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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through...
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Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran
US President Donald Trump said there had been 'some pretty good news' about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he...
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Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon...
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France, UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Hormuz
France and Britain said on Friday they will lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely...
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Pakistan's army chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
Pakistan's powerful army chief completed a three-day visit to Tehran, the country's military said on Saturday, having met top Iranian leaders and negotiators as part of efforts to end...
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China launches new satellite for high-precision greenhouse gas monitoring
China on Friday launched a new satellite for high-precision greenhouse gas detection from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the country's northwest. A Long March-4C rocket blasted off at...
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GWU strengthens international partnerships with CPC Central Committee in Beijing
A delegation from the General Women’s Union (GWU) held a high-level strategic meeting with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as part of its official...
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World Heritage Day marked with cultural event
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) celebrated World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, on Thursday in a vibrant cultural atmosphere that reflected its commitment to preserving cultural...
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SBA promotes Arabic literature at Bologna Children’s Book Fair
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has concluded its participation at the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair, held from April 13 to 16, with Norway as Guest of Honour. Among...
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Tourism firm ordered to refund Dhs8,200 after breach of contract in Dubai
The Civil Court in Dubai annulled a contract between an Arab man and a tourism company, and ordered the company to repay him Dhs8,200, the value of the contract...
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Dubai Police capture wanted Irish fugitive in swift 48-hour operation
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat organized crime and pursue internationally wanted individuals, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Dubai Police General Command announced the...
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Taylor Swift slipped a private note for Anne Hathaway
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway revealed that Grammy winner Taylor Swift slipped her a private note during Swift's stop in Germany for the Eras Tour. The Mother Mary star appeared...
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Imtiaz Ali reveals the story behind ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’
Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali has shed light on the finer details of his upcoming film “Main Vapas Aaunga.” The filmmaker spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film,...
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Switch off your mobile phones and read, France’s Macron tells teenagers
French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read, pushing for one “no screens day” per month for all, and a...
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UAE sends 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza under 'Humaid Air Bridge'
A UAE relief flight carrying 100 tonnes of essential food supplies departed Sharjah International Airport on Friday for the Gaza Strip under the “Humaid Air Bridge” initiative. The initiative...
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