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Air taxi test takes flight in Dubai ahead of 2026 launch
The National News
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The region's first electric air taxi test flight has been carried out in Dubai ahead of a planned launch of commercial operations next year. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, praised...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Does the slim phone pack the punch?
The National News
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The last time Samsung released an Edge device was nearly a decade ago, and it featured a signature screen that's curved on the sides. Now, the company has revived the Edge branding, but this time slim's the name of the game with the Samsung Galaxy...
Sudan's army accepts El Fasher humanitarian truce proposed by UN
The National News
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Sudan's armed forces commander Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan has agreed to a UN proposal for a week-long truce in the besieged city of El Fasher, to allow the delivery of food and other humanitarian aid. Gen Al Burhan conveyed his acceptance of the...
Fresh faces called up for key training camp
Gulf Daily News Online
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FOOTBALL – A NEW-LOOK 28-player squad has been called up for the annual summer training camp of Bahrain’s senior men’s football national team. The team list for their overseas gathering was announced yesterday by the Bahrain Football Association...
Jabeur to 'disconnect from tennis' after first-round retirement at Wimbledon
The National News
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Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon campaign is over in the first round after the two-time finalist was forced to retire from her match against Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova. Jabeur struggled from very early on against the world No 111, putting an ice towel...
Hotel of the weekBudget-friendly brand draws crowds to booming Ras Al Khaimah
The National News
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The Rove Hotels format arrived on our shores in 2019 as a price-conscious but fun alternative for travellers seeking to enjoy Dubai without blowing their budget. Ten properties have since opened around the city and the homegrown brand recently...
Number of ‘False Flag’ Ships is Alarming: Paris MoU 2024 Report
SeaNews
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June 30, 2025
Paris MoU, in its Annual Report for 2024, has spotlighted an alarming trend – the growing number of ‘false flag’ ships worldwide. These vessels often operate under fake documents claiming to be registered with a legitimate flag state or with a...
Iran attacks Israel after US bombs nuclear facilities
The National News
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Iran launched at least 27 missiles at Israel on Sunday morning, hours after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Middle East conflict. Israeli medical workers said 86 people were injured in the attacks, two moderately and 77...
Ardie Savea, Jack Leach, Edgar Davids and other top athletes who wore glasses - in pictures
The National News
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All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will become the first player to wear goggles at a Rugby World Cup as he battles vision problems that have left him fearful of going blind. Savea, a key player for the defending champions, said the vision in his...
Al Hilal hit the right notes in Music City to set up Man City showdown
The National News
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With keffiyahs replaced by cowboy hats and the smell of Arabic perfume mixing with that of smoked meats, Al Hilal enjoyed a Fifa Club World Cup night to remember at Geodis Park in Nashville. In the land of country music and Johnny Cash, Simone...
'It makes us all safer': Nato hails Trump over Israel-Iran ceasefire
The National News
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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has backed US President Donald Trump's intervention in the war between Israel and Iran, and subsequent ceasefire efforts, as the alliance's leaders gathered in The Hague for a summit. The summit's initial focus on...
Abu Dhabi homeowners urged to install mandatory fire alarm system
The National News
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Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued a renewed call to homeowners to install mandatory fire safety systems in their properties to help boost emergency service response times and save lives. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority said Hassantuk – first...
Raducanu, Vondrousova, Cilic and other unseeded players to avoid at Wimbledon
The National News
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Wimbledon is fast approaching and there are plenty of burning questions that will be answered when the draw is conducted on Friday morning at the All England Club. Will a sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic avoid landing in Carlos Alcaraz’s or Jannik...
Squid Game returns: Everything to know ahead of the final season
The National News
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Season two of Squid Game ended on a dispiriting note. Protagonist Seong Gi-hun’s plan to dismantle the game from within collapsed in the blood-soaked aftermath of a failed uprising. His closest ally, Bak Jeong-bae, was executed before his eyes,...
How to AdultEpisode 1: Landing your dream job
The National News
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One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job. In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the...
Ranked: The 50 Poorest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 24, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Poorest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Iranian Nobel laureate mourns civilian toll of Israel-Iran war
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Both Iran and Israel were quick to claim victory after 12 days of war that killed 627 people in Iran and 28 in Israel. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared “victory over the fallacious Zionist regime” in a message posted on his X...
F1 The Movie review: Less story, more speed – and that’s exactly the point
The National News
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Reality is stranger than fiction. That’s certainly the case with Formula One. It’s a weird, wild world – more dangerous, more duplicitous and far more intricate than any one film could manage to capture. So if you’re an F1 superfan, obsessed with...
RB Salzburg talent Daghim out to make his mark against Al Hilal
The National News
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Jurgen Klopp sat in the VIP seats, a special observer making his first appearance at an RB Salzburg home match since his appointment as Red Bull Football’s head of global soccer. It’s a job that prioritises talent development, at which Salzburg...
Reijnders looks to evolve in Man City midfield after majestic spell at AC Milan
The National News
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From San Siro to the Etihad, a new chapter is underway for Tijjani Reijnders. The midfielder who made his mark at Milan with key goals and a calm presence joined Manchester City not as a headline act, but as a player of balance. In a sport often...