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Zayed Humanitarian Work Day celebrates Founding Father's noble values: Nahyan bin Mubarak

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, has said that Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, held on 19th
Mansoor bin Mohammed honours winners of ‘Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work Award’

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the winners of the 'Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work

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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
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
Fourth day of nasty storms ravages central US

An outbreak of nasty storms in the Midwest spawned tornadoes that razed homes, flattened trees and tossed cars across a
NYUAD researchers develop hybrid molecules that could serve as new category of anti-cancer agents

After studying the biological activity of five new, metal-organic hybrid knotted molecules, termed metal-organic
New Zealand chopper crash report lashes regulator

A report into a 2015 New Zealand helicopter crash that claimed seven lives criticised the aviation regulator Thursday
American climber dies on Everest

An American has died on Everest, his expedition organiser said Thursday, as a rush of climbers marked one of the

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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,
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Friday, May 24 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM Ounce rate 24k* 155.50
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
Panasonic joins firms stepping away from Huawei after US ban

Japan's Panasonic said Thursday it would stop supplying some components to Huawei, joining a growing list of firms
Two Japanese carriers postpone release of Huawei phones

Two of Japan's top mobile phone carriers said Wednesday they will delay releasing new handsets made by Huawei after a

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Prince William has special nickname for Princess Charlotte

Prince William calls his daughter Princess Charlotte 'Mignonette', which means "small, sweet and delicate" or "cute" 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
Salman’s Inshallah gets Bigg Boss to Mumbai

The shooting of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Inshallah is slated to go on the floors in the latter half of the year
Jessica Alba's quick wedding

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren decided to marry on the day of their wedding, when they both realised they didn't have any
Lady Gabriella Windsor didn't want white dress

Lady Gabriella Windsor didn't want a white wedding dress until it was decided she would marry in Windsor Castle in

Sports

Pakistan's Azam primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight

Comparisons with Virat Kohli have been a stumbling block for many batsmen in world cricket but Pakistan's Babar Azam
Bloodied Malaysia exit Sudirman Cup after freak injury

Malaysian badminton player Teo Ee Yi was bloodied and shaken after his doubles partner accidentally smashed him in the
Cup final means damage limitation for Barca against rejuvenated Valencia

Damage limitation, and a fifth consecutive Copa del Rey, will be the prize if Barcelona beat Valencia on Saturday as
Smith ready to pick up where he left off at World Cup

Before his dramatic fall from grace, Steve Smith was drawing comparisons with Australian batting icon Donald Bradman,

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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
British govt delays vote on Brexit bill

The British government has delayed plans to hold a vote on its key Brexit bill, as Prime Minister Theresa May faces
SpaceX launches first satellites of its internet network

SpaceX on Thursday launched a rocket containing the first 60 satellites of its "Starlink" constellation, which is
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

Law & Order

Woman shot by cop sounds breathless in 911 calls

A woman who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer in July 2017 was breathless and sounded concerned when she
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
Man charged in death of daughter he mistook for intruder

Authorities in South Carolina have charged a man with killing his daughter, whom he mistook for a potential intruder.
Baby girl dies after 5 hours in daycare van

Authorities say an infant has died after being left in a hot van for hours outside a Florida daycare. The Jacksonville

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Inside amfAR's Cannes Gala: Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, Mallika Sherawat...

Kendall Jenner caused a commotion when she arrived. Tiffany Trump went unrecognized until a member of the press pointed
Spotted: Athiya Shetty, Pooja Hegde, Vidya Balan...

Disha Patani Athiya Shetty Pooja Hegde Vidya Balan and her producer husband Siddharth Roy Kapoor. Kareena Kapoor and
KUWTK: Kim Kardashian West nearly missed Andrea Bocelli's wedding performance

Kim Kardashian West has confessed she nearly missed Andrea Bocelli singing at her wedding when she tied the knot five
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

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
New species of lizard found in Australia

Scientist have discovered new species of the endangered Grassland Earless Dragon lizard in south-eastern Australia. For
Someone breaks into home, takes nothing, gives it good scrub

Whoever broke into a Massachusetts man’s home last week didn’t take a thing. They did, however, leave the house
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

Headlines

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
UAE leaders offer condolences to Malaysian King on death of his father

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Sultan Abdullah Shah, King
UAE welcomes friendly countries' decision to join sabotage investigations

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision and willingness of several friendly countries to join 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

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
Sherpa climbs Everest twice in a week for record 24th

Only last week Nepali mountain guide Kami Rita Sherpa set a new record by climbing Everest a 23rd time. On Tuesday for
Trump to visit Ireland on trip to Europe

Donald Trump will make his first visit to Ireland as US president next month, the White House said on Tuesday. "
Nepal bans Alipay, WeChat Pay

Nepal's central bank has banned popular Chinese digital wallets Alipay and WeChat, an official said Tuesday, fearing
A 'violent tornado' has touched down in Missouri

A "violent tornado" touched down in Jefferson City, Missouri, causing possible fatalities and heavy damage Wednesday,
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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