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Bahrain sends most government workers home to 'keep streets clear'
The National News
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Bahrain, home to the US Central Command’s regional base, issued public safety guidance on Sunday in the wake of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The Gulf nation is strategically close to Iran. It hosts US personnel and military officials...
Exclusive Syria expels top pro-Iran militant
The National News
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Syria has expelled a radical Palestinian leader, officials said on Sunday, in the latest move against pro-Iran remnants as the US enters the war in the Middle East. Talal Naji, who heads the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General...
Israeli politicians laud US strikes on Iran
The National News
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Israeli politicians across the ideological spectrum have welcomed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with only a minority of left-wingers warning that an open-ended war could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. Former prime...
Iran attacks Israel after US bombs nuclear facilities
The National News
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Iran launched at least 27 missiles at Israel on Sunday morning, hours after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating the Middle East conflict. Israeli medical workers said 86 people were injured in the attacks, two moderately and 77...
Peace takes time and trust. US strikes on Iran deal a blow to both
The National News
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America’s overnight strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have not only raised the stakes in this crisis to another level – they have injected yet more uncertainty into international efforts to find a way out of this escalating conflict. On Friday,...
Major expansion plan for Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station unveiled
The National News
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Transport authorities on Sunday launched a major expansion project for the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station that will increase capacity by more than 5,000 passengers an hour. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has joined forces with...
Seabed 2030 announces millions of square kilometers of new seafloor data on World Hydrography Day
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 22, 2025
On World Hydrography Day, The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has announced that 27.3% of the world’s ocean floor has now been mapped to modern standards. The increase in data represents more than four million square kilometres of...
Comment'Peacemaker’ Trump becomes wartime President
The National News
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Pakistan has announced it will formally recommend US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his “pivotal leadership” and role as “peacemaker” during the recent Kashmir crisis. Setting aside India's denial that Mr Trump facilitated an...
Nine killed by Israeli shelling and gunfire as Gaza death toll rises
The National News
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Nine people were killed on Sunday by Israeli shelling and gunfire in southern and central areas of Gaza. Six were killed when Israeli forces opened fire on people near an aid centre to the north-west of Rafah, the Wafa news agency reported. Two...
Dubai Basketball to join EuroLeague as 'dream becomes a reality'
The National News
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Dubai Basketball will join the EuroLeague on a five-year contract from September 2025, just a year after being founded. The competition, regarded as one of the toughest basketball leagues in the world, announced its expansion from 18 to 20 teams...
RB Salzburg talent Daghim out to make his mark against Al Hilal
The National News
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Jurgen Klopp sat in the VIP seats, a special observer making his first appearance at an RB Salzburg home match since his appointment as Red Bull Football’s head of global soccer. It’s a job that prioritises talent development, at which Salzburg...
Fordow: Everything you need to know about Iran’s nuclear crown jewel
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Fordow was Iran’s nuclear stronghold: deeply buried, heavily fortified, and politically charged. More than just a uranium enrichment site, it was a symbol of Iran’s defiance. To Tehran, Fordow acted as insurance and a bargaining chip in nuclear...
Pope ton leads England's fightback in Leeds Test against India
The National News
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England fought back brilliantly on the second day of the first Test against India at Leeds, restricting the visitors to under 500 and then chipping away at the runs with minimal damage on Saturday. India looked set to bat England out of the...
Alvarez v Crawford in Las Vegas 'once in a lifetime fight'
The National News
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Mexico's undisputed super middleweight world champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez promises his title bout with Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 13 will be one of his “best”. The 34-year-old became sole possessor of all the title belts at the...
My Dubai Rent: Content creator considers buying home he has rented for past four years
The National News
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My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like Four years after first renting a villa in Dubai as a temporary base, Jordanian...
Shouldering Arms
Orissa Post
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June 22, 2025
India has taken it as its responsibility to bring the Voice of the Global South (henceforth VoGS) to the world stage, our government declared this month. As one newspaper headline put it: “Time to Make Presence Felt, India Voice for Global South:...
Yemen's Houthis vow to strike US ships if America joins Israel’s war on Iran
The National News
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Yemen's Houthi rebels vowed on Saturday to resume attacks on US ships if American forces join Israel's war on Iran. The warning came hours before the US struck Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment site on Sunday in the first direct involvement by...
Today's Top 3 News: Indonesia Joins 23 Nations in Condemning Israeli Strikes on Iran
Tempo.co
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June 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, June 20, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Joins 23 Nations in Condemning Israeli Strikes on Iran; Jay Idzes Attracts Growing Interest in Serie A Transfer Market; and...
Global stocks mixed as Israeli and Iranian air strikes go on
The National News
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Global stocks were mixed on Friday as Iran and Israel exchanged air strikes and the US considered whether to join the conflict that has been raging for more than a week, damaging investor sentiment. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite...
Putin pledges support for Iranian nuclear energy programme
The National News
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Iran has a right to a civilian nuclear energy programme, while he also added to calls for diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating conflict between Israel and Tehran. He told Sky News Arabia that "Iran has...