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Messi leads Inter Miami to historic win over Porto
The National News
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Lionel Messi led the way once again as his stunning free kick secured Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Porto in their Club World Cup Group A clash on Thursday. It was the first time a CONCACAF team had defeated a European side in an official Fifa...
Lacklustre Al Ain given harsh lesson in Club World Cup opener
The National News
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So confident were Juventus ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Ain, they had spent the eve of the game at the White House having an audience with President Donald Trump. If shooting the breeze with the leader of the United States was a...
Post Malone to open Cristiano Ronaldo-backed Esports World Cup in Riyadh
The National News
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Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is preparing to host the world’s biggest gaming tournament, the Esports World Cup, for the second time in a row. With more games and higher prize money, the event is set to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s growing role as an...
U.S. Enters Israel-Iran Conflict: What is Indonesia's Stance?
Tempo.co
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June 23, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The United States (U.S.) has escalated the Israel-Iran conflict by attacking Tehran's nuclear facilities. This involvement sparks fears of a wider Middle East conflagration, potentially even triggering World War III. "The U.S....
UpdateUAE and regional flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted
The National News
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UPDATE: Flights cancelled to the UAE As conflict between Israel, the US and Iran escalates, flight suspensions continue and more cancellations are expected. Israel closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the early hours of...
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...
Gulf countries and Iraq on alert for radiation levels as Israel-Iran war rages
The National News
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No unusual radiation levels have been detected in the Gulf, after the US launched strikes on nuclear sites in Iran. A crisis department of the Gulf Co-operation Council is monitoring radiation levels after the American attacks on three sites in...
UAE judokas begin four-year plan for Olympic glory at 2028 Los Angeles Games
The National News
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While the 2024 Paris Games did not go according to plan for the UAE, preparations have already begun to get the Olympic mission back on track. The UAE sent six judokas to Paris who formed the core of the Games contingent of 14 athletes alongside...
Russian Warship Spotted Escorting Two Inbound Stateless Tankers
The Maritime Executive
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Two stateless tankers inbound to the Russian oil operations in the Baltic were spotted traveling with a Russian warship. Russia in the past has been seen escorting some of its military cargo ships, and in May appeared to be escorting outbound...
Goal and Highlights: Morocco 1-0 Benin in Friendly Match
VAVEL
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June 9, 2025
EVENT ENDED Get real-time updates on Morocco vs Benin live coverage minute by minute of thematch, score and result online, stream information, how to watch, TV channel, lineups,latest updates and time of the Friendly Matchday with VAVEL. Game will...
How to AdultEpisode 1: Hunting your dream job
The National News
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One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job. In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the...
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,...
UCC board visits TCRA to learn on licensing, digital reforms
Daily News Tanzania
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June 23, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: A DELEGATION from the Board of Directors of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has paid a one-day study visit to the headquarters of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) to learn about Tanzania’s...
Why womenomics is becoming a mathematical necessity
The National News
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The theory of “womenomics” – that increasing women’s workforce participation boosts economic growth – was popularised nearly three decades ago by Kathy Matsui, a former Goldman Sachs executive, based on her study of imbalances in Japan. The...
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...
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...
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...
Club World Cup: Yildiz shines for Juventus in win over Wydad
The National News
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Kenan Yildiz continued his breakout campaign with a starring performance as Juventus overwhelmed Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, taking a major step towards qualification for the knockout stages of the Fifa Club World...
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...
Israel and Iran move to war footing as conflict enters fourth day
The National News
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Israel and Iran are moving to a war footing, with renewed strikes leading to evacuations, emergency shelter plans and frantic efforts to contain the Middle East conflict. The Israeli military said it was hitting “dozens more targets” in Tehran,...