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March 15, 2025
Good opportunity to end conflict: Ukraine president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia after Ukraine accepted a US proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire and Moscow said it would only agree if certain conditions were met.
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Offer to release US-Israeli hostage, Gaza truce bid on
GAZA STRIP: Hamas said on Friday it was ready to free an Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four others, after the Palestinian group and Israel resumed indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
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Social media role discussed at DPC’s Ramadan Majlis
DUBAI: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) on Friday hosted a special gathering to discuss the role of digital platforms in fostering social cohesion, promoting shared responsibility, and preserving cultural identity.
1 min
Cybersecurity Council warns of fake online deals
‘ABU DHABI: The UAE Government's Cybersecurity Council has warned against fake deals, where cybercriminals use advanced fraudulent tactics to mimic promotional offers, deceiving online shoppers and stealing their personal and financial information.
1 min
Abdullah, King of Sweden discuss relations
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, accompanied by Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of Sweden, received Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during an official working visit to Stockholm.
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Many worry about how they’re seen, not what they’re: Writer
The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) continued its series of insightful discussions on Thursday, with a session on “Human Behaviour: Values and Beliefs,” featuring writer and social media content creator Dr. Khalid Ghattas.
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Dubai’s endowment assets rise to Dhs11.1 billion: Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that Dubai remains committed to strengthening its leadership in the endowment sector and expanding community-based service endowments.
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Dubai takes major step to strengthen child welfare
Dubai has taken a significant step in enhancing child welfare and strengthening family wellbeing with the launch of the Dubai Child Protection Framework.
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ADDED conducts 965 inspections
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the business sector regulatory arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), has carried out 965 field visits to inspect commercial establishments across Abu Dhabi since the beginning of Ramadan.
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Rain expected from tomorrow till Tuesday: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that there are chances of fog, a gradual rise in temperature, and the possibility of rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday.
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Orphaned families to get free meals in Sharjah
SHARJAH: As part of its ongoing “Zaki” Ramadan campaign, the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) has introduced the “Ghabgatkum Alayna” initiative, distributing light meals to orphaned families affiliated with the foundation during the holy month.
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SCRF 2025 offers Dhs110,000 prizes, welcomes new entries
The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) stands as a beacon of creativity and storytelling excellence in the ever-expanding landscape of children's literature.
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Mansour attends Iftar banquet
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended on Monday a Ramadan Iftar banquet hosted in his honour by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed at his residence in Abu Dhabi.
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AU among top 100 varsities in Data Science, AI
AJMAN: Ajman University (AU) announced that it has been ranked in the top 51-100 institutions worldwide for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
1 min
Mark Carney takes oath as Canada’s prime minister
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday, taking charge of a country rattled by a breakdown in US relations since President Donald Trump's return to power.
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Gulf Women’s Creativity Award winners named
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the Cultural Office of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah has announced the winners of the seventh edition of the Sharjah Award for Gulf Women's Creativity for 2025.
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Dubai lights up with stunning displays during Ramadan
From Jumeirah’s bustling streets to Al Khawaneej’s lively neighbourhoods, Dubai's festive displays have created a breathtaking atmosphere that reflects the values of unity, generosity, and cultural heritage.
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China and Russia call on US to end curbs on Iran
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called on Friday for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its advancing nuclear programme and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.
1 min
Duterte attends ICC hearing via video link
THE HAGUE: Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte failed to show in person at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday at the opening of his crimes against humanity hearing over his deadly crackdown on narcotics.
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Dozens of Syrian Druze make historic visit to Israel
Dozens of clerics and others from Syria's minority Druze community crossed into the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights on Friday for the first time in decades.
1 min
Lazzarini warns on risk of UNRWA’s collapse
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) chief warned on Friday that if the embattled UN agency for Palestinian refugees were to collapse, it would deprive a generation of children of education.
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Ishiba apologises for giving gifts to lawmakers
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apologised on Friday for giving gift certificates to some ruling party lawmakers, a move that could hurt his administration's already low approval ratings and risk delaying passage of next fiscal year’s budget.
1 min
Choi calls for calm ahead of Yoon verdict
South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok called on Friday for the nation to respect and accept any decision, ahead of a Constitutional Court's ruling on the impeachment of leader Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law order.
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G7 members slam China over Taiwan dispute
G7 foreign ministers took a tough stance on China on Friday, stepping up language on Taiwan and stating their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion, according to a final draft statement.
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Humanitarian aid cuts by US, Europe a crime: UN
UN Secretary-General Anténio Guterres said on Friday that the humanitarian aid cuts by the United States and other countries in Europe “are a crime.”
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Democrats insist this is a dire moment for nation
“We will win!” Senate Minority LeaderChuckSchumerchanted at a rally last month protesting Elon Musk’s US DOGE Service infiltrating Treasury Department payments systems.
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Trump says he loves Canada, but it should not exist
\"We will win!\" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer chanted at a rally last month protesting Elon Musk's US DOGE Service infiltrating Treasury Department payments systems.
3 mins
Syria planning politically open society
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has announced a new constitution for Syria, and promised democratic elections in five years.
2 mins
The View thrashes Newsom’s MAGA podcast interviews
After kicking off the weekly podcast earlier this month with a cordial chat with Charlie Kirk, which featured the 2028 presidential hopeful agreeing with the TPUSA founder on trans athletes while revealing his teenage son’s a huge fan of Kirk’s, Newsom has brought on hard-right radio host Michael Savage and former Trump strategist Steve Bannon.
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Forget the four-day week — future of work is six-hour day
When Lysanne Currie was establishing her content agency Meet The Leader back in 2017, she knew she didn’t want to adopt a typical nine-to-five working day. Over the decades, while working in the publishing industry, she’d seen many brilliant people fall by the wayside because they simply couldn't fit their complex lives around sitting in an office for eight hours a day. Surely, she thought, there had to be a model that would enable her fledgling business to optimise productivity, while allowing its employees to do what they needed to do outside work: drop children off at school and collect them, or fulfil other caring obligations — perhaps even take a moment to exercise or do something they enjoyed.
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Santa Monica Bay activists are caving to Trump’s demands
Even as many businesses and universities rush to abandon their climate goals, diversity commitments and small-ddemocratic values for fear of reprisal from an increasingly authoritarian Trump administration, you might think an environmental group based in progressive West Los Angeles, at least, would hold firm to its principles. Alas, you'd be mistaken.
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Retired cop cleared 52 forged passport applications in Bengal
Abdul Hai, the retired assistant inspector who was earlier attached to the security control organisation of Kolkata Police who was arrested this year in connection with the fake passport racket in West Bengal, had cleared police verifications for at least 52 applications for fake passports reportedly against payment of cash.
1 min
5 BJP activists held for attacking Tushar Gandhi
Police in Kerala have booked five activists of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, including a corporator, for attacking Tushar Gandhi.
1 min
RSS, BJP seek arrest of Tushar Gandhi over his comments
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Friday said that he will neither retract his recent statements against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its political arm Bharatiya Janata Party BJP) nor will he apologise for them, while the two saffron outfits sought his arrest.
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Millions of people across India celebrate Holi, advent of spring
The spring festival sees people take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil
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Balochistan Assembly slams use of women in terror activities
The Balochistan Assembly has adopted a resolution condemning the use of women in terrorist activities in the province.
1 min
PIA flight lands without a wheel, probe launched
National carrier Pakistan International Airline (PIA) domestic flightlanded at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore without one of its wheels, leaving authorities shocked on what seemed like a major blunder on part of the flight management.
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Top police officer heading JIT in May 9 cases resigns
A grade 9 police officer presently heading the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) constituted to investigate May 9 cases against the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders has tendered his resignation from the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).
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Terrorists, facilitators will be dealt with iron hands: ISPR
Pakistan's military spokesman said on Friday the death toll in a train hijacking in the country’s southwestern mountains had risen to 31 and he repeated accusations that Afghanistan backed the militants who carried it out.
2 mins
Gold tops $3,000 for first time on Trump tariff threats
Safe-haven gold surpassed $3,000 for the first time Friday, boosted by uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariffs, while stock markets gained on hopes US lawmakers will avert a government shutdown.
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Sharjah property sector zooms as realty deals hit Dhs3.5b last month
The volume of real estate transactions in the various regions and cities of Sharjah has amounted to Dhs3.5 billion during February 2025, with a total number of 7,768 transactions.
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Bank of Sharjah posts Dhs385m net profit
SHARJAH: Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024, reporting a record profit before tax of Dhs416 million.
1 min
EDC approves 34% cash dividend for shareholders
ABU DHABI: Emirates Driving Company (EDC), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced that its General Assembly, convened on lth March 2025, approved a cash dividend distribution to shareholders for the fiscal year ended 3ist December 2094.
1 min
Response Plus Holding revenue surges 32%
ABU DHABI: Response Plus Holding (RPM), the leading pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the UAE and KSA, has released its audited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.
1 min
UK economy sputters in January, underlining growth challenges
Britain's economy unexpectedly contracted in January, extending a run of stop-start data that has dogged finance minister Rachel Reeves’ attempts to ignite growth, before an update to parliament on the economic outlook.
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Khalifa Port receives ‘CMA CGM Iron’ vessel
ABU DHABI: The CMA CGM Iron made a historic call on Friday at CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, becoming the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel sailing to Abu Dhabi.
1 min
UAE bank employees surpass 39,000
ABU DHABI: The number of employees in UAE banks has exceeded 39,000 for the first time since 2015, according to data from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
1 min
DAE signs deals to buy 17 aircraft for $1 billion
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd today announced that it had recently signed agreements with multiple counterparties to acquire 17 aircraft for an aggregate consideration of approximately $1 billion.
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EU countries back new tariffs on Russian fertilisers, farm products
EU countries on Friday backed plans to impose tariffs on additional farm and some fertiliser imports from Russia and its ally Belarus, in a bid to up financial pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war.
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Ignite Energy Access to establish headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with Ignite Energy Access, a leading pan-African provider of the full range of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions, to establish its global headquarters in the emirate. Under the multi-year agreement, ADIO will support Ignite Energy Access in scaling its operations and expanding its regional and global footprint while reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for clean energy innovation.
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Dubai Islamic Bank shareholders approve 45% dividend for 2024
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic bank, successfully concluded its Annual General Assembly (AGM), with shareholders approving the bank's financial statements for the year 2094 and other tabled resolutions, including the Board and management's strategic agenda for the coming years.
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Ministry of Investment joins Geneva based ‘WAIPA’
The Ministry of Investment (Mol) has become a member of the World Associa- tion of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), an organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland that facilitates knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy advocacy to enhance global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows.
1 min
Dubai Airports wins 2025 Gallup workplace award
DUBAI: Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s leading international airport, has been recognised with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (Gewa) for its approach to employee engagement.
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Myanmar food crisis deepening, UN warns
GENEVA: United Nations human rights experts have expressed deep concern over Myanmar’s unprecedented food security crisis, warning that the worseningsituationiscausingsevere deteriora- tioninhumanrightsconditionsacrossthe country.
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ADFD launches new project to revitalise Egypt’s tourism sector
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of the ‘Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza’ project as part of its efforts to support and revitalise Egypt's tourism sector and enhance strategic investments.
2 mins
Rusal reports 184.8% jump in net profit
MOSCOW: Russia’s Rusal reported a near three-fold jump in its annual earnings, reflecting lower production costs and higher prices for aluminium.
1 min
Banks’ net income in Korea rises 5.5% in 2024
Korean banks’ combined net profit rose 5.5 per cent from a year earlier in 2024 on a fall in reserves against soured loans and other issues, data showed Friday.
1 min
Copper slips from fresh peak after downbeat data
LONDON: Copper prices recoiled from a five-month peak on Friday, as disappointing loans data from top metals consumer China and concerns around US tariffs dampened buying activity.
1 min
German inflation fall in February offers more room for ECB easing
German inflation unexpectedly fell in February, the statistics office said on Friday, pointing to a downward revision of Eurozone figures that would back further policy easing by the European Central Bank.
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SAF and Mudam Luxembourg host Nets for Night and Day exhibition
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the opening of the exhibition Nets for Night and Day by Lubaina Himid CBE RA and Magda Stawarska at Mudam Luxembourg - Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, Luxembourg (Mar. 7-Aug. 24).
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Donatella Versace gives up creative reins of Italian brand
Donatella Versace is giving up the creative reins of luxury fashion label Versace after nearly three decades, it was announced on Thursday, effectively ending the family’s hold over the brand founded by her murdered brother.
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Fashion is a way of expressing my strong feelings: Tamannaah Bhatia
For actress Tamannaah Bhatia, fashion is a way of putting out how she wants to express herself and her feelings. Talking to IANS about what fashion means to her, Tamannaah, who sauntered the runway for the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour by turning muse for the label Bloni, said, \"Fashion has become almost a way of putting out what I am very strongly feeling in terms of how I want to express myself in the sense of my ideas about myself, my ideas about society, and my ideas about how I would like to be.\"
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Olaroiu hails Sharjah’s desire and determination
SHARJAH: Head coach Cosmin Olaroiu was un- reserved in his praise for his players after Sharjah triumphed on penalties against Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Two quarter-final on Wednesday.
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Cummings pins hopes on Pericles for G2 Ajax Stakes
A terrific second-up record, a liking for the Rosehill Gardens track and a drop in grade give Godolphin headtrainer James Cummingsoptimism that Pericles can return to best form in Saturday's G2 Ajax Stakes over 1,500m.
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Al Hilal and Fohood Zabeel triumph at NAS Volleyball Championship
Al Hilal and Fohood Zabeel secured identical 3-1 wins against Al Samawi and Al Tadawi 2 on the second night of Group 2 of the volleyball championships at the ongoing 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
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Marseille face huge gulf separating them from PSG
Marseille travel to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this weekend for French football's biggest fixture, which threatens to remind them of the enormous gulf now separating the two great rivals.
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Ireland eye unlikely Six Nations title vs uncertain Italy
Ireland have a glimmer of hope that they can retain their Six Nations crown on Saturday when they take on Italy in Rome, looking to bounce back from a painful defeat to title favourites France.
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Barca face Atletico rematch after defeat sparked unbeaten streak
Hansi Flick used an expletive to describe Barcelona’s poor performance during November, and December was equally bad, with Atletico Madrid’s win before Christmas helping them usurp the Catalans at the top of the table.
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Man.City face Brighton in bid to grab EPL’s top 4 spot, Arsenal meet Chelsea
Manchester City face a crucial clash with Brighton as the pressure mounts in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.
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Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG's Doue earns 1st call-up
Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named on Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up.
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Leipzig host Dortmund with CL dreams at stake
Saturday's clash between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will not lack any spice despite both sides in the midst of struggling domestic seasons.
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Atalanta, Gasperini preparing for Serie A title dance with champions Inter
MILAN: Gian Piero Gasperini made a bold promise after Atalanta smashed four past Juventus last weekend and reignited their Serie A title bid, with Inter Milan coming to town on Sunday.
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United, Tottenham march into Europa League quarter-finals
Two spot-kicks and a late arrowed finish from Fernandes sent Man.Utd into the quarter-finals by a 5-2 aggregate margin against Sociedad. Meanwhile, goals in either half from Odobert and Maddison earned Spurs a 3-1 win against AZ Alkmaar
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Curry bags record 4,000th three-pointer in Warriors win
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry became the first NBA player ever to score 4,000 three-pointers on Thursday, extending his runaway lead as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball history in a blowout victory over the Sacramento Kings.
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Skipper Lanning confident of Delhi's strong show in final
After narrowly missing out on the Women's Premier League (WPL) title twice, Delhi Capitals will go all out for their 'third time is the charm' moment when they take on Mumbai Indians in their third consecutive final of the competition on Saturday at Brabourne Stadium.
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Villegas, Spaun share first round lead at Players Championship
MIAMI: Colombia's Camilo Villegas, Americans Lucas Glover and J.J. Spaun each fired six-under-par 66s to share the lead on Thursday at the darkness-halted opening round of the PGA Players Championship.
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Brook banned from IPL for two years, Bumrah to miss initial matches for MI
England batsman Harry Brookhas been banned from the Indian Premier League for two years after he pulled out at the last minute to focus on international cricket, local media reported on Friday.
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Alcaraz advances, Swiatek sets up semis showdown with Andreeva
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off determined challenger Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP Masters.
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Pedersen wins sixth stage as Jorgenson keeps Paris-Nice lead
PARIS: Mads Pedersen triumphed as a deluge of freezing rain drenched the sixth stage of the Paris-Nice on Friday while defending champion Matteo Jorgenson retained the yellow jersey.
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Leclerc puts team-mate Hamilton in shade at Australian Grand Prix practice session
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc powered to the quickest time ahead of Oscar Piastri in second practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton fifth and Max Verstappen only seventh.
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