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UAE leaders congratulate King of Jordan on National Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to King Abdullah II of
Hamdan bin Zayed opens new ERC headquarters

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red

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Bomb at Quetta mosque kills 2, wounds 28

At least two people were killed and more than two dozen injured by a blast during Friday prayers at a mosque in
Indian police charge owners as school fire toll hits 20

Indian police on Saturday charged the owners of a private school after a fire killed 20 teenagers, some who died
US judge deals blow to Trump's border wall plans

A US federal judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction blocking President Donald Trump's administration from using
Race to replace May leaves Brexit in limbo

Contenders to succeed Theresa May as Britain's prime minister prepared to launch their leadership campaigns on Saturday
Utah climber, 4 others die on Mount Everest

An American climber who fulfilled his dream of climbing the highest mountains on each of the seven continents died of
India's Modi facing urgent economic challenges after win

Dissatisfaction with India's lagging economy didn't deter voters from handing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his

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Volkswagen names new chief executive at Tennessee plant

German auto maker Volkswagen has named a new chief executive at its factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a company
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Saturday, May 25 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM Ounce rate 24k*
Maduro invites Huawei to set up 4G network in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is inviting China’s Huawei to help set up a 4G network in Venezuela, prompting
Germany’s Bosch fined $100m over diesel scandal

German prosecutors have fined auto parts and technology company Bosch 90 million euros ($100 million) over its role in
Dubai showcases new venues, hotels, offerings at IMEX Frankfurt

Dubai Business Events, DBE, the city’s official convention bureau, showcased Dubai’s state-of-the-art facilities,
Over 9,514 new business licenses issued in Dubai from January to April

The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector at the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Victoria Beckham feeling 'emotional' over Spice Girls tour

David Beckham has admitted his wife Victoria is feeling "emotional" as the Spice Girls prepare for on the first night
Arnold Schwarzenegger 'can't see' him and Maria Shriver getting back together

Arnold Schwarzenegger hangs out with his estranged wife Maria Shriver regularly but they won't get back together. Photo
Will Alia Bhatt act in the Madhuri biopic?

Just days after saying that Alia Bhatt will be the ideal person to play her in her biopic, Madhuri Dixit is now
Princess Charlotte joins brother George's private school

Princess Charlotte has enrolled into her brother Prince George's private school Thomas's Battersea and will start in
Jennifer Aniston wants to star in a Bollywood film

Jennifer Aniston is reportedly keen to show off her singing and dancing skills in a "fun-filled, stylised" Bollywood
George Clooney has daily security risks

George Clooney has "real security issues" surrounding his family on a "daily basis", as he says he has to "pay
Hrithik and Ekta to still clash

Super 30 is finally coming two weeks earlier than Mental Hai Kya? The Hrithik Roshan starrer was to earlier come on
Quentin Tarantino married 'perfect girl'

Quentin Tarantino thinks his wife, Daniella Pick, is "perfect". The 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' director tied the

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Cricket World Cup: five memorable moments

The Cricket World Cup has produced many thrilling contests in its 44-year history. AFP Sports recalls five of the most
Federer, Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

Novak Djokovic can become only the second man in history to have twice held all four Grand Slam titles at the same time
Hashmatullah shines as Afghanistan shock Pakistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi's unbeaten 74 paved the way for Afghanistan to clinch a surprise three-wicket win over Pakistan in
Neymar to arrive early in Brazil for Copa America

Star striker Neymar will join Brazil's Copa America squad for training Saturday, three days ahead of schedule, an

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Malaria back with a vengeance in crisis-hit Venezuela

If it weren't for the Center for Malaria Studies in Caracas, Francelis Pacheco would have been unable to get treatment
Trump arrives in Tokyo at start of state visit

US President Donald Trump touched down Saturday in Tokyo at the start of a four-day trip to cement ties with Japan and
Boat capsizes on southwest China river, 10 dead, 8 missing

A boat carrying passengers across a river has capsized in southwestern China, killing at least 10 people. State
UAE ambassador attends opening of 10th Turkmenistan Gas Congress

The UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Hassan Abdullah Al Adhab, attended the opening of the 10th Turkmenistan Gas

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29 inmates killed in Venezuelan jail riot

A showdown between armed inmates and guards in an overcrowded cellblock of a Venezuelan jail Friday left at least 29
Colorado rancher pleads not guilty in killing of fiancee

A Colorado rancher suspected of killing his fiancee and burning her body pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and
Man arrested after disappearance of mother, young son

Police in Oregon arrested a man Friday on suspicion of murder and kidnapping following the disappearance of a woman and
3 women found dead in Vienna apparently starved

Austrian police say that a woman and her two daughters who were found dead at their Vienna apartment earlier this week

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Indian Cricket Heroes: Aditi Rao Hydari, Virat Kohli, Farhan Akhtar...

Diana Penty poses as she arrives for an Indian Cricket Heroes red carpet event, ahead of the Cricket World Cup in
Spotted: AbRam Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Kareena Kapoor...

AbRam Khan Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Kunal Kemmu and Kareena Kapoor Khan (Instagram) Kunal shared a photo from the
KUWTK: Mason Disick went missing at Kim Kardashian West's wedding

Kourtney Kardashian lost her son Mason at her sister Kim Kardashian West's wedding. The 'Keeping Up With the
Cannes red carpet: Jasmine Tookes, Hafsia Herzi, Ophelie Bau...

French actor Romeo Delacour (2ndL), French actress Hafsia Herzi (4thL), French actress Ophelie Bau (5thL), French actor

Offbeat

Chefs revealed the biggest red flags to look out for in a restaurant

Hundreds of experts have given their advice on what to look out for when going out to eat, such as dirty menus, big
Wedding crasher was arrested after interrupting a couple's first dance

Sadie and Adam Dajka reportedly tied the knot at the Grand Plaza Hotel in St. Pete Beach and while the ceremony went
New species of lizard found in Australia

Scientist have discovered new species of the endangered Grassland Earless Dragon lizard in south-eastern Australia. For
Bride-to-be blasted for trying to ban fiance's daughter from wedding

A bride has been blasted for trying to ban her fiance's "mistake" daughter from her wedding. The unnamed woman took to

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UAE Water Aid Foundation: working in Zayed’s footsteps

While humanitarianism is a well-established public policy in the UAE, improving the lives of less fortunate communities
Sharjah Ruler chairs Al Qasimia University's Board of Trustees

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the Al Qasimia
ADP to implement ‘Smart Vehicle Seizure Service’ in June

Starting from June, the Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, will begin its "Smart Vehicle Seizure Service." The service will enable
UAE Ambassador launches Arabic calligraphy exhibition in New Zealand

Fletcher Tabuteau, New Zealand Parliamentary Under-Secretary, and Saleh Ahmed Salem Al Zarim Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador
Mohamed bin Zayed congratulates Indian PM on re-election

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE
Mohammed bin Rashid meets Mohamed bin Zayed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with His
'Golden Card': Permanent residency system for UAE's expats launches

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the
Expo 2020 Dubai’s petal-shaped Thematic Districts completed

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that the construction of its petal-shaped Thematic Districts is now complete, marking one

International

Florida zoo celebrates its first lion birth in 30 years

A Florida zoo is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs. The Naples Daily News reports this is the first time
Sweet dog waits outside classroom for deceased friend

A sweet dog has been seen waiting outside a classroom everyday for his teacher friend who recently passed away. Video
NASA executive quits weeks after appointment to lead 2024 moon landing plan

A top NASA executive hired in April to guide strategy for returning astronauts to the moon by 2024 has resigned, the
Plastic polluter: Brazil recycles 'almost nothing'

Standing among sacks of used supermarket shopping bags, soft drink bottles and detergent containers, Evelin Marcele is
Chinese man guilty of defrauding Apple out of 1,500 iPhones

Over the span of two years, a Chinese national in Oregon sent devices that looked like iPhones to Apple, saying they
Made by foot: Mexican designer overcomes disability in style

When Adriana Macias graduated from law school, she found no firm was interested in hiring an attorney without arms. So
Nepal bans Alipay, WeChat Pay

Nepal's central bank has banned popular Chinese digital wallets Alipay and WeChat, an official said Tuesday, fearing
Brazil cosmetics giant Natura buys Avon in all-shares transaction

Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura said Wednesday that it is buying Avon in an all-share transaction that will form the

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