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March 12, 2025
ICC warrant leads to arrest of Duterte
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte boarded a flight bound for The Hague on Tuesday night, his lawyer said, following his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs.
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UAE innovative backer of humanitarian action: UN
The UN is grateful for the UAE's engagement to deliver lifesaving assistance, both in the region and beyond, says official; the motive is embedded in the culture and prioritised by the country's leaders, adds UN.
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Syria reaches deal to integrate SDF within state institutions
The Syrian presidency announced an agreement with the head of the Kurdishdominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.
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Rain lashes parts of UAE for third consecutive day
Various areas across the country experienced light rainfall on Tuesday, for the third consecutive day, as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a low-pressure system from the west, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-level low-pressure system.
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Sharjah had only one mishap in '24 for red light breach
As many as 271 accidents across the country took place due to jumping a red light, according to statistics issued by the Ministry of Interior.
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UAE, Uzbek presidents discuss relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Tuesday from Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Argentina
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Argentine Republic, which was impacted by heavy rainfall that resulted in several deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage in the southeast of the Province of Buenos Aires.
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Ministry, UoS to enhance environmental resilience
The memorandum, signed at the University's Sharjah campus, seeks to seamlessly integrate the MOCCAE's policy initiatives with the university's formidable scientific and research capabilities
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Dubai Police arrest 10 street vendors
DUBAI: In a move that underscores the commitment of the Dubai Police to uphold public order and ensure adherence to legal frameworks, a total of ten street vendors were arrested for offering sustenance in public thoroughfares.
1 min
Most Noble Number online charity auction launched
Most Noble Number charity auctions help support the objectives of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour fathers by establishing an endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for those in need.
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Dubai Police give Dhsım to Fathers' Endowment drive
The Dubai Police announced its contribution of Dhs1 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour fathers in the UAE by establishing a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and underprivileged.
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NMO launches BRIDGE Summit to chart future of global media
The initiative reflects the UAE's vision to establish strategic partnerships, foster media cooperation, and promote the exchange of expertise and experiences, contributing to the advancement of the media industry
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UN urges halt to suffering after Syria killings
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday urged a halt to suffering in western Syria, reporting whole families were massacred in a wave of sectarian violence that monitors say killed over 1,000 civilians.
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Several killed as militants attack Somali hotel
Gunmen attacked a hotel in a town in central Somalia on Tuesday where local elders and government officials were meeting and laid siege to the hotel, witnesses and relatives said.
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EU paves way for migrant 'return hubs' outside bloc
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday opened the way for member states to set up migrant return centres outside the bloc, in a highly contentious move following pressure from governments to facilitate deportations.
1 min
Israeli air strike kills 4 Palestinian civilians
Israel's decision to cut off electricity to Gaza Strip, a 'new violation of international humanitarian law,' says Egypt; Over 3,500 people cross into Egypt via the Rafah border: EU
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My successor to be born outside China: Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago.
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IOM says aid to Rohingya inside Indonesia reinstated
The United Nations’ migration agency has reinstated humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees in Indonesia, its chief of mission in Jakarta told reporters on Tuesday.
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Tearful families of drug war victims hail Duterte's arrest
Prayers of thanksgiving mingled with quiet sobs on Tuesday as family members of people slain during former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war gathered for a mass celebrating his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity.
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Brown on Universality: ‘There was absolutely a lot of cringe’
Midway through Universality, Natasha Brown inducts us into the dinner party from hell.
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Legal tangles surround Duterte's arrest
Former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila on Tuesday, and preparations are under- way to fly him to The Hague, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is, to face trial for extra-judicial killings of thousands of people accused of being drug-peddlers and drug-users, during his term in office between 2016 and 2022.
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Urban biodiversity parks a must in city planning
Experts are advocating treating biodiversity parks as essential green infrastructure in city planning, aligning with global and national environmental commitments, according to a Mongabay-India (MI) report.
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Making English official just an anti-immigrant step
President Donald Trump's recent declaration of English as the official language of the US may seem relatively benign.
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What Britain really needs is more Americans
To walk through Leicester Square in central London is to endure a pummeling of the senses.
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The candidates for California governor are a mystery
In conversations last week with nearly three dozen voters, from the outskirts of the San Francisco Bay Area through Sacramento to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, not a handful could name a single one of the declared candidates
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PM hands over OCI cards to Mauritius leader, First Lady
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday handed over OCI (Overseas Citizen Of India) cards to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool, on the first day of his visit to the island nation.
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New law to mandate jail for black magic
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has unanimously approved a bill proposing stringent punishments for practitioners, promoters and advertisers of black magic, mandating up to seven years in prison.
1 min
Pakistan has one of the largest gender pay gaps: ILO
Pakistan has one of the largest gender pay gaps (GPG) globally, with women earning significantly less than men across most sectors, according to a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
1 min
US denies entry to Pak envoy to Turkmenistan
The United States has denied entry to Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan and deported him from Los Angeles, said a report quoting unnamed diplomatic sources.
2 mins
Militants attack passenger train, take several hostages
Jaffar Express attacked by Baloch separatists on its way to Peshawar; conflicting reports on number of hostages; PM says terrorism re-emerging as battle continues in KP, Balochistan
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Global stocks selloff pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasuries steadied somewhat on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves when the Nasdaq saw its biggest one-day fall in over two years.
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Khaled witnesses agreement by DCT Abu Dhabi, Nova Sky Stories, Analog
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Colorado-based Nova Sky Stories, and Abu Dhabi-headquartered Analog, an Emirati company, specialised in physical intelligence and mixed reality.
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Developer sets new benchmarks in Dubai
DUBAI: ORO24, a leading force in Dubai's real estate industry, is setting new benchmarks in the development of modern, sustainable communities.
1 min
Female entrepreneur brings family taste in UAE
Traditional family recipes passed down through a family for three generations are the beautiful bedrock of Kâdo, an elegant cafe and sweets boutique in Dubai.
1 min
Homegrown brand partners with Emirati artist
Masafi, the UAE’s pioneering bottled water brand, is marking the holy month of Ramadan with a special-edition packaging, created in collaboration with Emirati artist Mariam Abbas. The design, featured on Masafi's water and tissue products, pays homage to the nation’s cultural heritage, woven with the values of resilience, unity, and tradition.
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FAB shareholders approve highest cash dividend of Dhs8.3b at AGM
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. All agenda items were reviewed and approved, including the distribution of Dhs8.3 billion in cash dividends for the financial year ending 31 December 2024 (75 fils per share).
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Adnoc to use AIQ's $340m agentic AI
Building on the successful comple- tion of a transformative proof-of-concept phase, AIQ - a Presight company - announced a landmark $340 million contract with Adnoc to deploy ENERGYai and associated Al solutions across Adnoc's upstream value chain.
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Tecom shareholders approve Dhs400m cash dividend for H2
Tecom Group shareholders have approved the financial statements for the year that ended December 31st, 2024 as well as the recommendation by the Board of Directors to distribute a cash dividend of Dhs400 million (8 fils per share) for the second half of 2024, bringing total cash dividends to Dhs800 million (16 fils per share), in line with the approved dividend policy in place until the end of the first half of 2025.
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Yalla Group reports record revenue of Dhs1.2 billion
Yalla Group Limited reported full-year revenue of Dhsl.2 billion ($339.7 million), a significant increase of 6.5 per cent from Dhsl.1 billion in 2023.
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Taqa Water Solutions to develop major water project in Uzbekistan
Taqa Water Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the New Tashkent City Directorate to explore the development of a 65km raw water transmission pipeline and a cutting-edge water treatment plant in New Tashkent City, Uzbekistan.
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Opec Fund provides $35 million loan to Uzbek firm
The Opec Fund for International Development (the Opec Fund) is extending a US$35 million loan to Uzbekistan's State Joint-Stock Company Asaka Bank (Asaka Bank) to enhance food security and expand financing for climate action projects in the Central Asian country.
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ENBD’s NDTI programme concludes third cohort
Reinforcing Dubai's position as a global hub for FinTech, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (Menat) region, has announced the successful wrap-up of the third cohort of the popular Emirates NBD National Digital Incubator (NDTI) programme.
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Dubai Chambers board discusses sustainable economic development
The Dubai Chambers Board of Directors (BoD), chaired by Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, held a brainstorming session with the participation of Board Members from the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers - Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Dubai International Chamber.
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China expands low-altitude economy as key growth driver
China's “two sessions” this year spotlighted the low-altitude economy as a strategic frontier, with national lawmakers and political advisors unveiling motions and proposals to steadily propel the trillion-yuan industry from pilot projects to nationwide commercialisation.
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The gift of Ramadan: Holy Month spurs culture of generous giving
Ramadan is a time for reflection, forgiving, generosity and giving.
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'Paddington in Peru' is buoyant and bright, and that's enough
In the II years of what we can fairly call “the Paddington era,” the bear, himself, hasn't changed so much as a toggle on his blue duffle coat.
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Louis Vuitton draws fashion set to Gare du Nord for runway show
Just days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Paris' Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuitton's fashion show extravaganza on Monday evening.
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Volleyball C'ship starts at NAS tourney today
The next nine days will ensure the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament takes a step upward as the volleyball championship starts from Wednesday night.
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MI hold nerve to edge out Giants in last-over thriller at WPL
Former winners Mumbai Indians continued their dominance over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League with a thrilling nine-run victory in the 19th match here at the Brabourne Stadium.
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Sharjah, Shabab Al Ahli face off in ACL; Al Sadd, Al Nassr enter last 8
Sharjah FC will consider themselves favourites when they welcome UAE rivals Shabab Al Ahli for the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 quarter-final on Wednesday.
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Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death
Seven medical professionals who cared for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona during his final days go on trial Tuesday accused of criminal negligence over his death.
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4 new players boost Scotland squad ahead of France clash
Scotland have boosted their squad for their final Six Nations clash against France at the weekend with the inclusion of four new players, including a return after injury for winger Kyle Steyn.
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Spurs must show fighting spirit against Alkmaar, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham Hotspurtoreplicatethe fightingspiritthat salvaged a 2-2 drawagainst Bournemouth when they return to action in Thursday's crucial Europa League tie with AZ Alkmaar.
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Ojomoh replaces injured Lawrence in England squad for six Nations clash vs Wales
England coach Steve Borthwick has added Max Ojomoh to his training squad ahead of next week's final Six Nations match against Wales after his Bath team-mate Ollie Lawrence was ruled out with an achilles injury suffered in Sunday’s 47-24 win over Italy.
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Injured Neymar under fire for missing Santos semi-final match
Neymar's justification for missing a semi-final with Santos was criticized because he was seen at the Carnival last week.
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City begin work on £10 million training facility for eves' team
Manchester City will build a training facility for their Women’s Super League side at the City Football Academy training centre, the English club said on Tuesday.
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Man.United reveals plans for the 'world's greatest' soccer stadium
Manchester United unveiled plans on Tuesday to build the 'world's greatest' soccer stadium.
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Newcastle go sixth as Guimaraes bags winner against West Ham
Howe's side are up to sixth place in the EPL, level on points with fifth-placed City and two points behind fourthplaced Chelsea
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Jokic stars as Nuggets bounce back to silence Thunder, Lakers lose
Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant 35-point performance as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to topple the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 in the NBA on Monday.
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Australia and England set for day-night Test at MCG
Australia and England will play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, the Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.
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India's Prannoy crashes out of All England Championships
India’s former World No. 6, H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championships, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.
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Indian cricket's future is in safe hands with emerging talent: Rohit
On the white-ball front, the side look forward to two global events in the next two years, with a T20 World Cup on home soil (and co-hosted by Sri Lanka) in early 2026 and a Cricket World Cup in 2027
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Bracewell to lead depleted NZ in Pakistan T20 series
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil when they meet Pakistan in a five-game T20 series, leading a squad named on Tuesday missing several key players because of the IPL.
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Alcaraz powers into last 16 as Sabalenka, Gauff and Keys march ahead at Indian Wells
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz powered past in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to continue his march toward a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat.
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