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Wounded Lebanese journalist recounts moments before Israeli strike kills colleague Amal Khalil
A Lebanese journalist who was wounded in an Israeli airstrike that killed her colleague this week described hours of agony as they waited for help to arrive, in an...
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Satellite images reveal southern Lebanese villages ‘wiped out’ by Israeli strikes
Photos taken from space have revealed that towns and villages in southern Lebanon have been “wiped out” and leveled to the ground as a result of ongoing Israeli airstrikes...
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US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks
The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an 'in-person conversation' with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not on...
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Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory to fight global hunger
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the 1 Billion Meals Dates Factory, with an annual...
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Trump's 'Gold Card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far
President Donald Trump's 'gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the US, has been approved for one...
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Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in the first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow...
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Roommate arrested as body of missing Bangladeshi student of Florida university found, no trace of girlfriend
The body of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who went missing with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida was found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his...
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Toddler throwing tantrums in White House steals show during Trump announcement
A toddler stole the show by throwing himself on the floor as Donald Trump spoke during a White House event on Thursday (23 April). Two-year-old Travis Smith, who was...
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Emirati women play key role in enhancing food security
The strong presence of Emirati women at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 reflects their deeply rooted role in supporting the country’s agricultural and food development journey. Their...
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Sharjah Youth launches specialised programmes
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UAE mediation efforts succeed with exchange of 386 captives between Russia, Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 193 captives from...
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Sharjah to host 34 cultural activities as Guest of Honour at Warsaw Book Fair
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Francis Kere: Africa’s sustainable architect conquering new continents
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A$AP Rocky feels Rihanna 'changed a lot' after becoming mother
Singer-songwriter Rihanna has 'changed a lot' after embracing motherhood. The revelation was made by partner A$AP Rocky. The couple are parents to RZA, three, Riot, two, and Rocki, who...
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UAE dispatches 100 tonnes of food aid to Gaza under ‘Humaid Air Bridge’, ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’
An aid aircraft carrying more than 100 tonnes of relief supplies and essential food items departed this morning from Sharjah International Airport to support the Palestinian people in the...
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