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In an age where news multiplies faster than viruses and contradicts itself even faster than politicians’ promises, the average reader finds himself trapped in an absurd spectacle, unsure whether to worry, laugh, or simply switch off the phone and make a cup of tea. Every time the U.S. President Don

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Tampa: The Trump administration is moving to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the U.S. military, while facing calls from some companies and military leaders to introduce safeguards around the rapidly evolving technology. Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, told

Sports

Manchester, England: Paris Saint-Germain are setting their sights on a Champions League threepeat after securing back-to-back titles, underlining their dominance in European football. After defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Saturday’s final in Budapest, PSG have shown no signs of relin

Health

Washington: A novel pill has helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes for improved treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. “While not curing the cancer, it is a very large step forward,” said Dr Zev Wainberg of the University

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Warsaw: PublisHer, the global community dedicated to advancing women in the publishing industry, has concluded its first participation with a four-day programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair. The participation, held from 28 to 31 May, formed part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme, high

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Warsaw: Emirati writer and researcher Dr Sultan Al Ameemi and Polish novelist Radek Rak explored how literature crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries during a discussion held at Sharjah’s pavilion at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The session, part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour progra

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Dubai: Dubai Police has marked its 70th anniversary, with its Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, highlighting the force’s evolution into a global model in modern policing, innovation and security excellence. In a statement issued on the occasion, His Ex

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Warsaw: Kalimat Foundation has gifted a portable Arabic library to support children from Arab communities in Poland, reinforcing the importance of access to books in their mother tongue to strengthen reading, language development and cultural identity. The library was presented to Marhaba Bolanda,

Technology

Dubai: The UAE has ranked first globally in artificial intelligence adoption, with a usage rate of 70.1% among the working-age population in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Microsoft AI Diffusion Report Q1 2026. The report, issued by the Microsoft AI Economics Institute, found that the

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Bangkok: Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two people still missing in a flooded cave in Laos, after five others were rescued following more than a week underground. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, among the first international rescuers at the site, said rising water levels have floode

Business

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned 1,994 new 11kV substations in 2025, compared to 1,530 in 2024, marking an increase of more than 30%. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the authority continues to expand and develop its distribution network in line with

Business

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated AED5.3 billion in revenue through digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6% increase compared to 2024, reflecting growing adoption of its digital services. The number of digital transactions exceeded 628 million, up 13%. RTA provides 105

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Dubai: Dubai Police have uncovered and dismantled an eight-member gang, including a woman, involved in the theft of luxury oud valued at AED 12 million from a merchant. Officers arrested four suspects and recovered the stolen oud within 12 hours of the crime being reported. Red Notices have been is

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Singapore: Seventeen countries, including Singapore, have launched a new framework to protect critical underwater infrastructure at the Shangri-La Dialogue. The initiative, known as the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges (GUIDE), aims to bring together nations with s

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Makkah: Pilgrims performed the final stoning of the Jamarat on Saturday, marking the third day of Tashreeq and the last day of the 1447 AH Hajj season. After completing the ritual, pilgrims who remained in Mina departed for the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform the Farewell Tawaf, signifying the co