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DXB sustains global connectivity, signals readiness for new travel peak
Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor.
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May 05, 2026
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Promoting civic literacy for America’s 250th
Americans have always felt anxious about our democracy.
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May 05, 2026
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UDF achieves historic victory in Kerala elections
In a landmark turn of events, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has decisively triumphed in the Kerala Assembly elections, ending the Left Democratic Front (LDF)'s decade-long reign.
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May 05, 2026
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Mamata loses to Suvendu, this time from Bhabanipur
Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was defeated on Monday by the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, by a margin of 15,114 votes.
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May 05, 2026
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UAE domestic investors outpace FDI with $119 billion deployment
At Make it in the Emirates 20% today, Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy and CEO of Crescent Enterprises, used a keynote address to promote a new framing of UAE economic strength.
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May 05, 2026
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UAE pavilion at Expo Osaka wins gold at iF Design Awards
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has been awarded Gold at the iF Design Award 2026 in the category Interior Architecture - Trade Fairs / Temporary Exhibitions, placing it among a select group of globally recognised design achievements.
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May 05, 2026
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Nelly cruises to victory at Riviera Maya Open
Top-ranked Nelly Korda cruised through Sunday's final round to win the Riviera Maya Open, capturing her 18th career LPGA triumph and second in as many weeks.
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May 05, 2026
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Inter lift Italian title for third time in six seasons
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city.
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May 05, 2026
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Assam mandate historic, people back identity: Sarma
Terming the BJP-led NDA's performance in Assam as a “historic mandate”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the people have once again blessed the alliance to form the government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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May 05, 2026
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Interfaith Alliance forum homes in on AI's ethical challenges
Drawing on the UAE's distinctive approach to advancing technology while safeguarding its deeply rooted societal values, the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities convened the first roundtable meeting on the Charter of Religions and Al in New York City.
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May 05, 2026
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1,000 families get ownership rights to state land in AJK
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has announced the grant of ownership rights to more than 1,000 families displaced from the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, who had long been residing on state land in Janyal, on the outskirts of Mirpur.
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May 05, 2026
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Modi hails NDA victory in Puducherry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people of Puducherry after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured another term in the Union Territory, attributing the victory to the “track record of good governance” delivered by the government led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.
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May 05, 2026
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OT Cyber Security Centre of Excellence established
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has partnered with Dragos Inc, a global leader in cyber security for operational technology (OT), to establish an OT Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the UAE under the Make it in the Emirates initiative.
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May 05, 2026
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Pogacar rival and teen sensation Seixas to race the Tour de France
The 19-year-old Frenchman, widely regarded as a potential great and France’s best hope for a future Tour de France winner, announced his participation at cycling’s showpiece race in a video released by his CMA CGM Decathlon team.
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May 05, 2026
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Jazz legend John Coltrane's son hits the high notes
Ravi Coltrane has a tough task: honour his father John and fellow legend Miles Davis without imitating them, he said, juice in hand during an interview in Poland.
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May 05, 2026
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Vintage Rohit, Rickelton guide MI to six-wicket win over LSG
Rohit Sharma made a grand return to action after recovering from an injury, smashing a half-century and adding 143 runs with Ryan Rickelton as the Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
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May 05, 2026
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Ajman University ranks fifth in the UAE
Ajman University ranked fifth in the UAE and 337th in Asia in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026, reflecting continued progress in research performance and international academic engagement.
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May 05, 2026
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AI may be the US economy's only hope
If you take the long view, America's economic outlook is pretty bleak.
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May 05, 2026
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'Guardians of the Nation' exhibition opens in Sharjah
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), inaugurated the “Guardians of the Nation” exhibition at the university's main building.
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May 05, 2026
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Sharjah Museums body joins ‘Make it in Emirates’
Sharjah Museums Authority takes part in “Make it in the Emirates 2026”, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by ADNEC Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Abu Dhabi Investment Office and ADNOC Group, presenting the UAE’s maritime heritage through a programme of collections, traditional crafts, and panel discussions led by Sharjah Maritime Museum.
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May 05, 2026
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Calendar for academic year 2026-2027 announced
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has set the official academic calendar approved for public and private schools following the ministerial curriculum for the academic year 2026-2027.
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May 05, 2026
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Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in CL semis tie with Arsenal
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.
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May 05, 2026
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Free speech means Kimmel has the right to ridicule you
Here's one of those remarkable coincidences:
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May 05, 2026
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The Lotus blooms in West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed victory on Monday in state elections in opposition-held West Bengal, where his party has never been in power before.
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May 05, 2026
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Court orders defendants to repay Dhs2.5m loan
The Dubai Commercial Court declared a loan agreement invalid due to its contravention of public order.
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May 05, 2026
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UAE says 'OPEC exit is sovereignty decision'
Make it in the Emirates 2026 opened on Monday with a clear message from UAE ministers and business leaders: the country’s long-term investment in industrial sovereignty is paying off - delivering measurable gains in economic resilience and national security at a time of unprecedented global disruption.
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May 05, 2026
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Temperature likely to touch 40.9°C in May: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Tuesday’s weather to be generally clear, with clouds appearing eastward in the afternoon, and humid at night and on Wednesday morning over some coastal areas.
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May 05, 2026
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DHA project to benefit People of Determination
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the “Unified Medical Report for People of Determination,” a new project that establishes a standardised medical reference for diagnostic and classification processes, supporting the ‘One Government’ approach through integrated digital systems.
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May 05, 2026
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Big names fall as Tamil Nadu polls throw up major upsets
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have delivered a stunning blow to several senior political leaders, cutting across party lines and underscoring the scale of political churn triggered by the rise of new forces in the state.
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May 05, 2026
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Kareena Kapoor while travelling in Haryana drops a sun-kissed selfie
Bathed in warm sunlight, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan flaunted her natural glow as she embraced the rustic vibe of Haryana while holidaying at the Pataudi Palace.
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