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China's export curbs on rare earth minerals worry Europe
China is flexing its economic muscle in more senses than one. Its decision to restrict exports of the rare minerals and magnets has sent shivers down the spines of global automakers in Germany and in the United States.
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June 06, 2025
Gulf Today
Ana de Armas is better at killing than ballet in 'Ballerina'
Watch a bunch of John Wick movies all in a row, and you can get pretty paranoid.
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June 06, 2025
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'Al Mamsha Raseel' project floated in Sharjah
Alef, the leading real estate developer in the Emirate of Sharjah, has officially broken ground on Al Mamsha Raseel, the third zone of its landmark “Al Mamsha” development located in Muwaileh, Sharjah.
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June 06, 2025
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Mining stocks boost UK's FTSE 100, midcaps hit turbulence
Britain's benchmark FTSE IOO closed a shade higher on Thursday with mining stocks leading gains, tracking higher metal prices in a choppy session as investors looked for new developments on the trade front, while a drop in Wizz Air shares hit midcaps.
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June 06, 2025
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Dubai's higher education sector sees 20% growth
Dubai is rapidly solidifying its position as a premier global hub for higher education, underpinned by strong growth in student enrolment and a significant increase in the inflow of international students.
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June 06, 2025
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PM invites opposition for consultation on new CEC
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has invited leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub, who belongs to the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), to hold consultations on the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
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June 06, 2025
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Collaboration enhances trade finance to help markets
DP World Trade Finance and J.P. Morgan are collaborating to improve access to working capital in emerging markets, where supply chain disruptions and limited credit continue to hinder trade.
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June 06, 2025
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UAE-India trade ties set for historic leap
As the UAE-India bilateral trade moves steadily toward an ambitious $IOO billion milestone by 2030, visionary enterprises are playing a pivotal role in bridging these two dynamic economies.
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June 06, 2025
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Lee begins moves to tackle S. Korea economic ‘crisis'
South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic growth and aid households, moving swiftly to start tackling a top campaign pledge.
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June 06, 2025
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Pilgrims pray and avoid the sun as Hajj reaches peak
Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the Hajj pilgrimage on Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest hours of the day after tragedy struck last year.
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June 06, 2025
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EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer
The European Union could approve its planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur before summer, but it has not yet fixed a date to do so, EU agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen told Reuters on Thursday.
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June 06, 2025
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Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal book berth in NL final
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans.
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June 06, 2025
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Aiden Markram hopes '25 trend continues as SA plot WTC glory
2025 has been a year where many teams have broken their trophy droughts, and South Africa batter Aiden Markram said he is hoping the Proteas continues this trend when they take on Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final, starting at Lord's on June II.
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June 06, 2025
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US services sector shrinks as higher prices plague many businesses
The US services sector contracted for the first time in nearly a year in May while businesses paid higher prices for inputs, a reminder that the economy remains in danger of experiencing a period of very slow growth and high inflation.
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June 06, 2025
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi takes off for Almaty
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital's first low-cost carrier, launched its inaugural flight between Abu Dhabi and Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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June 06, 2025
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Construction of mosque begins in Kshishaı area
In a swift response to the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Islamic Affairs (SIA) has begun construction of a new mosque in Kshishal area of Al Rahmaniyah.
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June 06, 2025
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ADFD's development finance totals Dhs216.5b, benefitting 107 countries
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its pioneering achievements in advancing strategic objectives aligned with the UAE's foreign aid policy.
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June 06, 2025
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'Italian genius' Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia's club Al Hilal
Former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was revealed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal on Thursday, days before they take part in the new-look Club World Cup.
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June 06, 2025
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Light rain likely from Friday to Sunday, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted light rainfall for three consecutive days, starting Friday and continuing until Sunday.
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June 06, 2025
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UK car tax error overstated inflation by 10 basis points
An error in car tax data provided by the British government caused the consumer price inflation rate to be overstated by O.I percentage points for the year to April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Thursday.
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June 06, 2025
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Behind a Texas bill, a push to make gold ‘functional money’
More than 50 years after the United States abandoned the gold standard, Texas lawmakers are moving to bring precious metals into everyday use.
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June 06, 2025
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Bulgaria on course to become 21st EU member to adopt euro
The European Commission gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro from next year, putting the Balkan country on course to become the 21st member of the single currency area.
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June 06, 2025
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Hobson blazes to 200- metre freestyle victory at US Swimming C’ships
Luke Hobson clocked a blistering 1min 43.73sec to win the 200m freestyle on Wednesday at the US Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, sending a signal before the World Championships in Singapore.
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June 06, 2025
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British teens sentenced for killing grandfather
A UK judge on Thursday sentenced a 15-year-old boy to seven years' detention for the \"wicked\" killing of an octogenarian grandfather but a girl who filmed the attack on her phone was spared custody.
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June 06, 2025
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ZHO, CDPF to empower People of Determination
Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) during an official visit by a delegation from ZHO to the Federation's headquarters in Beijing, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand international partnerships and enhance the exchange of expertise to serve and empower People of Determination.
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June 06, 2025
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It's better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while,' says Trump
President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace.
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June 06, 2025
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Foreigners held in Bali on drugs charges
Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali on Thursday announced the arrests of several foreign nationals, including an Australian, an Indian, and an American, on suspicion of possessing narcotics, charges that could carry the death penalty.
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June 06, 2025
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Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty relives 'Dhadkan' magic on London streets
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty recently took a trip down memory lane as she stumbled upon a heartwarming moment on the streets of London.
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June 06, 2025
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Yuan holds firm as traders await US-China talks
China's yuan hovered around its strongest level against the U.S. dollar in nearly two weeks on Thursday, buoyed by persistent weakness in the greenback as markets awaited further clarity on trade negotiations and potential tariff developments.
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June 06, 2025
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New Rangers boss Martin aims to win over fans, eyes Celtic crown
Rangers head coach Russell Martin said Thursday his “whole career has been based on proving people wrong” after he was unveiled as the new man in the Ibrox hot seat.
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