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Iran, Israel warn of intensifying warfare as G7 calls for de-escalation
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
Iran and Israel warned on Monday of intensifying their attacks against each other as the G7 countries called for de-escalation in the Middle East. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening homes, targeting hospitals, and starving a besieged...
Rare earths and real risk: Why the global supply chain needs a rethink
The National News
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They are buried in our smartphones, embedded in EV motors, and essential to jet engines and wind turbines. Yet most people could not name a single rare earth element. This quiet invisibility belies their strategic importance. As the world...
World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
Nairametrics
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June 27, 2025
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...
Hotel of the weekBudget-friendly brand draws crowds to booming Ras Al Khaimah
The National News
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The Rove Hotels format arrived on our shores in 2019 as a price-conscious but fun alternative for travellers seeking to enjoy Dubai without blowing their budget. Ten properties have since opened around the city and the homegrown brand recently...
Funerals begin for 279 killed in Air India crash
The National News
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Mourners began holding funerals on Sunday for the 279 people killed in an Air India crash, in one of the world's worst plane disasters in years. Health officials began releasing bodies of passengers after identifying them with DNA testing. They...
Spalletti and Jesus among early contenders to replace Pioli at Al Nassr
The National News
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Stefano Pioli's brief and unhappy spell as Al Nassr manager has come to an end after the Saudi Pro League club confirmed his departure on Wednesday. Pioli, 59, is expected to take over at Serie A side Fiorentina, who he spent six seasons with as a...
Global ship recycling rules go live with Hong Kong Convention
Offshore Energy
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June 26, 2025
As of today, June 26, the Hong Kong International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (HKC) officially enters into force. It marks a long-awaited turning point in how the world dismantles and recycles end-of-life...
Social Listening 27 June 2025: More Nigerians were kidnapped in one year than the populations of 15 countries
Business Day
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June 27, 2025
This NBS report shows that more people were kidnapped in Nigeria (2.2 million) in the past year than the populations of: Lesotho – 2,120,000 Slovenia – 2,118,697 Latvia- 1,871,871 Equatorial Guinea – 1,669,000 Guinea-Bissau – 1,663,000 Estonia-...
Could ChatGPT be your new therapist?
The National News
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During a recent WhatsApp chat, a friend told me that she views ChatGPT as her new "friend" and said the chatbot had helped her manage every day tasks. She explained how it’s helped her find tailored meal plans and source the the best holiday...
From poachers to protectors: Tanzanians guard sea turtles
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Despite more than two decades of determined conservation work, the silent slaughter of endangered sea turtles continues in remote stretches of Tanzania’s coast, where outreach programs have yet to reach. The situation underscores...
Palestinians in Israel left scrambling for safety during war with Iran
The National News
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The Iran strikes have exposed serious gaps in Israel’s shelter system, leaving many Palestinian citizens and even foreigners struggling to find protection from incoming Iranian missiles. Activists and rights groups have said the Israeli government...
Peace takes time and trust. US strikes on Iran deal a blow to both
The National News
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America’s overnight strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have not only raised the stakes in this crisis to another level – they have injected yet more uncertainty into international efforts to find a way out of this escalating conflict. On Friday,...
Iran says it captured 700 'mercenaries' working for Israel during war
The National News
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Iran captured 700 “mercenaries” working for Israel during the 12 days of war between the regional foes, Iranian media has claimed, as Tehran intensifies a crackdown on what it has labelled “espionage and sabotage networks”. The semi-official Fars...
UAE’s credit ratings endorsed by top global agencies
The National News
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The world’s top three credit rating agencies – Fitch Ratings, S&P Global and Moody’s Investors Service – have assigned strong sovereign credit rating for the UAE as it continues to strengthen economic diversification and boost non-oil sector...
Why The Bear serves up one of television's most honest soundtracks
The National News
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There are times when it’s difficult to tell who’s leading the action in modern prestige television drama. Is it the actors on screen? Or some of the stylised music determined to be acknowledged like an overacting performer? As dramas lean further...
Reviving Mangroves at the Edge of Mozambique Channel
Inter Press Service
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June 13, 2025
Africa, Biodiversity, Civil Society, Climate Action, Climate Change, Conservation, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Europe, Featured, Ocean Health, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women &...
Abu Dhabi homeowners urged to install mandatory fire alarm system
The National News
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Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued a renewed call to homeowners to install mandatory fire safety systems in their properties to help boost emergency service response times and save lives. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority said Hassantuk – first...
Mexico, Spain, East Africa, Awarded For their Ecosystem Restoration Programs
Inter Press Service
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June 13, 2025
Africa, Biodiversity, Climate Action, Conservation, Environment, Europe, Featured, Global, Headlines, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Ocean Health, TerraViva United Nations Conservation Four-month-old albatross at its colony at...
How Iran views return to nuclear talks
The National News
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Iran will only re-enter nuclear talks if the US offers clear aims and takes steps to rebuild trust – but will abide by a ceasefire if Israel does the same, current and former Iranian officials told The National. Iran was surprised by the sudden...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Qatari Emir
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed expressed hope that the Israel-Iran ceasefire would bolster “security, stability and peace across the Middle East” in talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. The UAE leader praised Sheikh Tamim for his role in securing the...