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Dubai welcomes Eid Al Adha travellers with a special 'Eid in Dubai' passport stamp at airports and the Hatta border. Over 80,000 visitors have received the commemorative stamp, a gesture symbolizing hospitality and cultural celebration. The initiative, part of broader efforts to enhance the arrival experience, has garnered positive feedback, with...
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Survey shows correlation between use of Chinese-owned platform and approval of unification with ChinaTaiwanese people who spend large amounts of time on TikTok are more likely to agree with some pro-China narratives, a survey has suggested.The study, conducted by the Taiwan-based DoubleThink Lab, surveyed people across Taiwan in March, asking a...
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Ukrainian officials said a massive Russian drone and missile attack in the eastern city of Kharkiv on Saturday has killed at least four people and wounded over two dozen others, the latest in nearly daily attacks in recent weeks. Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces carried out the strikes, but gave no comment on the casualty reports.
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Israel's defence minister says the military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas. The news comes the same week Israel's prime minister said the bodies of Canadian Israeli Judih Weinstein and her husband, Israeli American Gadi Haggai, had been recovered.
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Foreign investors eyeing relocation to Dubai can secure a 10-year Golden Visa by investing in property worth Dh2 million or more, according to legal expert Ashish Mehta. This long-term residency permit allows eligible individuals and their families to live, work, and invest in the UAE without needing a local sponsor.
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Israel has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage held in Gaza since the October 7th attack. Pinta was among 31 Thais captured by Hamas. Thailand's foreign ministry confirmed his death, noting 46 Thais have died in the conflict. Prior to the conflict, around 30,000 Thais worked in Israel, primarily in agriculture, drawn by higher...
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Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In...
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Campaigners say designation promotes unsustainable sheep farming at expense of nature recovery and local communitiesConservationists have launched a campaign to revoke the Lake District's Unesco world heritage status, arguing that it promotes unsustainable sheep farming at the expense of nature recovery and local communities.In a letter to Unesco,...
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Government says ethical certification is adding financial strain on smallholders rather than being paid by customersThe Kenyan government has told its tea factories to stop working with the Rainforest Alliance because it says the costs involved in securing the ethical label don't add up for farmers.The non-profit organisation is one of the world's...
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LuLu Group is powering its delivery fleet with biodiesel made from recycled cooking oil, partnering with Neutral Fuels to convert waste into low-emission fuel. This initiative supports the UAE's net-zero goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a circular economy. LuLu's broader ESG efforts include plastic reduction, green...
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A gas cylinder explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in six fatalities and two injuries, causing a two-story house to collapse in Mardan district. Rescue teams promptly responded, recovering bodies and transporting the injured to a hospital.
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Israel announced it had recovered the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta from Gaza. Pinta was taken from a kibbutz on Oct. 7 during Hamas' attack, and killed shortly afterward, officials said. It comes amid Israel's renewed military operation in the territory.
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So far, 79 people have fallen ill from sickness linked to eggs from the August Egg CompanyFederal food and health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections linked to eggs from a California producer that have sickened 79 people and hospitalized 21.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised on Friday...
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Speaking at an SXSW London event, the actor outlined his desire to ignite the cinema experience for a new generation across the continent Idris Elba has spoken of his ambition to create the "African Odeon” – a chain of cinemas to ignite the cinemagoing experience across the continent.Elba was speaking at an event at SXSW London in which he...
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Billions of dollars lost in government contracts. A slew of regulatory headaches. These are just some of the ramifications Elon Musk could face over his fallout with U.S. President Donald Trump. While the two men may have personally split, severing their business relationship may prove challenging.
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Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern city to completely run out of water. Groundwater extraction far exceeds natural replenishment, with aquifers projected to dry up by 2030, potentially displacing millions. Contamination, infrastructure issues, and climate change exacerbate the problem, forcing families into...
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Singer's western-inspired Cowboy Carter tour is reminder of pop culture's sway over shopping behaviourRhinestones, cowboy hats and a whole lot of denim; not a hen party entourage, a Glastonbury fit or a Nashville rodeo, but the queues outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week, as Beyoncé kicked off her UK tour. And, seemingly, a new national...
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UK, France and other western states will not recognise Palestine at New York meeting, instead focusing on agreeing steps towards itA planned conference in New York this month that supporters of Palestine had hoped would push western governments to recognise a Palestinian state has weakened its ambition and will instead hope to agree on steps...
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Several United Arab Emirates residents faced denial at Georgia's Kutaisi International Airport during Eid holidays. New visa rules implemented on April 17, 2025, affect multiple nationalities. These rules require a one-year validity on Gulf visas or residence permits for visa-free entry. Muhammad, a Pakistani national with UAE residency, detailed a...
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As Eid Al Adha nears, rising sheep prices across the Arab world are challenging Muslim families. Sudan and Yemen offer the most affordable options, while Palestinians face record highs. Many are scaling back traditions due to economic collapse, inflation, and conflict. Alternatives like shared sacrifices and donations are becoming common,...
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Patel said that he had personally reached out to Indian officials and that joint operations between the FBI and Indian law enforcement were now underway. "I literally just got off the phone with the Indian government,” he said. "I said, I need your help. This stuff's coming into your country and then they're moving it from your country because...
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Smart Gates at Dubai's DXB and DWC airports use facial recognition and biometric tech to speed up passport control, allowing eligible travellers to clear immigration in seconds. UAE citizens, residents, GCC nationals, and certain visa holders can use them if registered. Want to know if you're eligible and how to use them? Find out everything you...
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Nattapong Pinta had been seized in the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack and killed, according to Israeli militaryThe Israeli military has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage, Nattapong Pinta, who had been held in Gaza since Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, according to defence minister, Israel Katz. .Pinta's body was held by a Palestinian militant...
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Elon Musk appears to be softening his stance towards Donald Trump, deleting critical tweets, prompting calls for a full apology from James Fishback. This follows a public spat where Musk criticized Trump's legislative efforts, leading to Trump threatening to end government subsidies for Musk's companies. Musk retaliated by reposting unverified...
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