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Pakistani residents in UAE to get e-passports from July 20
The Government of Pakistan will begin issuing e-passports to Pakistani nationals living in the UAE from July 20, 2026, in line with the standards set by the International Civil...
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UAE marks Union Pledge Day, celebrates 55 years of unity and progress
The UAE marks Union Pledge Day on July 18 each year, commemorating the historic signing of the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution by the Founding Fathers...
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From baby photo to World Cup final: Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible full-circle story
A photo taken inside Barcelona's Camp Nou dressing room in 2007 has become one of the most widely shared images in the football world. It shows Argentine superstar Lionel...
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Notice to subscribers and readers of Gulf Today
Due to unforeseen circumstances, triggered by the Iran conflict, the supply of newsprint for the production of Gulf Today newspaper has been disrupted. Hence the newspaper will not be...
09 Jul 2026 -
Driver caught after removing number plates, speeding above 230km/h in Dubai
Dubai Police have summoned a driver who deliberately removed his vehicle’s number plates in an attempt to evade smart traffic enforcement systems before driving at speeds exceeding 230 km/h,...
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UAE strongly condemns Iranian hostile attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack targeting the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)...
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India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India launched its first indegenously built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut...
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Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Firefighters backed by 30 aircraft struggled on Friday to contain a wildfire in northeastern Spain that has ripped through an area the size of San Francisco, forcing the evacuation...
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Cricket's greatest-ever all-rounder Garry Sobers passes away aged 89
Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, has died at the age of 89, West Indies Cricket announced on Friday. Known for his aggressive top-order batting,...
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Fifa World Cup final tickets soar above $7,500
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final continue to rise leading up to Sunday's match between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium. After the get-in price...
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US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport in escalation of campaign
The United States escalated its renewed bombing campaign on Iran on Friday by hitting bridges and an airport, and Tehran responded with strikes on U.S. bases across the Middle...
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UAE nationals can now renew Emirates ID one year before expiry
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced that, effective Tuesday, 14 July 2026, UAE nationals will be able to renew their Emirates ID...
16 Jul 2026 -
Philippines lodges protest over Chinese state media's 'racist' AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he...
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Kuwait says Iranian attack damages power, water distillation plant
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said Friday that one of its power generation and water distillation plants was attacked as a result of Iranian aggression against...
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