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Bengal to have 77 counting centres after ECI revision
The Election Commission on Thursday further reduced the number of counting centres in West Bengal ahead of the counting of votes.
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May 01, 2026
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Jon Favreau finally has his own 'Star Wars' movie coming to theatres
Jon Favreau has been dreaming about making a Star Wars movie for most of his life.
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May 01, 2026
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Chelsea star Bright calls it quits after glittering career
Chelsea defender Millie Bright called time on her illustrious playing career on Wednesday after 17 years during which she won 20 trophies with the Women's Super League club.
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April 30, 2026
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Ajman Bank posts Dhs130 million net profit in first quarter of 2026
Ajman Bank reported a strong first quarter on Wednesday, posting net profit before tax of Dhs134 million and net profit after tax of Dhs130 million, as total revenue rose 228 year-on-year to Dhs443 million, reflecting growth across the Bank's core financing, treasury and fee-generating businesses.
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April 30, 2026
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South Korea's ex-President Yoon jailed for 7 years
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
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April 30, 2026
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Sharjah Police call for stronger coordination
Sharjah Police convened their cross-departmental coordination team for the second time this year to advance work on the Sharjah Healthy Emirate Programme.
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April 30, 2026
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Mol, MoE host virtual forum to safeguard children, youth
It featured a series of educational sessions delivered by specialised departments, designed to instil values and encourage positive conduct among students
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April 30, 2026
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DIFC reports strong client growth during the first quarter of this year
Dubai continues to consolidate a unique economic model rooted in a proactive and agile response to regional and global shifts, says Sheikh Maktoum
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April 30, 2026
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Global research institutions compete for Faya grants
Leading universities and research institutions from across the world have entered the scientific review phase for the Faya Research Grant Programme, marking a key milestone in advancing research at the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Property.
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April 30, 2026
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WC to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament.
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April 30, 2026
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Head, Klaasen steer Hyderabad to victory over listless Mumbai
A fierce performance from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a remarkable chase of 243 and beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the 4lst match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
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PSG coach Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg of CL semis after nine-goal spectacle against Bayern
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique admitted his team will likely need to score several more goals away to Bayern Munich next week to be sure of reaching another Champions League final after a remarkable 5-4 victory in the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday.
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April 30, 2026
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RAK Ruler witnesses signing of MoUs with Chinese financial institutions
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday between the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and two leading Chinese financial institutions: the Bank of China and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to strengthen economic ties and advance strategic cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and China.
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April 30, 2026
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Man takes sister's body to bank for withdrawal
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender has said.
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April 30, 2026
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Council holds workshop on online safety of children
The Child Digital Safety Council has recently held a workshop titled “Digital Platform Classification System Based on Risk Assessment,” bringing together policymakers, experts and stakeholders to discuss national efforts to strengthen child safety online.
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April 30, 2026
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PPP 'pressure' worked out to drop 2 judges from transfer
The proposal of transferring two judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro and Justice Arbab M Tahir to other high courts was dropped at the last moment due to the opposition of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said a report.
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April 30, 2026
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As population surges, Kyrgyzstan's schools buckle
When his son's school in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek started the year without a maths teacher, Azamat Bekenov and his fellow parents had to take to social media themselves to try to find a candidate.
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April 30, 2026
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ADP offer traffic points reduction programme
Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) offer traffic points programme services through a field platform at Al Mushrif Mall, from April 20 to May 20, 2026, daily from 04:00pm to 09:00pm.
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April 30, 2026
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UAE will bounce back from current situation: Indian CG
Indian CG
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April 30, 2026
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Banks suspend WhatsApp services
Banks in the UAE have announced they will no longer provide banking services through WhatsApp, following directives issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
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April 30, 2026
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion after Saints draw
The race for automatic promotion to the Premier League will go down to the final day of the regular season after second-placed Ipswich were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Southampton on Tuesday.
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April 30, 2026
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Seven people die as hospital wall collapses in Bengaluru
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed shock and grief over the wall collapse incident in Bengaluru that claimed seven lives, calling it a tragedy that should not have occurred.
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April 30, 2026
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US president urges Iran 'to be smart' and sign an agreement
US President Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long US blockade of Iran's ports with US oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the US president urged Tehran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal.
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April 30, 2026
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Potapova makes history with Madrid Open semi-final run
Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after her thrilling 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
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Medcare Hospital registers record with gene therapy
Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Dubai has become the first hospital in the world outside the United States to offer a new licensed gene therapy, administered via intrathecal injection (Itvisma) for adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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April 30, 2026
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Pakistan’s weekly oil bill reached $800m amid ME war: PM
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is spending $800 every week on oil import due to the massive hike in international oil prices because of the Middle East conflict compared to $300 per week before this development.
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April 30, 2026
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Kentucky Derby to host second leg of UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses
The second leg of the 33rd UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will take place on Thursday at the iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, as part of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious and renowned horse racing events in the world.
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April 30, 2026
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Andrew Stanton reflects on his 30 years with 'Toy Story'
Andrew Stanton has spent more than half his life with “Toy Story.”
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April 30, 2026
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Tashkeel offers a shoulder to Moza Al Falasi in her debut solo exhibition
Tashkeel, the art major established in Dubai in 2008 by Sheikha Lateefa bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is presenting Unfolding, a solo exhibition by Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi (opening May 12 at Tashkeel's Nad Al Sheba I Gallery).
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April 30, 2026
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F1 back on track in Miami with rule tweaks in focus
Formula
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