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Sharjah Ruler to address SIARA 2020; The Big Heart Foundation live ceremony
Winner of Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support will be announced on World Humanitarian Day (August 19), at a live streaming ceremony on The Big Heart Foundation's social media platforms
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Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 21 million
More than 21 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 759,411 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.
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Health Ministry conducts further 77,640 COVID-19 tests, uncovers 283 new cases in 24 hours
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, on Saturday said it carried out 77,640 additional COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.
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Modi warns China over border tensions
With talks on easing a military build-up in their Himalayan border region at a stalemate, Modi told an Independence Day ceremony that India's sovereignty was "supreme" and that relations with neighbours depended on security and trust.
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FOCP challenge targets 8,000 steps in fundraiser
Individuals and corporate teams can simply download the Relay by FOCP app, walk at their own pace, and win exciting prizes.
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Sheikh Hamdan shares breathtaking video of sunrise in Dubai
The silhouette video is shot in Dubai, shows the sun rising behind the Burj Khalifa.
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VIDEO: Pakistan celebrates 74th Independence Day with traditional zeal
The flag-hoisting ceremony was also held at the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day. The ceremony was held in a manner keeping in view the local laws on social gatherings due to COVID-19.
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Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end
Amid virus fears and worries about the fading memories of the fast-aging war generation, about 500 participants, reduced from 6,200 last year, mourned the dead with a minute of silence. Masks were required, and there was no singing of the "Kimigayo” national anthem.
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VIDEO: Isolation capsule for transporting patients with infectious diseases launched in Abu Dhabi
Colonel Pilot Obaid Mohammed Al Shemaili, Deputy Director of Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department at the Central Operations Division, said that move comes with the keenness of the Abu Dhabi Police to cope up with the developments and to promote all capabilities to serve the community.
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COVID-19 could leave patients with long-term complications
Experts from Mayo Clinic suggest that the coronavirus infection can cause considerable cellular-level damage in 'long-haulers,' a term used to describe people who develop long-term and ongoing complications.
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Pakistan’s economy on path to recovery after COVID-19, Imran tells nation
"We had a very difficult two years. We didn't have foreign exchange and couldn't pay our debts. We have avoided a huge crisis because we didn't default (payments). But I know it hasn't been easy for the people, I understand the difficulties they faced and still are facing,” he said in a televised address to the nation.
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Cardi B spent over $100,000 testing film crew for coronavirus while making ‘WAP’ video at height of pandemic
Cardi B has revealed that she spent $100,000 (£76,000) on coronavirus tests to ensure that the “WAP” music video shoot could go ahead safely.
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