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Sheikh Abdullah concludes strategic visit to US
The National News
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a working visit to the United States to advance strategic partnerships between the two nations. During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah held talks with US...
Iran says Israel's actions a 'declaration of war' and accuses US of supporting strikes
The National News
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Iran’s envoy to the UN accused the US on Friday of providing full political and intelligence support to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling the attacks a “declaration of war” that killed dozens, including civilians. Iranian ambassador...
One Last Thing: Chazz Palminteri watches Succession clips on YouTube Shorts
The National News
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You may not know his name, but we bet you know Chazz Palminteri’s face. The Academy Award-nominated Italian-American actor and restaurateur has popped up everywhere from The Usual Suspects to Modern Family – and some of the most beloved American...
'One survivor' after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes
The National News
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A London-bound Air India plane with 242 people on board crashed shortly after take-off in India's western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, erupting in a fireball after it came down on a densely populated part of the city. Police said that at least...
Why Germany is at war with itself on the eve of its first military veterans day
The National News
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A tale of two corners. On one side that leads to Kiel town centre's main shopping precinct is a poster for Germany's first military veterans day taking place on Sunday. The slogan invites passers-by to Show Respect and reminds the former armed...
Trump's US military parade draws cheers and criticism
The National News
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Planes will streak the skies in Washington, tanks will roll down the streets and uniformed soldiers will march in unison, in the heart of the American capital on Saturday, in celebration of the US Army's 250th birthday as well as Flag Day....
Iran and Israel launch tit-for-tat strikes as regional tension grows
The National News
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Iran and Israel launched tit-for-tat strikes on Friday night and the early hours of Saturday. Israel launched what it called a "pre-emptive" strike early on Friday, hitting nuclear and military sites inside Iran. Red alerts were issued throughout...
List of Plane Crashes With Sole Survivor After Ahmedabad Air India Disaster
Newsweek
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June 12, 2025
An Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12 has added a tragic chapter to aviation history. The flight, en route to the United Kingdom, was departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when it crashed during takeoff. Air...
Police issue safety warning after four scooter riders killed in Dubai this year
The National News
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Dubai Police have called for caution when travelling on scooters or crossing the road after the force announced 13 deaths involving jaywalkers and e-scooter riders in the first five months of 2025. Nine jaywalkers died while crossing roads in...
The Middle East cannot afford an unending cycle of violence
The National News
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Israel’s extensive strikes on nuclear and military sites across Iran early this morning – the largest such attack since the 1980s – are an unnerving escalation in a region already living at the edge of widespread conflict. The Israeli military...
Sole survivors: How people live through plane crashes that kill everyone else
9News
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June 13, 2025
The world was shocked by the plane crash in India that killed hundreds. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was somehow thrown clear when the Air India flight exploded and split in two. Even more remarkably, Ramesh was able to walk away from the crash with only...
Air India's 787 crash is a 'stress test' for Boeing's turnaround push
The National News
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The deadly crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Thursday will be a "stress test" for Boeing, which had made progress in rebuilding trust after a series of safety and production quality lapses. At least 290 people were killed, including people...
VideoA closer look at the Dubai Metro Blue Line
The National News
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The National's Multimedia Editor Greg Tanner unpacks the plans for the city's third metro line. Construction on the megaproject has begun with the foundation stone for the first station at Dubai Creek Harbour laid. The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion)...
G42 opens new unit to serve British and European AI markets
The National News
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UAE artificial intelligence major G42 has set up a new unit that will serve the European and British markets, following up on its recent partnerships in the continent to expand its global reach. The subsidiary, G42 Europe and UK, will focus on...
Israel-Iran conflict: Etihad, Emirates and flydubai flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted
The National News
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UAE airlines have delayed and cancelled flights following Israel’s early morning attack on Iran. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv has shut down until further notice, Iran has declared its airspace closed and Iraq has temporarily suspended civilian...
Lone survivor: one passenger survives Air India AI171 crash
Aviation24.be
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June 12, 2025
Photographs published by the news site show visible facial injuries, and Kumar also appears in unverified video footage circulating on social media, showing him shortly after the incident. (source: social media)In the aftermath of yesterday’s...
UN names first ocean restoration flagships, aims to revive marine ecosystems across 3 continents
Joy FM
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June 12, 2025
Agriculture in Mar Menor, leading all the way to the lagoon. @UNEP/2025/Thomas Cristofoletti PHOTO CREDIT: UNEP The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have announced the first World...
Sole survivors of plane crashes — Air France ‘Miracle Girl’ to woman who fell 10,000 metres
The Print
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June 12, 2025
New Delhi: One passenger walked out alive from the wreckage of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, video footage purportedly shows. He is said to have been seated in 11A, a window seat in the first row of Economy. While there is no official...
Strengthening Regional Partnerships and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Rim Association ( IORA )
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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June 9, 2025
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) serves as an important platform for enhancing economic collaboration among its member states, including Mauritius, as a founder member in March 1995, which is centrally located within this vibrant maritime...
UN taps ocean champions in Africa, Mexico and Spain to revive a dying blue planet
Switch TV
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June 11, 2025
NICE, France — In a decisive move to breathe life back into the world’s oceans, the United Nations has named three marine restoration projects in Africa, Mexico and Spain as 2025’s World Restoration Flagships. These efforts, spanning nearly five...