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China lands on Mars in major advance for its space ambitions

Plans call for a rover to stay in the lander for a few days of diagnostic tests before rolling down a ramp to explore an area of Mars known as Utopia Planitia. It will join an American rover that arrived at the red planet in February.

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At least 10 killed as two tornadoes strike China

Violent winds of more than 100 kilometres per hour (60 miles per hour) blasted the central city of Wuhan on Friday night. Six people died and more than 200 were injured, authorities said, adding that around 30 homes had collapsed.

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Philippines ban on travellers from UAE, Oman begins from May 15

All travellers coming from Oman and the UAE or those with travel history to these two countries within the last 14 days preceding arrival shall be prohibited from entering the Philippines beginning 12.01 am of May 15, 2021, until 11.59 of May 31.

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Amazon mixes up orders, delivers RedmiNote 10 phone instead of mouthwash

It all happened because Amazon mixed up a Mumbai resident's order with a Hyderabad customer who has now got his Colgate mouthwash instead of the mobile as ordered.

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UAE ranks first in Arab world in handling COVID-19 pandemic, says report

The UAE ranked first in the Arab world and second globally on the list of the most resilient countries in handling and responding to the pandemic, according to the 2021 report of the Resilience Index for dealing with epidemics issued by the Consumer Choice Centre.

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Mohamed Bin Zayed exchanges greetings with Ajman Ruler on Eid Al Fitr

Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Humaid engaged in cordial talks on the development march the UAE is going through. They expressed hopes of further progress and prosperity to the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed meets Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid on Eid Al Fitr

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed received on Friday Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, leaders exchanged Eid Al Fitr and congratulated the Emirati nation on this blessed occasion, wishing them all the best.

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Sheikh Sultan receives Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, exchanges Eid greetings

The reception was attended by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.

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Lightning strike killed 18 wild elephants in India

Fourteen adult elephants were found dead by villagers on Thursday, and another four bodies were found scattered on the foothills of the Kundoli reserve forest area of Assam, 160 kilometers from the state capital of Dispur, local wildlife official M.K Yadava told Reuters.

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India virus cases hit 24m mark; govt working on war footing: PM

Modi sounded the alarm over the rapid spread of COVID-19 through India's vast countryside on Friday, as 4,000 people died from the virus for the third straight day and total infections crossed 24 million.

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Muted Eid festivities across India amid pandemic

Eid Al Fitr festivities celebrated by India's around 200 million Muslims to mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan were generally subdued on Friday.

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UAE sends 500,000 Favipiravir Tablets to virus-hit India

Thanking the UAE, Arindam Bagchi, an official spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, has tweeted that “India appreciates gift of another 0.5 million Favipiravir Tablets from our friend UAE.”

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UAE reports 1,452 new virus cases, 3 deaths; administers 23,115 doses of vaccine

The total number of deaths in the country rose to 1,626 on Friday after MoHAP announced 3 more deaths due to COVID-19 complications.

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Palestinians flee as Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza

Israel has massed troops along the border and called up 9,000 reservists as fighting intensifies with the Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. Hamas has fired some 1,800 rockets, and the Israeli military has launched more than 600 airstrikes, toppling at least three high-rise apartment buildings, and has shelled some areas with tanks stationed near the frontier.

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Residents flock to touristy hotspots across UAE on first day of Eid

They expressed gratitude to the leadership and the health authorities that allowed them to perform Eid prayers this year, as they were not allowed to do so last year due to the pandemic as part of precautionary measures.

13 May 2021

Parks in Dubai allow visitors with strict precautionary measures

Any gatherings of more than five people are not allowed, especially at the major parks such as Al Safa, Zabeel, Al Mamzar, Mishrif, and Al Khor.

13 May 2021

Oman ends coronavirus night curfew orders overnight trading ban

The Gulf state had banned the movement of people and vehicles between 7 pm and 4 am on May 8 and also banned commercial activity during the day, which will be permitted.

13 May 2021

UAE approves emergency use of Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 age group

The approval supports the national efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and protect this age group, highlighting the UAE’s proactive approach to ensuring the community’s health and safety.

13 May 2021

Israeli troops mass along Gaza border amid rocket fire, airstrikes

In renewed airstrikes on Thursday, Israel destroyed a six-storey residential building in the heart of Gaza City. One man was killed by an Israeli missile fired east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, medics said.

13 May 2021

UAE reports 1,512 new coronavirus cases and 4 deaths in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement on Thursday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

13 May 2021

Pakistan celebrates Eid with religious zeal amid coronavirus measures

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan called on citizens to strictly adhere to anti-virus protocols while celebrating Eid Al Fitr, stating that the measures were necessary to avoid a massive outbreak.

13 May 2021

Indian Muslim leaders urge community to offer Eid prayers at home

Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali was informed about the decision and he told the Muslim leaders that he would speak to the Director General of Police.

13 May 2021

Afghans mark Eid Al Fitr as ceasefire pauses deadly violence

Proposed by the militants and matched by President Ashraf Ghani, the truce will grant respite for Afghans as they mark the Muslim festival with friends and family.

13 May 2021

Two planes collide midair above Denver, no one injured

Both planes were getting ready to land at a small regional airport in a Denver suburb when they collided mid-morning, according to the National Transportation Safety Board and South Metro Fire Rescue.

13 May 2021

Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel

The latest outburst of Mideast violence has reached deeper into Israel than any since the 2000 Palestinian intifada, or uprising, with Arab and Jewish mobs rampaging through the streets, savagely beating people and torching cars.

13 May 2021

More than 4,000 Indians die of coronavirus for second straight day

Experts remain unsure when numbers will peak and concern is growing about the transmissibility of the variant that is driving infections in India and spreading worldwide.

13 May 2021

6 salons shut for violating safety rules in Dubai

The Dubai Municipality confirmed that it would not disregard fining and punishing any establishment that does not adhere to the procedures and measures in force in the emirate. Any violation that is detected inside any establishment will lead to its closure, particularly salons and beauty centres, in order to achieve the desired goals of the measures in force to protect the community from the corona pandemic.

12 May 2021

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