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Egypt pin hopes on Salah for WC breakthrough
Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Mother-in-law arrested in Twisha death case
In a significant development in the high-profile dowry death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested former district judge Giribala Singh from her Bhopal residence in connection with the alleged suicide of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Alison Brie surprised to see men’s reaction on her ‘He-Man’ villain role
Actress Alison Brie has spoken about the reaction from men to her role in the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, which has been unlike anything she has experienced before.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Sheikh Mohammed receives Eid Al-Adha well-wishers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, received Eid Al-Adha well-wishers at the Za’abeel Majlis in Dubai.
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May 29, 2026
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Goldman Sachs on track for record M&A volumes in ’26
Goldman Sachs’ merger and acquisition volumes this year are on course to approach a 2021 record, with corporate activity driving dealmaking, its president John Waldron said on Thursday.
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May 29, 2026
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Auto show wins praise for huge car collection
Scores of car lovers from all over the UAE and other GCC countries attended an evening full of specialised activities including drifting by heavy cars, display of diverse collections of modified cars, classic vehicles, luxury and sports cars, as well as motorcycles.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE, Arab world condemn terrorist attacks on Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
President awards UK Ambassador First Class Order of Independence
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Independence on Edward Andrew Beauchamp Hobart, Ambassador of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, in recognition of his dedicated efforts to strengthen and advance strategic relations between the two friendly countries across various fields during his tenure.
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May 29, 2026
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Italy is on red alert as France, Portugal see hottest May day
Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Kerala expat back home after 2 decades in jail
On an Eid morning filled with tears, prayers and disbelief, Abdul Rahim finally returned home to the embrace of his mother after spending nearly 20 years inside a Gulf prison, ending one of the most emotionally followed legal battles in Kerala's expatriate history.
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May 29, 2026
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Residents flock to malls, parks on Eid
On Thursday, the second day of Eid Al Adha, families and visitors continued to flock to entertainment and cultural destinations, beaches, public parks and shopping malls in Abu Dhabi, which witnessed active movement from the morning hours until late in the evening, amid a festive atmosphere dominated by expressions of joy.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs
China’s foreign ministry on Thursday accused the European Union of using trade data selectively to justify claims of imbalances, after the bloc said it was looking to broaden import quotas and tariffs on Chinese goods to protect vulnerable industries.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Sinner cites fatigue after Paris loss, eyes rest before Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner said his lack of energy in a stunning French Open loss on Thursday was down to a combination of factors including a long claycourt swing, during which he played and won three successive events to arrive as the favourite in Paris.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Colorado charts vaccine path despite federal pullback
In response to abrupt and politicised changes to federal vaccine policy, concerned Coloradans have taken several steps to shore up support for vaccine science.
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May 29, 2026
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Dubai Customs raises readiness to receive travellers during Eid
As part of its proactive preparations for the return season of Hajj pilgrims and increased passenger movement during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, Dubai Customs has announced enhanced operational readiness across all customs ports and airports to ensure smooth passenger flow and faster customs procedures, delivering a seamless, safe and integrated travel experience for pilgrims, visitors and travellers arriving in and transiting through Dubai.
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May 29, 2026
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Australia’s ‘most beautiful’ street fed up with viral fame
Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country’s “most beautiful” have enticed coachloads of visitors to a picturesque seaside town — and locals have had enough of it.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
DEWA recycles over 400,000 plastic bottles, aluminium cans
Employees of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recycled 412,041 plastic bottles and aluminium cans in 2025 using smart recycling machines installed across several DEWA buildings.
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May 29, 2026
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Thumbay Hospital welcomes baby boy on Eid
Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, joyfully welcomed a healthy baby boy born on the blessed occasion of Eid through a normal delivery.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Former Yemen president Hadi dies at 80 in Saudi Arabia
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, the internationally recognised president of Yemen who led a fractured government mostly from exile for eight years as the country descended into civil war and famine before stepping down in 2022, died on Thursday. He was 80.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Terrorist’ knife attack wounds three at Swiss train station
A man reportedly stabbed and wounded three people in a knife attack at a train station in Switzerland on Thursday before being arrested, in what officials said was “a terrorist act.”
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May 29, 2026
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Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle
Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to make it out of the group stage at the last two editions.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Apex Service sells stake to Apollo at $10b valuation
Home services company Apex Service Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake to Apollo Global Management in a deal that a source familiar with the matter said values the whole company at $10 billion, including debt.
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May 29, 2026
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ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi wins five global awards
The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the flagship venue of ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has won five global awards at Eventex 2026, one of the most prominent and renowned awards in the field of events, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential marketing worldwide.
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May 29, 2026
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Wall Street cuts losses on reports of progress on US-Iran peace deal
US stocks turned higher on Thursday and European shares pared their losses following reports that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations, after the two nations exchanged air strikes.
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May 29, 2026
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PM hopes for peace deal soon; Iran's president lauds Pak role
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed hope to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian of a peace deal materialising soon between the United States and the Islamic republic as the latter appreciated Pakistan's role in the negotiations so far.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Justice Sattar decides to stay in capital despite transfer to PHC
Justice Babar Sattar, who was transferred from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) last month, has decided to continue residing in the federal capital during his tenure at the PHC, said a report.
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May 29, 2026
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Pakistan marks 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer with fervour
Pakistan celebrated the 28th anniversary of its nuclear detonations (Youm-e-Takbeer), with renewed national pride and a strong message of unity, sovereignty and defence preparedness as the country's top political and military leadership paid tribute to the historic nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Govt committed to identifying and expelling infiltrators: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government was committed to identifying and expelling every illegal infiltrator from the country, asserting that infiltration from across the Bangladesh border had already started declining in West Bengal.
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May 29, 2026
Gulf Today
Japan's Keio University hosts UAE Pavilion
The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, continued its post-Expo legacy initiatives through a special engagement at Keio University in Tokyo, examining how the Pavilion's Youth Ambassador Programme combined leadership development, cultural representation and global engagement during Expo 2025 Osaka.
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