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Japan’s Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years
Japan's Nikkei share index recorded its biggest weekly gain in nearly two years on Friday, despite trimming Friday’s early gains as worries grew that talks to end the Iran war would be difficult.
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June 20, 2026
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Morocco aiming for the final, says midfielder Ounahi
There is absolutely no euphoria among Morocco players following a World Cup opening draw against five-time champions Brazil but the team are aiming to go beyond their semi-final spot four years ago, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi said on Thursday.
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June 20, 2026
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Kerala CM unveils budget, seeks NRI partnership for development
Kerala plans to ease regulations and unlock its “land bank” to attract investment, especially from non-resident Indians (NRIs), to become a hub for aviation, logistics, and shipping.
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June 20, 2026
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RTA opens new bridge in Dubai Harbour
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday opened a new bridge in Dubai Harbour, one of the most prominent waterfronts featuring the largest yacht marinas in the Middle East.
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June 20, 2026
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All eyes on Summer Solstice tomorrow
The date of the Summer Solstice and the beginning of summer astronomically in the UAE is set to be on Sunday, June 21, at 12:25pm UAE local time or 8:25pm GMT, said Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society (EAS) and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.
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June 20, 2026
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Turkey coach tells critics to get off players' backs ahead of Paraguay tie
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said on Thursday harsh criticism following his side’s opening World Cup defeat by Australia had been demoralising for his younger players, and they deserved more support as they prepare for a potentially critical match against Paraguay.
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June 20, 2026
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Exemption from late renewal fines for economic licences
Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) responsible for developing and regulating the business sector, announced an initiative to support the growth of entrepreneurs and the private sector.
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June 20, 2026
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Germany face first real WC test vs Ivory Coast's 'express train' Diomande
One name on every Germany player's mind is Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, whose meteoric rise in the Bundesliga has seen him emerge as the biggest threat to the four-time world champions when they face the African nation in the World Cup on Saturday.
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June 20, 2026
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Narvaez takes Swiss Tour third stage after 100km breakaway, Pogacar leads
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez took a stunning victory on the Tour of Switzerland's third stage after a 100km-long breakaway that was almost caught on the line by a charging peloton.
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June 20, 2026
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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s first WC win
Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday in a Group B match marred by a horrific injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
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June 20, 2026
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Manzambi dazzles in Switzerland’s victory
Johan Manzambi said he hoped he had repaid the faith shown in him after coming off the bench to score twice in Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B of the World Cup on Thursday.
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June 20, 2026
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EDE approves use of ‘Jascayd’
The UAE Drug Authority announced its approval for the use of “Jascayd” (Jascayd) containing the active substance “Nerandomilast” (Nerandomilast), for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) in adult patients, a step which enhances the system of providing modern treatments and supports the advancement of healthcare levels.
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June 20, 2026
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Vijayan tears into budget, says lack of vision for Kerala's future
Leader of the opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a sharp attack on the maiden budget presented by Chief Minister and Finance Minister VD Satheesan, alleging that it lacked a clear roadmap for Kerala’s future and relied heavily on repackaging initiatives introduced by the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.
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June 20, 2026
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Sushmita’s ‘Aarya’ turns 6, director says ‘Salute to all the strong women’
Sushmita Sen's action-packed web series “Aarya” clocked 6 years of release on Friday, director Ram Madhvani dropped a gratitude note on social media.
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June 20, 2026
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Split within TMC reflects politics without principles: Tharoor
Senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, expressed his views on the split in the Trinamool Congress in an exclusive interview with IANS.
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June 20, 2026
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Tim Allen’s voice took him from Detroit to infinity and beyond
Tim Allen’s voice precedes him. The Metro Detroit-raised actor and comedian says he’s recognised for his voice so often that when he goes to football games — either at Ford Field to watch the Lions, or in his wife Jane’s hometown to watch her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers — he has to be reminded to keep his voice down so he doesn't startle those around him.
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June 20, 2026
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What makes America so very special
President Donald Trump is proud of America, and he wants you to be proud too.
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June 20, 2026
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Beit Al Khair implements ‘Food for All’ project
Beit Al Khair Society announced that it is intensifying its efforts to support workers during summer, by providing meals, water, and chilled juices to workers in various locations, to help them cope with high temperatures, as part of its commitment to its humanitarian mission and its support for national efforts aimed at protecting workers and enhancing their safety, in conjunction with the implementation of the “Policy for Protecting Workers from Heat Stress”.
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June 20, 2026
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Dragon Boat Festival lights up River Kabul
In a landmark cultural and sporting event, the scenic banks of the River Kabul at Sardaryab came alive as the China Window, in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Culture and Tourism Authority, organised a Dragon Boat Festival to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations.
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June 20, 2026
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‘Rashid 2’ rover to be launched later this year
“Rashid 2” rover will be launched late 2026 aboard the “Ilytra Dark” orbital lander as part of the “Blue Ghost” mission, in collaboration with the American company “Firefly Aerospace”, to explore the far dark side of the Moon.
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June 20, 2026
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UAE and France discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a bilateral meeting with Serge Papin, France’s Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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June 20, 2026
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Pak refutes Afghan Taliban's claim of strikes in border areas
Afghanistan said on Friday it had launched airstrikes on hideouts of militants in two Pakistani provinces, an assertion swiftly rejected by Islamabad, months after the neighbours engaged in their worst conflict in years.
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June 20, 2026
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Hackers breach CDA's billing system, demand ransom in bitcoins
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) of Islamabad has spent three tense days as unknown hackers breached its property and water billing system and demanded ransom in bitcoins.
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June 20, 2026
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Sharjah holds workshop on new AI-powered platform
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) organised a workshop on Thursday on its upcoming AI-powered media platform, attended by Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of SGMB, Alya Al Suwaidi, Director of SGMB, and more than 30 representatives from government entities.
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June 20, 2026
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NZ’s Singh proud to blaze a trail for Sikh community
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh hopes his appearance at the World Cup can pave the way for other players of South Asian heritage to reach the game’s biggest stage.
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June 20, 2026
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Failure to pay fees does not stop students from taking exams
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has affirmed that schools are not allowed to prevent students from attending any exams as a result of late or non-payment of tuition fees, stressing the need for schools to abide by the procedures taken.
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June 20, 2026
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Dubai acts against unauthorised visa services
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (Iqama Dubai), represented by the Search and Investigation Department within the Violators and Foreigners Follow-up Sector, revealed that it has addressed violations detected on social media platforms.
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June 20, 2026
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Markets ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen tumbles
Global shares dipped on Friday after US and Iranian negotiators called off peace talks, while the risk of official Japanese intervention simmered as the yen traded on the brink of a 40-year low.
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June 20, 2026
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Mexico edge S.Korea, qualify for knockouts
Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over South Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday.
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June 20, 2026
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Sweden boss Potter eyes redemption at World Cup
Graham Potter took charge of Sweden in October with both coach and team in need of a reset. Now they are one game from the World Cup knockouts.
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