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Russia kills 15 in one of the 'most horrific attacks' of Ukraine war
The National News
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At least 15 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Kyiv was hit by 440 drones and 32 missiles in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called “one of the most horrific attacks” on his country. "It is...
AfDB forecasts $40bn global aid cut, Zambia hit
Daily Nation
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June 18, 2025
BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that global aid from the world’s 17 largest donors will decline by US$39.84 billion in 2025, driven mainly by reduced contributions from the United States and Germany. Zambia is...
UAE Cabinet discusses nation's high ranking in global competitiveness report
The National News
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The UAE has ranked in the top five countries in the world for competitiveness, according to the results of a study which was discussed during a meeting of the UAE Cabinet. The meeting, which was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime...
Will TikTok be banned on June 19?
The National News
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For a third time in less than a year, a deadline is approaching that might cause TikTok to cease working in the US. The US Congress passed a law with bipartisan support last year that ordered ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to divest from the...
CDC Issues Advisory for Dengue Fever in Mexico and 19 Other Countries—Here’s What It Means
AOL
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Mark Meredith/Getty Images Aerial view of a palm fringed beach on Waya Island in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji. Travelers to Brazil, Fiji, Mexico, and other countries should stay alert for the dengue disease, according to the CDC. The disease spreads...
In front of Geneva’s UN office: people condemn Israeli attacks on Iran
Tehran Times
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June 18, 2025
TEHRAN – Protesters from different countries gathered in front of the UN's Geneva office on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Iranian people and to strongly denounce Israel's attacks on the country. The demonstration took place at the Place des...
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Incredible story of 12-year-old girl who was sole survivor of fatal plane crash that killed 152
LAD Bible
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Plane crashes have been all too common recently but in the midst of tragedy, incredible stories can be found, especially when someone survives in extraordinary circumstances. It was only last week when the Air India crash became one of the worst...
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...
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...
'Many of us are sleepless': Residents of fire-hit Dubai Marina tower await answers
The National News
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Residents of Dubai’s Marina Pinnacle tower were waiting on Monday for news of when they can return to the fire-stricken building. Groups of people, many of them visibly emotional, waited on the footpaths outside the charred high-rise for updates....
Technology war fuelling communications paranoia
The National News
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Amid the deadly missile strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran in recent days, another battle is taking place involving communications, technology and the control of information that might prove decisive in the conflict. Minutes after the first...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...