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March 13, 2025
All hostages freed after 30-hour Pak train siege
More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed late on Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants.
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UAE hails Syria deal, stresses its support to Damascus' stability
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of an agreement to integrate all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into the administration of the Syrian state, and expressed hope that the agreement would lead to regional stability and peace, while strengthening efforts to achieve national unity and coexistence in Syria.
3 mins
UAE Cabinet okays rules for legal professionals
The UAE Cabinet has approved the executive regulations for the law regulating the legal and legal consultation professions.
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Dhs50m boost for Fathers' Endowment campaign
Imtiaz Developments contributed Dhs50 million to endowment building in Dubai in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Ajman University celebrates Global Day 2025
Ajman University organised the Global Day 2025 under the theme “Unity in Diversity,” reaffirming its role as a leading non-profit educational institution committed to cultural exchange and inclusivity.
1 min
Mohammed, Mansour talk about values of Ramadan
They emphasised the UAE's strong traditions of charity and its global leadership in humanitarian aid, highlighting its role in uplifting communities and inspiring hope for a brighter future
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Dubai public spaces to be artistic landmarks
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to enrich Dubai's visual identity and enhance artistic experiences in public spaces and residential neighbourhoods.
1 min
Abu Dhabi shutters facility for food safety violations
Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has closed down AlFairooz Poultry Farm in Al Ajban area of Abu Dhabi city, which holds the commercial licence number (CN-I679479), for violating the Food Law No. 9 of 2008 in the Emirate and for posing a risk to public health.
1 min
Mangrove planting drive draws huge participation
'I do what I can to help nature strive. Hopefully, this move can influence more people to help our nature too,' says 14-year-old Sophia from Philippines
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Astronomical date of Eid Al Fitr in UAE revealed
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), confirmed that the Shawwal Crescent would be born on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:58 pm UAE time.
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Light rain could accompany overcast skies today
Various areas across the United Arab Emirates experienced light rainfall on Wednesday, with a gradual decrease in tem- peratures, as the country was affected by an ‘extension of a low-pressure system fromthe east and a high-pressure system from the west. This was accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-level low-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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ICO donates food packages to 400 villages
The international Charity Organisation (ICO) has provided essential food packages to 400 Muslim villages since the beginning of its Ramadan 2025 campaign, aimed at alleviating hardship during the Holy Month.
1 min
Several activities declared to promote reading habits
Ministry of Culture announces a wide range of cultural and knowledge programmes during the UAE Reading Month in March 2025
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Emirati Doctor’s Day celebrated
TheFrontline Heroes Office celebrated Emirati Doctor’s Day on March Il, an annual occasiondedicatedtorecognisingtheinvaluablerole of medical professionals in promoting public health and ensuring the sustainability of the healthcare sector in the UAE.
1 min
Celebrity fined Dhs1o,000 for insulting media personality
In September 2093, the Egyptian media personality Yasmine Ezz was scheduled to participate in a panel discussion with the Lebanese media personality Nischan, but she did not attend.
1 min
Dubai Police arrest several beggars in crackdown
As part of an ongoing campaign against begging, the Dubai Police arrested a woman who was begging in an unusual way.
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Iftar hosted for children of determination
In the spirit of Ramadan and to promote inclusivity, JYK Community Services and Westfield Event Management organised a heartfelt Iftar evening for a group of children and people of determination at the Gloria Ballroom, Khalidiya Palace Hotel, Dubai.
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UAE, France discuss parliamentary relations
Dr Ali Rashid AI Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), met on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE, exploring avenues to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to better serve the shared interests of both countries and their people.
1 min
EPA features seven Emirati publishers at London book fair
The participation aligns with EPA's broader efforts to empower Emirati publishers and position the UAE as a thriving regional and global hub for the book and publishing industry
2 mins
Syrians flee to Lebanon fearing fatal attacks
Fearing fortheirlives,Syrianmen, women and children waded through a river to safety in Lebanon, among hundreds of people who have fled to the neighbouring country to escape sectarian killing targeting their Alawite community.
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Houthi warns 'any Israeli vessel' is a target
Yemen's Houthi rebels warned shippers onWednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as|srael continuesto block aid to the Gaza Strip.
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African Union warns of huge risk of partition in Sudan
The African Union on Wednesday said the announcement of a parallel government in war-torn Sudan risked cleaving the country, already ravaged by nearly two years of unrest.
1 min
Don’t use aid as ‘bargaining Chip,’ MSF urges Israel
'Israeli authorities are yet again normalising the use of aid as a negotiation tool,' says MSF Laaroussi; Israel kills 8 Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume
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Cities face 'whiplash' of floods and droughts: Study
The weather in some of the world’s most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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High security ahead of ruling in Yoon’s case
South Korea's air traffic authorities will ban drones from fiying around the Constitutional Courtin Seoul from Thursday aheadof the ruling onthe impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Aid cuts could be paid in kids' lives in Rohingya camps, says UN
The United Nations warned on Tuesday that the global aid funding crisis could be paid in children’s lives in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, unless sustainable funds emerge fast.
1 min
Duterte to face charges of crime against humanity: ICC
Ex-president of Philippines to be produced in court days after reaching Netherlands; his lawyers accuse government of 'kidnapping' him and demand to 'bring him back'
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Amid deportation threats, communities tighten stand
Nearly people from across the United States joined an online meeting one recent Saturday, all wanting to know how they could help their immigrant neighbors amid President Donald Trump's threats of mass deportations.
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EU hits back at US with counter-tariffs
Even as US President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, the European Union (EU) hit back with tariffs on American goods like peanuts, soybeans, whiskey, beef, poultry, and wood products. The EU is not calling the counter-measures as retaliatory tariffs, but describing them as “rebalancing measures”.
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Nigeria moves gingerly to tame crypto market
Nigerian authorities are warily movingto regulate Africa’slargestcryptocurrency marketinlong-delayedeffortstocreate legal certainty in a field stil fraught with fraud and volatility.
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France’s president is now the leader of the free world
After the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump last June, I called my French, German and Ukrainian contacts to get their take.
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Russian playwright tells story of wounded soldiers
Sat in a Moscow theatre, Pavel wiped tears as he watched actors perform a dramatised version of his life: from his childhood in the south of Russia, near Ukraine, to his mobilisation into the Russian army and amputation after combat.
3 mins
Mongolia's children badly choke in toxic pollution
The toxic smog that settles over the Mongolian capital every winter has been a suffocating problem for more than a decade that successive governments have failed to dispel
4 mins
Kerala woman doctor moves HC against home births
Amidst ongoing heated debate over home births, a woman doctor approached the High Court seeking proper guidelines and legal provisions, including penal consequences, to regulate home births in Kerala.
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Shutdown continues to hit life in Manipur
Normallifecontinuedtoremainaffectedin the Kuki-Zo areas of Manipur for the fourth day on Wednesday due to the indefinite shutdown called by the Kuki-Zo Council (ZC), the apex body of the tribals, to protest theresumption of the busservices between state capital Imphal and the hill districts and the police actionin the tribalareas on March8,
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7 Adani airports manage over 6.8 million digital check-ins
Adani Airports Holdings, which operates seven Indian airports, has handled 6.8 million facial recognition app-based check-ins since its launch on August |5, 2023.
1 min
PM Modi attends National Day in Mauritius, hails deep-rooted ties
Modi was conferred with Mauritius' highest civilian award, 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean,' by President Gokhool at a ceremony
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Railways temporarily suspends entire operation in Balochistan
The Pakistan Railways (PR) has temporarily suspended its entire operations from Punjab and Sindh to Balochistan and vice versa, following the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express.
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Man commits suicide after teen daughter declared 'Vani' in DIK
A father ended his life by swallowing poisonous pills after his ll-year-old daughter was given as Vani (forced marriage) by a village jirga (council) to settle a dispute in DeraIsmail Khan (DIK), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, police said on Wednesday.
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Survivors recall horrific Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan
It felt like doomsday. There was panic everywhere. There were more than IOO armed assailants, says survivor Ashraf; another survivor Babar says 'the separatists told us to get out and not look back'
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Pakistan pauses rate cuts, but not likely for long
Withinfiation cooling, Pakistan's central bankhit pause on its multiple rounds of monetary easing that might have risked destabilising its currency or worsening the trade deficit.
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Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU
Trump's hyper focus on tariffs since taking office in January has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence in ways that economists worry could cause a US recession
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Delegation to attend 4th HEMS in Lahore
Adelegation of UAE-based business persons will attend the upcoming 4th edition of 3-day Health, Engineering, and Minerals Show (HEMS 9095), scheduled to take place from April 17 to 19, 2095 at the Expo Centre Lahore, Pakistan.
1 min
Hitachi Energy to invest $250m to raise production
Hitachi Energy announced at CERAWeek additional major investments of more than $250 million by 2027 to expand global production of critical components for transformers.
1 min
90 per cent of consumers’ complaints resolved: ADRA
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), an arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported remarkable growth in key indicators related to consumer and commercial protection during last year (2024).
1 min
Sanad’s revenues rise by 40%, hitting Dhs4.92 billion in 2024
The company’s Dhs33 billion order book was bolstered by major partnerships with Air Mauritius, Deucalion Aviation, Asiana Airlines, and Lion Air
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Etihad flies 1.6m passengers in February
Etihad Airways has welcomed 1.6 million guests during February 2095, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 89 per cent.
1 min
Empower signs deal for provision of cooling services
DUBAl: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corpora- tion (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has signed an agreement to supply environmentally friendly district cooling services to the Palm Gateway project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, for a total cooling capacity of 9,470 refrigeration tons (RT).
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National Investment Strategy to raise UAE’s status
The UAE's National Investment Strategy 2031, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is a key milestone in cementing the country’s status as a global investment hub, Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi said.
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Positive energy, pragmatic actions key to drive global growth: Al Jaber
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Adnoc Managing Director and Group CEO, Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said that positive energy and pragmatic actions were needed to drive global growth and power the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Etihad ESCO completes Dubai’s first energy savings performance contract
Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewal, has announced the completion of Dubai's first energy savings performance contract (ESPC) with proven results.
1 min
Deal signed to carry out smarter payment transactions in the UAE
Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), which operates the UAE's national card switch (UAESWITCH) and manages domestic card scheme “Jaywan\", and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration to launch “Jaywan - Mastercard” co-badged debit and prepaid cards in the UAE.
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Dubai's luxury transport records 44% growth
Dubai's luxury transport sector recorded a 44 per cent increase in trips in 2024, reaching 43,443,678 compared to 30,219,821 in 2023.
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Puma shares tumble on downbeat outlook
Puma's shares slumped 13.4 per cent in early Frankfurt trade on Wednesday, after the Germansportswear group a night before gave disappointing forecasts for 2025 and the first quarter due to a weak performance in the US and China.
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AIM Congress to address global investment trends
The 14th edition of AIM Congress, set to take place from 7th to 9th April 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will feature high-level roundtable discussions tackling the most pressing global investment challenges.
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BoC likely to cut rates 25 bps to cushion economy from US tariffs
Canada has already created uncertainty among businesses and households, hurting investment and spending
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Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 4%, keeps BoJ rate-hike bets alive
Japan's annual wholesale inflation hit 4.0 per cent in February, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring pressure from rising raw material costs that will keep alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank.
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Passion for art, wealth of colour: Yuliya Solomennaya's red and gold canvases
Yuliya Solomennaya was born Grodno, Belarus, in 1989. “I began to draw from the age of 5,” she says, “having grown up in a beautiful picturesque green country, in a city with European style architecture.”
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In 'Mickey 17,' Bong recycles Pattinson and his old ideas
Of course Bong Joon Ho is an environmentalist. He recycles his own ideas. “Mickey 17,” a sloppy but enjoyable sci-fi comedy set in the year 2054, mashes together the monsterphobia of “The Host,” the animal-rights activism of “Okja,” the environmental doomsaying of “Snowpiercer” and the social inequality of “Parasite,” that last one the Oscar winner that handed Bong the blank check to make a combo platter of his greatest hits.
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Deepika slays in Parisian white, Ranveer says 'have mercy on me'
Deepika Padukone took to Instagram and dropped several looks of herself ahead of attending the Louis Vuitton Fashion Week in the fashion capital
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Falasi, Marouni star in Laser Run Championship
Abdullah Yousef Al Falasi and Mohammed Al Marouni topped the over-3O and over-5O categories respectively as the Laser Run Shooting and Running Championships of the I2th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament concluded at the Nad ‘Al Sheba Indoor Complex, late on Tuesday.
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All-round RCB win last league match, consign MI to Eliminator
Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth, and Sneh Rana came up with a fine bowling performance after skipper Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry batted well as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 campaign with a morale-boosting Il-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Brabourne Stadium here on Tuesday,
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Al Hilal overturn deficit to reach Asian Champions League quarters
The Saudi Pro League club, record four-time winners of the competition, ran out 4-0 victors in the return match in Riyadh, where first-half goals from defender Hamad AI Yami and Brazilian forward Malcom set them on their way
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7 medicos go on trial for soccer star Maradona’s death
Seven Argentines went on trial Tuesday accused of homicide for their alleged role in what prosecutors called the “horror theater” of football legend Diego Maradona’s death four years ago.
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Inter and Milan announce bid to buy San Siro site for new project
Inter Milan and AC Milan made official on Tuesday their joint bid to build a new stadium on the site of the iconic San Siro after presenting a feasibility study to local authorities in the northern Italian city.
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PFL Mena stars continue to train for new season amidst Ramadan
With a second season of PFL Mena just around the corner, some of the best stars from the Middle East are gearing up to get back in action inside the PFL SmartCage.
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Man.Utd turn to Europa League to save season post miserable show in league
United host Real Sociedad on Thursday with their last-16 tie finely poised after a l-I draw in Spain last week
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Former star Eto’o elected to CAF executive by acclamation
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o was elected to the CAF executive committee by acclamation in Cairo on Wednesday as he was the lone candidate from the central Africa region.
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Sheffield and Burnley slip up in C’ship promotion race
Sheffield United moved to the top of the Championship despite conceding late to draw 1 at home to Bristol City on Tuesday.
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Ireland’s Porter denies to carry weight of Dupont’s injury blame in Six Nations
Ireland prop Andrew Porter has defended himself against accusations of foul play after Antoine Dupont suffered a season-ending knee injury during France's Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday.
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PSG down Liverpool on penalties in CL as Bayern and Barca triumph
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha fired Barcelona into the next round as the Catalans bested Benfica 3-1, and Inter Milan booked a lasteight meeting with Bayern by seeing off Feyenoord 2-1
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Garland stars as Cavs beat Nets to extend winning streak
Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers staged a double-digit comeback to bag their ISth straight victory with a {09-104 defeat of the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
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India’s Sindhu crashes out of All-England Championships
Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu suffered a disappointing first-round exit from the All-England Badminton Championships 2035, losing to South Korea's Kim Ga-eun in Birmingham on Wednesday, Despite a promising start, the World No. 16 fell 21-9, 13-21, 13-21, extending her struggles at this prestigious Super 1000 tournament.
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McIlroy doubts injured Woods will play in 2026, tips comeback
Rory Mcllroy believes Tiger Woods is unlikely to play any golf this year but is back- ing the 15-time major champion to attempt a comeback after his latest injury woe.
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Rohit climbs to No. 3, Gill stays on top in ODI rankings after CT triumph
Ponting believes that a sense of unfinished business may have to do with Rohit's decision to stay in-charge until the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup
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Bangladesh's Mahmudullah announces retirement
Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remark-able career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey.
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Hamilton eyes dream Ferrari start as F1 revs up in Melbourne
Ferrari have fared better, winning four of the last six Australian races including in 2024 when Carlos Sainz, the man Hamilton replaced, took the chequered flag ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc
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Medvedev brushes aside Paul; Svitolina and Swiatek reach Indian Wells quarters
Russia's Daniil Medvedev shook off a day of rain delays to beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday and reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells, where he’s vying to improve on runner-up finishes the past two years.
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