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Sheikha Bodour: Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey
The National News
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Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has told how Sharjah's historic Faya being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site is a moment she will always cherish. In an interview with The National, Sheikha Bodour reflected on the "extraordinary"...
2025 Eurasia commodity expo closes with record scale, expanded trade ties
Xinhua News Agency
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URUMQI, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo concluded in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing substantial economic results and expanded international reach, said its organizers on...
‘Unity key to Africa future’
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
COMORO: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to strengthening, promoting and preserving the longstanding relations with the Comoros. She said that this effort aligns with the country’s broader vision of fostering...
Jailed PKK leader Ocalan speaks on camera for first time in 25 years
The National News
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The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has made his first appearance on camera in more than two decades, as he reiterated a call for the group to lay down its weapons and move towards non-violent politics. The PKK and its...
News Analysis: China's Xinjiang is more dynamic, attractive amid increasing openness
Xinhua News Agency
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URUMQI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Xinjiang in northwest China is seeing increased vitality across the board as the region accelerates efforts to build core areas of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through broader opening-up. The 2025 (China) Eurasia...
Confused by UAE's corporate tax? You should never stop trying to learn
The National News
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From the library to Wikipedia to conversational artificial intelligence chatbots, how we research questions and interrogate the information we retrieve has evolved. I am old enough to have lived through all three mediums. Not without its health...
Mpango: Invest cautiously
Daily News Tanzania
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July 11, 2025
ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango, has called on social security institutions across Africa to ensure that members’ contributions remain adequate to meet the core objectives of social protection, despite the growing trend of investing the...
I want to lead Ghana to the 2026 World Cup – Mohammed Fuseini
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
Black Stars forward Mohammed Fuseini says he is hoping to take the national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With four games left in the qualification process, Ghana sit top of Group I, three points clear of second-placed Comoros. Fuseini came...
Feud escalates between Damascus and US-backed Kurds
The National News
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The Syrian government has accused the Kurdish-led and US-backed militia of delays in implementing a March deal to integrate into the country's armed forces, warning that the inaction would undermine newly-found stability. The mostly Kurdish,...
Israel lost on the battlefield — and also in the diplomatic arena
Tehran Times
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July 2, 2025
TEHRAN – Although the Iran-Israel war began in the early hours of Friday, June 13, with the Zionist regime’s blatant aggression against Tehran—an act any fair-minded observer would condemn—it nonetheless drew mixed reactions from world leaders....
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20m after release from detention
The National News
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Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and activist who was detained by US immigration authorities for taking part in campus pro-Palestine protests, is suing the administration of President Donald Trump for $20 million in damages. The...
Maresca praises Joao Pedro as Brazilian fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final
The National News
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Joao Pedro marked his first Chelsea start in style as the Brazilian forward scored both goals to steer his side into the Fifa Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The 23-year-old, signed last week from...
Dubai Police release video of driver fined Dh50,000 for high-speed overtaking on hard shoulder
The National News
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Dubai Police have released footage of a man driving at high speed in the hard shoulder past a queue of cars stuck in standstill traffic. The video, filmed at an unspecified location in the emirate, was shared to emphasise the importance of...
Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test
The National News
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England and India will begin the second day of the Lord's Test with major injury concerns after an attritional opening day on Thursday. Hosts England edged ahead after a tense battle with star batter Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helping them reach 251-4...
Fans not satisfied with Pasuwa’s repeated statement of building the Flames; ‘Until when?’
Maravi Express
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July 8, 2025
* What is the meaning of building a team for years and years. Has footblall became politics where at times the truth is never spoken? * It’s becoming worrisome now — pull-up your socks please! How many lessons are we going to learn before starting...
Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $117,000 on rising institutional demand
The National News
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Bitcoin has climbed to an all-time high above $117,000 on Friday, driven by an increased risk appetite, strong institutional demand and the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies. The world's largest cryptocurrency has so far gained more...
How the UAE is working to reverse its falling birth rate
The National News
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Few decisions in life are as consequential – or as emotive – as whether to start or grow a family. For many couples, the intimately human desire to bring new life into the world often has to be weighed against some hard realities, particularly...
UAE stays course on five million barrels production capacity plan by 2027
The National News
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The UAE said on Thursday it was committed to staying the course on its plan to be able to produce five million barrels per day by 2027. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure re-established its commitment to the goal on Thursday, according to...
US imposes sanctions on UN human rights rapporteur for Palestinian territories
The National News
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he is imposing sanctions on the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a post on X, Mr Rubio said the sanctions were being imposed on Francesca Albanese...
UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League
The National News
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After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...