following a meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
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July 12, 2025
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A century of Tests is a privilege, says Australia's Starc
Mitchell Starc is not keen on the attention he is receiving ahead of his 100th test but the Australia fast bowler says it has been a privilege to pull on the 'baggy green cap' so many times.
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July 12, 2025
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UAE's body reinforces collaboration with WIPO
Major General Dr Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs at Dubai Police, and Chairman of the Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), emphasised that the partnership with WIPO represents a fundamental pillar in building effective systems to protect intellectual property rights.
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July 12, 2025
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AURAK, IEEE sign deal for academic excellence
The world's leading professional organisation for advancing technology, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to promote best practices, elevate professional standards, and foster collaboration in technical and technological domains.
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July 12, 2025
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Zero work done on ground, AAP slams BJP over floods
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Ankush Narang on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led civic administration over severe waterlogging in the national Capital following recent rains, accusing the ruling party of failing completely to deliver on its promises made during the Assembly elections.
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July 12, 2025
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MBRF-APA deal to boost publishing sector
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Publishers’ Association APA) in Egypt to promote knowledge dissemination, reinforce publishing and distribution networks, and support industry creators through strategic support and innovative opportunities.
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July 12, 2025
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Notable Speech aims to conquer sprint division in Group 1 July Cup
Star miler Notable Speech is the headline act as he turns his hand to sprinting in the GI July Cup, with Symbol Of Honour and Spy Chief also contesting Newmarket’s six-furlong showpiece on day three of the July Festival on Saturday.
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July 12, 2025
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Holy Kaaba washed with Zamzam
The ceremony of washing the Holy Kaaba unfolds in three main, meticulously executed stages, each characterised by extreme care and precision.
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July 12, 2025
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Licence of insurance company revoked
The UAE Central Bank (UAECB) has revoked the licence of Al Khazna Insurance Company under Article 33 of Federal Decree-Law No (48) of 2023 concerning the regulation of insurance activities.
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