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UK sends RAF jets to Middle East after Iran threat
The National News
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Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the UK would deploy more RAF jets to the Middle East after Iran threatened to target British, French and US bases if the countries help stop strikes on Israel. The UK’s Prime Minister said further military assets...
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...
Cistern beneath 500-year-old Istanbul hammam converted into art gallery
The National News
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The tranquil halls of Zeyrek Cinili Hamam in Istanbul instinctively invite a sense of reflection and renewal, as the incredible history of this recently restored 500-year-old, once-again-functional bathhouse is present in every detail. Offering...
Iran relocates museum artefacts following Israeli attacks
The National News
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Iran has moved key historical artefacts from major museums to secure storage facilities across the country, according to a statement shared on social media by the official account of Iran Air. Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran...
'I'm the only one who can beat Pantoja': Mokaev plots UFC return after Dubai win
The National News
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A foot injury towards the end of the first round failed to slow down Muhammad Mokaev as he completed a unanimous decision victory over Brazil's Thomas Assis in the 971 Fighting Championship, stretching his perfect MMA career record to 15-0....
The Seat 11A Mystery: How the lone survivor cheated death!
The Hans India
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June 14, 2025
New Delhi: Only one person walked out of the shattered Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. British-Indian national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A, emerged as the sole survivor of Air India flight AI-171, which crashed just moments after takeoff from...
Israel’s war toolkit unleashed: Precision missiles, Mossad infiltrators and waves of bombers
The National News
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Without the powerful bombs needed to penetrate Iran’s mountain plants, Israel appears in its first wave of attacks to have gone for the regime’s leading nuclear scientists and military commanders. A series of precision strikes have hit downtown...
Doctor treating Air India crash survivor tells of patient's miracle escape
The National News
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A doctor treating the sole survivor of Thursday's Air India plane crash said he is recovering well after walking away from the deadly disaster with only bruises and burns. British citizen Vishwashkumar Ramesh is believed to have been thrown clear...
How Iran's 'hybrid attack' network could strike Israelis in Europe
The National News
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Iran can call on networks of criminals and even its own agents smuggled into Europe as migrants to carry out retaliatory attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets, following Friday's strikes by Israel. Tehran has previously relied on regional...
No US-Iran nuclear talks in Muscat on Sunday, says Oman
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict The new round of Iran–US talks, scheduled to be held in Muscat on Sunday, will no longer take place, Oman has announced. The cancellation follows Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and...
Dubai announces four-day working week for government employees over summer
The National News
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The Dubai Government has announced a four-day working week with shorter daily hours for many government staff this summer. Employees will be divided into two groups. The first will work eight hours from Monday to Thursday with Friday as a full...
South Africa, Angola Clash in 2025 COSAFA Cup Final
Zim Eye
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June 14, 2025
South Africa, Angola Clash in 2025 COSAFA Cup Final Sports Correspondent The stage is set for a thrilling final in the 2025 COSAFA Cup as South Africa prepares to take on defending champions Angola at the Free State Stadium this Sunday at 15:00...
Air India sole survivor: 3 past crashes when a single passenger defied the odds
AeroTime News
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June 13, 2025
Amid the devastation of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the story of British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh seemingly surviving when all those around him died is nothing short of a miracle. Ramesh was found looking disorientated at the crash...
Travel alert issued for Emiratis and UAE residents
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for UAE citizens due to the latest developments in the Middle East. In a post on social media, the ministry called on Emiratis,...
‘Why me?’: Six extraordinary stories of sole plane crash survivors after British man walks away from India Air disaster
The Independent
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June 13, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Muhidin Abubakar celebrates first championship belt at UAE Warriors
The National News
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A tenth career win and first championship title made it the biggest night in Muhidin Abubakar's fast rising MMA career. Featuring in the UAE Warriors interim bantamweight title contest, the Somali-British fighter clinched a split decision over...
WTC final: South Africa celebrate first world title at Lord's
The National News
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Aiden Markram scored one of the most significant centuries of the modern era as South Africa defeated Australia to win the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday. Markram hit a majestic 136 as the Proteas chased down the 282-run...
Beyond the HeadlinesWho are Abu Shabab, the armed militia Israel is backing in Gaza?
The National News
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In unusual public statement last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted “activating” Palestinian militias in Gaza. Acting on the advice of security officials, he said, it was a way to weaken Hamas and protect Israeli soldiers....
Fear, not fallout: Strike on Natanz prompts global alarm over nuclear safety
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict Israel's recent military strike on Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment site has raised international alarm about nuclear safety, although Iranian authorities report no immediate signs of...
Advancing ‘Agriculture is Business’ through Agenda 10/30: The Ministry of Agriculture’s breakthrough with COPRA
The Citizen
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During the parliamentary debate over the Sh1.243 trillion agriculture budget for the 2025/26 financial year on May 20, the docket’s Minister, Hon Bashe, said the government amended the 1991 Food Security Act through the 2009 Cereals and Other...