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Czech manager Koubek confident vs Mexico despite Azteca challenge
Czech coach Miroslav Koubek said his side must ignore Mexico's formidable World Cup record at the Azteca Stadium and keep believing in their dream of reaching the knockout stage when the teams meet in a decisive Group A clash on Wednesday.
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June 25, 2026
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South African prisons open art galleries to showcase inmates’ work
When most people think of prison, they picture steel bars, locked gates and lost freedom. But at a correctional facility in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, visitors are greeted by something unexpected: an art gallery.
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June 25, 2026
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Ronaldo roars back with brace and record to silence critics
Cristiano Ronaldo declared “I'm back” and said those “attacking” him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.
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June 25, 2026
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Sharjah Police Academy thanks Sheikh Sultan for promotions
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy (PSA), chaired the Academy's Board meeting on Wednesday morning at the Academy’s headquarters in University City.
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June 25, 2026
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SPC explores new Arab-Asian publishing corridors in Beijing
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC) concluded its participation in the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) 2024, reinforcing Sharjah's position as a leading global publishing hub and strengthening links between Arab publishers and international markets.
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June 25, 2026
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No relief in sight as Europe bakes in deadly Omega heat
Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, shut schools and cultural landmarks, as forecasters warned the extreme temperatures could persist until the end of the week.
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June 25, 2026
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Court orders firm to pay another over Dhs2.15m
The Commercial Court in Dubai ordered a company to pay $588,000, equivalent to Dhs2.15 million, to a chemicals supplier company, plus 5% annual interest from the due date in October 2023 until full payment, in addition to court fees, expenses, and legal costs.
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June 25, 2026
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Mohamed, Rubio seek lasting peace in region
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE as part of a tour of the Middle East.
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June 25, 2026
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UAE grants visa on arrival to eligible Filipinos
A select group of Filipinos may now obtain their short-term visa upon arrival in the UAE beginning June 25, 2026.
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June 25, 2026
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Slight drop in temperature as UAE receives heavy rainfall
Moderate to heavy rains fell on separate areas across the Eastern Region on Wednesday, especially on Shawka Road, Al Watan Street and Wadi Al Helo, leading streams and valleys to flow and waterfalls to form on the mountain slopes.
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June 25, 2026
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Retail group announces five-day warehouse sale
As the summer holiday season begins, retail chains across the country are announcing the details of summer promotions for residents and tourists alike.
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June 25, 2026
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Paid parking hours extended until midnight across Sharjah
Sharjah City Municipality announced an amendment to the working hours of the public parking service in the emirate to include all paid parking in the cities of Sharjah, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, especially the parking areas identified by yellow signs to be open until midnight, similar to the parking areas identified by blue signs.
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June 25, 2026
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Li Qiang calls for balanced AI governance
The world risks “losing control” of frontier technology such as artificial intelligence if governments are too slow to regulate it, China’s premier warned attendees at “Summer Davos” on Wednesday.
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June 25, 2026
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72% of Seih Al Beer mosque completed
The Sharjah Charity International announced the completion of 72% of the construction work for the “Seih Al Beer” mosque in Seih Al Beer area of Ras Al Khaimah, according to Khalid Hassan Al Ali, Director of Projects and Foreign Aid Department.
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June 25, 2026
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India, China should deepen cooperation, says China FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his country’s readiness to work with India to implement the important consensus reached between leaders of the two nations, continuously enhance trust and dispel doubts, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, maintain the positive momentum of bilateral ties, and jointly advance their respective modernisation processes.
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June 25, 2026
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Akshay Kumar says actresses are not willing to take risks
Actor Akshay Kumar will soon be seen leading Ahmed Khan's upcoming laughter ride, ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ scheduled to release in theatres on June 26, 2026.
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June 25, 2026
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Age is just a number for veteran stars
Age is just a number was proven once again at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The aging superstars have quelled the doubts if any with their stellar performances.
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June 25, 2026
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Ivory Coast chase runners-up slot
Tiny Curacao had previously given themselves little chance against the Ivory Coast at the World Cup, but a draw in their last group game with Ecuador might well have changed their perspective.
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June 25, 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s volunteer ecosystem adds 1.55% of GDP growth
As impact investment continues to expand globally, attention is increasingly shifting toward a challenge that extends beyond financing itself: ensuring that organizations possess the capacity required to absorb capital and translate it into measurable social outcomes.
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June 25, 2026
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RAKBANK debuts AI, mentorship programme for businesswomen
Ahead of the June 27 “International SME Day” and as the world zealously engages in digitalisation, a 50-year-old homegrown commercial bank has launched a programme that goes beyond the basics of banking services for all greenhorn and veteran businesswomen across the UAE.
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June 25, 2026
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Mamdani proves his power in New York House races
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic US House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates.
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June 25, 2026
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F1 braced for next twist after Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough
Formula One could take another twist in Austria this weekend after Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes’ dominant run with his breakthrough first win for Ferrari in Spain.
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June 25, 2026
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Global stocks bounce back after tech rout, Brent falls below $75
Stock markets rebounded on Wednesday from the previous day’s rout of technology shares, caused by concerns over massive AI spending and rising borrowing costs.
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June 25, 2026
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Mansour issues resolution on inmate housing
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has issued a resolution setting out the policy, conditions and controls governing the placement of inmates in private accommodation within correctional and rehabilitation centres in Abu Dhabi.
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June 25, 2026
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Focus only on winning series, says Stokes
England's returning captain Ben Stokes said his focus is solely on winning the series-deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a tumultuous fortnight in which he was left out after he and bowler Gus Atkinson broke a team curfew.
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June 25, 2026
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UAE exerts more efforts to fight drugs
The National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) on Wednesday launched a national campaign against drugs under the slogan “United Front to Eradicate the Scourge” concurrently with the World Drug Day in cooperation with the UAE Government Media Office.
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June 25, 2026
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Dubai to host second edition of World Sports Summit from December 28-29
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and the guidance of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai is gearing up to host the second edition of the ‘World Sports Summit’ from Dec. 28-29, 2026 under the theme ‘Uniting the World Through Sport.’
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June 25, 2026
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SAIF Zone, NBF to enhance banking access for businesses and investors
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), establishing a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing banking accessibility and delivering comprehensive financial solutions to companies operating within the free zone.
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June 25, 2026
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S.Koreans expect home-game feel for match against S.Africa
Hong Myung-bo is expecting the atmosphere to feel like a home game when his South Korea team plays South Africa in its last World Cup Group A encounter in Monterrey.
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June 25, 2026
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Croatia need to improve focus at WC, says Dalic
Croatia must handle pressure better and sharpen their focus if they hope to make a deep run at the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his team laboured to a 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday.
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