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Has Keir Starmer finally mastered the art of the U-turn?
Keir Starmer has shrugged off his unwanted label as \"Mr U-turn\" after his retreats over the winter fuel allowance and a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.
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June 19, 2025
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Garcia joins Barcelona from local rivals Espanyol
Barcelona announced on Wednesday they had signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia for 26.34 million euros ($31 million) on a six-year deal.
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June 19, 2025
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City off to winning start, Ramos gives Inter scare in CWC draw
Phil Foden’s second-minute strike sparked Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Morocco's Wydad AC in the Club World Cup opener for both teams on Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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June 19, 2025
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Hijri holidays announced
Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular regarding the Hijri New Year 1447 holiday, announcing that work will be suspended in all Dubai government entities, departments, and institutions on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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June 19, 2025
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G42, Liquid AI tie up to deliver new solutions to enterprises
G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Liquid Al, a leading efficient foundation models company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, announced that they have entered into a multifaceted commercial partnership to facilitate the creation, training and commercialisation of generative Al solutions powered by Liquid Foundation Models.
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June 19, 2025
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Manushi Chhillar reveals what went into making ‘Naamumkin' from 'Maalik'
Rajkummar Rao will be seen romancing former Miss World Manushi Chillar for the first time in the highly-anticipated drama, \"Maalik\". While movie buffs have already been treated with the primary track from the drama \"Naamumkin\", now Manushi has dropped a BTS video on her Instagram handle, revealing what all went behind making the romantic song.
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June 19, 2025
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Man jailed, fined in fraud case
The Dubai Misdemeanour and Minor Offenses Court sentenced an Arab national to one month in jail and a fine of Dhs1,500, with the execution of the sentence suspended for three years, after being convicted of possessing money suspected to be obtained from an illicit source.
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June 19, 2025
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Positive gains for SA's players in ICC Men's Test Rankings
The new ICC World Test Champions, South Africa, are basking in their glory, as multiple members of their team rise in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
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June 19, 2025
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Kate in recovery from cancer, to miss Royal Ascot
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, who is recovering from cancer, has pulled out of attending the Royal Ascot race meeting, her Kensington Palace office said on Wednesday.
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June 19, 2025
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Lee and Ishiba vow to boost relations against N-armed North
At their first face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the G7 leaders summit in Canada, the leaders of South Korea and Japan vowed on Wednesday to boost cooperation in the face of growing threats from the nuclear-armed North.
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June 19, 2025
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G7 leaders fail to reach agreements on key issues
Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues-closing a summit that was forced to try and show how the wealthy nations' club might still shape global policy despite the early departure of US President Donald Trump.
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June 19, 2025
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Batsmen put Bangladesh in driver's seat on 2nd day of 1st Test vs S.Lanka
Bangladesh rode on the broad shoulders of their veteran Mushfiqur Rahim to pile up a mammoth 484 for nine on a rain-curtailed day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
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June 19, 2025
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McIlroy hopes for better show at Travelers post US Open loss
Rory Mcllroy will look to atone after a less-than-ideal weekend at the US Open when he tees off on Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.
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June 19, 2025
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SSSD approves licencing of 32 new social facilities
As part of its efforts to regulate the social sector and improve the quality of services provided, the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD), represented by the Social Work Licencing and Development Department, announced the granting of licenses to 32 new social facilities in the emirate.
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June 19, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed visits Family Guidance Centre
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, visited on Wednesday the Family Reform and Guidance Centre, affiliated with the Sharjah Judicial Council and located in the Al Yarmouk area.
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June 19, 2025
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Airbus seals VietJet deal as hopes rise at air show for tariff rollback
Airbus struck a deal with budget airline VietJet for up to 150 single-aisle jets at the Paris Airshow, where industry hopes for a return to tariff-free trade were given a boost by US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy.
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June 19, 2025
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Event highlights progress on Opec Fund's plans and projects
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participated in the 46th session of the Ministerial Council of the Opec Fund for International Development (OFID), held in Vienna, Austria.
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June 19, 2025
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Al Dhaid Road project to improve traffic flow
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has implemented a vital project to improve traffic flow on Al Dhaid Road as part of its ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s road network.
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June 19, 2025
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Iran shuts down museums, moves artifacts to safer locations
Authorities in Iran have ordered all the museums in the country to shut down until further notice following the deadly airstrikes by Israel.
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June 19, 2025
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American gets 'Superdad of the Year' award
The second edition of the “Superdad Awards” was attended by fathers, families, and community leaders to recognise fatherhood in its many powerful forms.
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June 19, 2025
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'Transience' by The Creative Cubes examines impermanence at DIAC
The Creative Cubes Gallery unveiled its latest group exhibition Transience: The Flow of Being, on June 14 at Dubai International Art Centre(DIAC). Curated by Dubai-based artist and curator Swapnil Jawale and to run till June 21, the multidisciplinary exhibition brings together 24 diverse contemporary artists who explore the theme of impermanence, through varied mediums and styles.
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June 19, 2025
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Immigration raids in LA hit small business owners
Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles’ vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every day.
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June 19, 2025
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S.American clubs show promise but European dominance continues
Fluminense, Palmeiras, and Boca Juniors gave spirited performances in the opening days of the new-look Club World Cup in the United States, but Europe's 13-year dominance over South American clubs remains intact after a series of draws.
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June 19, 2025
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Army chief urges India to engage with Pak like as a 'civilised nation'
Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged India to engage with Pakistan as a \"civilised nation\" rather than trying to impose its hegemony on the region, a Washington-datelined report said.
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June 19, 2025
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World-famous pianist and author Alfred Brendel dies at 94
Self-taught pianist Alfred Brendel, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, was himself baffled by his success on the world stage. “I'm completely at a loss to explain why I made it,” the musician, who retired in December 2008 after a career spanning six decades, was quoted as saying in a documentary about his life and work.
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June 19, 2025
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Sultan hails achievements of Al Dhaid university's board
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of University of Al Dhaid, praised the efforts of the university's Board of Trustees for their achievements in the previous period.
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June 19, 2025
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Can I fix the housing crisis? Yes, I can...
In a recent exchange in the House of Commons, I was pressed by one of my Tory shadows on whether we will meet our target of building 1.5 million homes in this parliament.
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June 19, 2025
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UAE, Pakistan launch strategic partnership
The governments of the UAE and Pakistan have launched a strategic partnership aimed at modernising government operations, marking a new milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
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June 19, 2025
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CAA accreditation of AUS programmes extended
The College of Engineering (CEN) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) has received renewed accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) for 10 of its graduate programmes, through Oct.31, 2031.
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June 19, 2025
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Firm expands operations into Africa, South Asia
With the expansion of Dubai-based premium membership platform, SupperClub, the locals and expats are being offered discounted luxury experiences with new collaborations in Africa and South Asia.
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