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Over 900 humanitarian workers killed, injured or kidnapped in Gaza during 2025, says UN
A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend 'appalling'. Some...
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UAE firmly grounded in its values, choosing to be on the right side of global humanitarian work: Mohammed
In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised the UAE's...
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Rumours about cancellation of work permits for employees or providing financial aid to Iran are unfounded and merely desperate media campaigns, confirms Gargash
The UAE effectively counters rumours and misinformation by demonstrating concrete actions and accomplishments, according to Dr. Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. On Wednesday...
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Dubai International Holy Quran Award draws record 20,500 applications from 135 countries
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has received a record 20,500 applications from 135 countries for its 29th edition in 2027, attracting the broadest international participation in the history...
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Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital from jail, meeting a longstanding demand of his party...
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Nine, including two women and a child, killed in Kolkata hotel fire
Kolkata Police, on Wednesday, announced the formation of a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the fire incident at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata,...
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Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala reveals 'neurological' issue after collapse during game for second time
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he’s dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game Tuesday at Heidenheim, three days after a similar...
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ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died on Tuesday at the age of 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease, the network announced. 'Bill was a remarkable man -...
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US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan and another senior official as part of Washington's campaign against what it calls...
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North Africa Caravan pavilion moves to Moscow
Companies from North Africa took part in the VIII Moscow Interior and Design Week (Aug. 13 – 16). Their national pavilion turned on the region’s craft traditions, artistic schools...
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair begins on September 13
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism –...
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Culture showcase Forever Is Now by Art D’Égypte at Pyramids in November
Art D’Égypte has announced the sixth edition of its flagship Forever Is Now exhibition (Nov. 4 – 28) at the Pyramids of Giza. Forever Is Now 06 is a...
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Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man,” 'Legs” and 'Gimme All Your...
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Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' pressing his threat to claim sovereignty...
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