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Japan Asks Foreign Govts to Help Stop Online Casino Services; Govt Moves to Tackle Addition Epidemic
The Japan News
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June 17, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The National Police Agency in Tokyo The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:14 JST, June 17, 2025 Japan has been asking the governments of seven countries to stop online casinos operating within their jurisdictions from providing...
Sole survivor of Air India crash has an incredible story — but he's not unique
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 13, 2025
A miracle. Stunning. Unbelievable. These are some of the reactions online and in headlines around the world about Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people on board and several more on the ground after...
Guide to the Korean Film Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The National News
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The Korean Film Festival is returning for its 9th iteration with screenings at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. This year’s event is themed around music, showcasing how sound and storytelling can come...
G7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
Dawn
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June 17, 2025
G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East, starting with the Israel-Iran conflict and leading to a Gaza ceasefire, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. After months of attacking Gaza — flattening...
Who are Iran's new military commanders?
The National News
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Veterans of the Iran-Iraq war are among those replacing the Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attacks, as experts warn the force could soon start filling its top ranks with a younger generation of hardliners. The latest appointments are Maj...
G7 summit can push for an end to Iran-Israel conflict
The National News
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Given Iran and Israel's continued exchange of fire since Friday morning, it comes as no surprise that the latest round of talks between the US and Iran, which were to be held in Oman yesterday, were cancelled. What began as assassinations and...
US Democrats need to go back to being a party that believes in government
The National News
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A few months after the Democrats’ bitter defeat in the 2024 presidential elections, the party convened an executive committee meeting. Instead of taking a long hard look at the reasons for their poor performance, the meeting devolved into a round...
Air India Flight 171: Sole survivor 'thrown out of plane before explosion'
The National News
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The sole survivor of Thursday's plane crash in Ahmedabad, western India, has told doctors he was thrown clear of the aircraft before it erupted in fire. Vishwashkumar Ramesh, from Leicester, in central England, was in seat 11A of the Boeing 787...
EditorialThe road to Middle East peace runs through Palestine
The National News
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As civilians in Israel and Iran contend with the horrific realities of war, many trying to get out of urban centres, another group of non-combatants has nowhere to hide as nightly air strikes take their deadly toll. It was reported at the weekend...
TrendingDeath tolls rise in Israel and Iran, and Palestinian black market risk grows
The National News
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The death tolls in Iran and Israel continue to climb amid the escalating conflict between the countries. Israel’s move to cancel a waiver allowing banks in the country to work with their Palestinian counterparts could give rise to a black market....
Lebron James and Team USA fly out to Abu Dhabi after Olympics warm-up win over Canada
The National News
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The USA began their Paris Olympics warm-up schedule with an 86-72 victory over Canada in Las Vegas on Wednesday ahead of flying out to the UAE for two further games next week. LeBron James and Steph Curry made a winning start playing alongside...
Zoran Mamic keen to build on Zlatko Dalic’s work at Al Ain but former club Al Nassr not happy
The National News
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Zoran Mamic was confirmed as Al Ain’s new manager on Wednesday. The Croat, who stepped down as manager of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr last week, spoke to media at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. New man at the helm Mamic, 45, helped Dyinamo Zagreb to...
The road to Middle East peace runs through Palestine
The National News
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As civilians in Israel and Iran contend with the horrific realities of war, many trying to get out of urban centres, another group of non-combatants has nowhere to hide as nightly air strikes take their deadly toll. It was reported at the weekend...
Errant jurists: Enforcing rule of law or political witch-hunt?
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 16, 2025
Despite constitutional provisions for the separation of powers, executive interference in judicial matters persists across countries, often undermining democratic principles, eroding public trust, and raising significant concerns about the rule of...
Trump considers expanding travel ban by 36 countries, including Syria and Egypt
The National News
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The Trump administration is considering a dramatic expansion of its travel ban to include citizens by 36 countries, including Syria and Egypt, according to a US State Department cable seen by The Washington Post. The internal cable, signed by US...
What is US Green Card Lottery? Are Indians Eligible For It? Explained
News18
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June 16, 2025
Last Updated:June 16, 2025, 18:26 IST US Green Card Lottery: As part of the programme, the US awards up to 55,000 immigrant visas each year for natives of countries with low immigration rates The programme is also known as the DV Lottery and the...
Musiala hits hat-trick as Bayern smash 10 past part-timers Auckland
The National News
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Bayern Munich showed no mercy to amateurs Auckland City at the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game as Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick. Kingsley Coman,...
World Cup 2018: ‘It’s not about one city, one team. It’s about the whole country,’ says Ismail Matar ahead of UAE clash against Thailand
The National News
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As the most experienced member of the UAE squad, Ismail Matar has witnessed plenty with his national team, yet the commitment to the cause sustains. Late on Saturday in Bangkok, as the rain beat down and another training session for Tuesday’s...
Gulf markets dip as Israel and Iran continue to trade blows
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict Middle East markets dipped on Sunday as Israel and Iran continued attacks on defence and energy centres, with no signs of let-up from either side. The Saudi Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) was...
‘Can I demand money for working on UAE public holidays?’
The National News
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Question: I was asked to work over Eid Al Adha due to the amount of work and some new contracts. I didn’t have any plans, so I agreed and went to the office on Thursday and Friday. I have now been offered two extra days of holiday in return. Can I...