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Beatles icon Paul McCartney returns with poignant new single
Paul McCartney reflects movingly on life before Beatlemania on his first new solo release in four years, \"Days We Left Behind\".
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March 29, 2026
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India warns of growth risks from Mideast war as energy costs rise
India faces downside risks to its growth forecast of 7.0% to 7.4% for the next fiscal year starting April 1, due to higher energy costs and supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to its monthly economic report released on Saturday.
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March 29, 2026
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Nepal’s ex-PM Oli arrested over protest deaths
Nepal's former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested on Saturday as police investigate whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of ‘deaths in a crackdown on GenZ-led anti-corruption protests last September, officials said.
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March 29, 2026
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Kerala HC notice to CPI-M over land grab allegations
The Kerala High Court has cast a spotlighton Kerala University following the issuance of legal notices regarding the alleged transfer of university-owned land to the AKG Centre.
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March 29, 2026
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Tucker shines as Dodgers beat Diamondbacks, Tigers triumph
Kyle Tucker singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, lifting the Dodgers over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday night after Los Angeles players received their World Series rings.
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March 29, 2026
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Calandagan wins Sheema Classic, Ombudsman hands Godolphin another Dubai Turf success
Back in competitive action for the first time since being named the World's Best Racehorse of 2025, Francis Henri Graffard-trained Calandagan demonstrated he’s not ready to relinquish his title, coming from behind to overtake West Wind Blows and claim victory in the $6-million Gl Longines Dubai Sheema Classic.
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March 29, 2026
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India's digital infrastructure a model for Global South
India's experience with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) emerged as a central case study to develop a model of development for the Global South at a session convened by The Global Institute for Water, Environment, and Health (GIWEH) on the sidelines at the 61st meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council at Geneva, according to an article.
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March 29, 2026
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MBRL organises virtual session 'Make Reading a Habit'
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) organised a virtual panel discussion via Zoom titled \"Make Reading a Habit,\" in collaboration with the \"Paper and Pen\" initiative, and with the participation of several young Emirati writers: Suroor Abdulwahid, Fatima AlAleeli, Fatima AlFalasi, and Abdulhadi Taqi.
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March 29, 2026
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Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes renewed fears
A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes, as Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz keeps another key global trade passage virtually closed.
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March 29, 2026
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Arctic sea ice shrinks to record low levels
Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the season when ice grows, as a warming Earth shattered records across the continents.
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March 29, 2026
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What losing an hour is really doing to your system
It's the moment we've all been waiting for.
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March 29, 2026
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Israeli strike kills 3 journalists in south Lebanon
An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hizbollah’s Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a “war crime”.
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March 29, 2026
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LIFE GOES ON AMID REMAINING RAINWATER
Residents help a woman navigate a flooded street on a mattress. Seeing the rainwater from a new angle.
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March 29, 2026
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Britain's Asda hit by motor fuel shortages
British supermarket group Asda is experiencing temporary fuel shortages at some of its forecourts after a surge in demand driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran, its boss said on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
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Many losers, few winners in political battle over ICE funding
Democrats in Congress have waged a battle to place new legal restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration agents, knowing that they were unlikely to win Republican support but hopeful they might win a bigger prize: control of Capitol Hill in the November elections.
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March 29, 2026
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Dubai Police ensure road safety amid unstable weather
Dubai Police have sustained their field operations with remarkable efficiency for the fifth day in a row, working closely alongside relevant authorities.
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March 29, 2026
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Pak to host Saudi, Turkey and Egypt for talks
Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt from March 29-30 for in-depth discussions” on a variety of issues, including efforts to reduce the ongoing tensions in the region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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March 29, 2026
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UAE para cycling team clinch gold, 2 silvers at Asian Para Track C'ships
The UAE national para-cycling team continued its strong showing at the Asian Para Track Championships 2026 in Tagaytay, Philippines, claiming a gold and two silver medals to bring their overall tally to three medals.
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March 29, 2026
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Indonesia starts enforcing social media ban for children under-16
Government has designated TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, X, Bigo Live and Roblox as high risk for young users; parents hail move
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March 29, 2026
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Dubai Police answer 97% of 56,608 calls in 10 seconds
Dubai Police call handlers at the Command-and-Control Centre operated around the clock with dedication and precision, responding to 56,608 emergency calls during the recent unstable weather conditions.
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March 29, 2026
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Korda hits her stride and builds two-shot lead at Phoenix Open
Nelly Korda was just as good in the tougher afternoon conditions Friday, posting a 7-under 65 for the lowest 36-hole score of her LPGA Tour career and building a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Ford Championship.
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March 29, 2026
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Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertiliser supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said.
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March 29, 2026
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Golf superstar Woods out on bail after arrest on DUI suspicion
Tiger Woods was released from jail late on Friday after posting bail following his arrest on suspicion of DUI in relation to a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., that did not cause any significant injuries.
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March 29, 2026
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Dark Saffron wins Golden Shaheen, Banishing lifts Godolphin Mile
Off form for the bulk of the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival, Sultan Ali's Dark Saffron was put right into play from a wide draw in defence of his title in Saturday's Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Nakheel, and outsprinted reigning GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint champion Bentornato to give jockey Connor Beasley and trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash a rolling Group I double.
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March 29, 2026
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Rain likely on Tuesday and Wednesday, says NCM
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with chances of light to moderate rain in some areas and rising temperatures.
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March 29, 2026
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Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller against Switzerland
Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in a breathless friendly in Basel on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
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Air defences engage 20 missiles, 37 UAVs
The UAE air defences systems on Saturday engaged 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran.
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March 29, 2026
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Netherlands end Norway's 13-tie unbeaten run sans Haaland
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday.
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March 29, 2026
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TTP chief Noor Wali hiding in secured area of Kabul: Officials
ISLAMABAD: Noor Wali Mehsud, head of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), is currently being harboured by the Afghan Taliban in a highly secured area of Kabul, Pakistan's security officials said.
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March 29, 2026
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Rallies begin in US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump
Demonstrators decrying US President Donald Trump's policies took to city streets across the country on Saturday in the third edition of the “No Kings” rallies which organisers hope will be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history.
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