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Qatar sees 'window of opportunity' for Gaza ceasefire
Gaza mediators are engaging with Israel and Hamas to build on momentum from this week's ceasefire with Iran and work towards a truce in the Palestinian territory, Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said.
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June 29, 2025
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African leaders' call to meet energy needs
At the Africa Energy Forum 2025 which opened at Cape Town in South Africa, there was a sense of urgency as ministers from many of the countries talked of the need to build infrastructure, integrate the grid and go for renewable energy to reach power to 600 million on the continent who do not have access to it.
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June 29, 2025
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Pakistan ranked among top emerging economies as default risk drops
Pakistan has been ranked among the world’s top emerging economies following a significant drop in its default risk in a major boost to investor sentiment and international credibility.
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June 29, 2025
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Shekhar Kapur recalls a request by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recalled a strange request by legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan during the shoot of his movie “Bandit Queen”.
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June 29, 2025
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Iranians gave 'blood' not 'honour' in Israel war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that his compatriots had given their “blood” during a 12-day war with Israel but “not honour,” as Iran held a state funeral.
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June 29, 2025
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Marquez extends c'ship lead after sprint victory at Dutch MotoGP
Ducati’s Marc Marquez brushed aside two practice crashes to storm to his ninth sprint victory of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday to extend his MotoGP championship lead despite starting fourth on the grid at Assen.
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June 29, 2025
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Solutions+ and Serco sign partnership
Solutions+, a leading UAE business consultancy offering digital solutions and shared services, wholly owned by Mubadala, and Serco, a global provider of essential public services, have announced the expansion of Khadamat Facilities Management through a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the UAE's leadership in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM).
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June 29, 2025
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Brentford appoint Andrews as new manager
Brentford on Friday confirmed the appointment of former set-piece coach Keith Andrews as their new manager to replace Thomas Frank.
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June 29, 2025
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Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent boils
Southern Europeans braced on Saturday for their first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world's fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red.
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June 29, 2025
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Jayasuriya decimates Bangladesh as Sri Lanka win by innings and 78 runs
Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya led the charge with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh collapsed for just 133 in their second innings, handing Sri Lanka a win by an innings and 78 runs, with the hosts clinching a 1-0 victory in their two-Test series on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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PSG Club WC reunion with Messi recalls unhappier times
It is no coincidence that PSG achieved their crowning glory in their first season after definitively shifting their focus away from signing superstar players to instead allow a brilliant coach to work with a hungry, dynamic young team
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June 29, 2025
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Flood-hit China expands social security net
China has expanded the economic safeguards for segments of its population affected by flood control schemes in times of extreme rainfall, including pledges of direct compensation from the central government and payments for livestock losses.
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June 29, 2025
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Lions sweat on Williams' injury after victory in Australia tour opener
British and Irish Lions face an anxious wait over the fitness of Tomos Williams after the scrum-half suffered a hamstring injury in their commanding 54-7 win over Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE, China unveil centre for trade
The UAE and China recently launched Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre at the China-Arab Business Forum held in Qingdao recently - that is aimed at increasing the $400 billion trade between China and the Arab world.
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June 29, 2025
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UAE Balloon ascends in Russian skies
The UAE Balloon Team is participating in the third edition of the International Ballooning Festival \"Air Brotherhood,\" which kicked off in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod and continues until July I.
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June 29, 2025
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Pogba joins Monaco to restart career after serving doping ban
Paul Pogba has joined AS Monaco on a free transfer after signing a two-year contract, the Ligue I club said on Saturday, as the 32-year-old French midfielder looks to revive his career following a doping ban.
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June 29, 2025
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Cloudy weather likely today, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects temperatures to drop next Wednesday, accompanied by dusty winds due to the influence of a surface low-pressure system from the east and a high-pressure system from the west, along with a weak upper-level low-pressure system.
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June 29, 2025
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1.2m Afghans returned from Iran, Pak this year
At least 1.2 million Afghans have been forced to return from Iran and Pakistan this year, the UN refugee agency said on Saturday, warning that repatriations on a massive scale have the potential to destabilize the fragile situation in Afghanistan.
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June 29, 2025
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Emirates extends cancellation of flights to Tehran
On Saturday, Emirates announced that all flights to and from Tehran would remain suspended until July 5, 2025, a decision attributable to the prevailing circumstances in the region.
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June 29, 2025
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Hazlewood 5-for leads Australia to 3-day victory over West Indies in Barbados Test
Australia blew away the West Indies for 141 and won the first Test by 159 runs at Kensington Oval on day three Friday.
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June 29, 2025
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China honours Interpol chief with highest security honour
The People's Republic of China has awarded Major General Dr Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), the “Great Wall Medal - Gold Class,\" the highest security honour granted by the Chinese State Councilor and Ministry of Public Security.
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June 29, 2025
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Thai PM visits flood-hit region amid calls for her resignation
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made an emergency visit on Saturday to the country's flood-hit north, where the military is evacuating residents after monsoon rains inundated thousands of homes.
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June 29, 2025
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Belarusians hope for more prisoner releases
Belarusian exile Asya watched from the sidelines in central Warsaw as a crowd greeted and applauded Sergei Tikhanovsky, the Belarus opposition figure who was unexpectedly released, barely recognisable after five years in prison.
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June 29, 2025
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Italy business sentiment up, consumer morale slips
Italian businesses sentiment improved for a second month running in June but consumer morale fell back slightly, data showed on Friday, in mixed signs for the prospects of the euro zone’s third largest economy.
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June 29, 2025
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Heat domes, wildfires and drought: Where's outrage?
As I write this, the temperature is climbing past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the mid-Atlantic states, and 170 million Americans are under warnings about a dangerous combination of intense heat and humidity. Is this latest weather extreme linked to global warming?
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June 29, 2025
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Egypt's Zohr gas field output increases
Egypt's Zohr gas field has increased its natural gas output by 60 million cubic feet per day following the successful redrilling of the Zohr-6 well, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Friday.
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June 29, 2025
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Sharjah Airport set to welcome more than 800,000 passengers
Sharjah Airport has announced its full readiness to handle the significant increase in travel volume to and from Sharjah during the peak summer season. The airport is set to welcome over 800,000 passengers from July 1 to 15, 2025, as part of a comprehensive plan to provide a distinguished and seamless travel experience for all passengers.
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June 29, 2025
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Global goods trade rises in Q1: WTO
Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers front-loading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained.
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June 29, 2025
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Why does everything have to be immersive experience now?
If you're already embroiled in the process of fine-tuning your summer plans, then you might have noticed a recurring theme.
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June 29, 2025
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Workshop hosted to empower job-seekers
In a bid to empower youth and job seekers with vital yet often overlooked professional skills, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in collaboration with Al Wasl Rotary Club, hosted an impactful workshop titled “Ready for the Workplace Beyond the CV.”
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