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The way ahead for boxing in the UAE
The National News
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In the lobby of the Bel Remaitha Sports Club in Dubai, the training site for Emirati boxer Eisa al Dah, about 100 young Emirati, Syrian and Lebanese boys piled through the entrance. It was easy to imagine that among them might be a boy who was the...
Emirati Eisa Al Dah, a backbone of boxing in Dubai, ready to resurrect own fight career
The National News
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DUBAI // Boxing in the UAE owes much to one man – Eisa Al Dah. The 36-year-old Emirati, who turned professional in 2007 and has won eight of his 10 bouts, will make a comeback to the ring in April, more than three years since his last fight. “I’ve...
US envoy 'unbelievably satisfied' with Lebanese response to Hezbollah proposal
The National News
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US special envoy Thomas Barrack said in Beirut on Monday he was "unbelievably satisfied" with Lebanon’s seven-page response to a US proposal calling for the full disarmament of Hezbollah. His visit comes as the US steps up pressure on Hezbollah...
Experts and producers meet to tackle Africa's most devastating banana diseases
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
In a context where bananas are an economic pillar and a vital component for the food security and cultural identity of many African regions, more than 100 specialists, authorities, producers, and international organizations participated in a...
US 'close to several trade deals before Trump tariff deadline'
The National News
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The US is close to closing several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs begin, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Mr Bessent said a number of announcements were likely to be made in the coming days. “We're going...
Rami Malek’s Walk of Fame, from Gilmore Girls to Oscars and Oppenheimer
The National News
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Rami Malek’s journey in Hollywood is one of perseverance, talent and transformation. This week, it was announced that the Egyptian-American actor will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From modest beginnings in television to...
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday held talks with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi. Discussions during the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, focused on the need for security and stability in the Middle East and ways...
VP Mpango to open Pan-African Social Security Summit in Arusha
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, is expected to officially open the 14th Africa Social Protection Policy-Makers Conference to be held in Arusha Region. Organised by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA), the summit is scheduled...
Samsung Unpacked preview: What to expect amid AI push and rising competition
The National News
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Samsung is expected to unveil its new foldable smartphones at its Unpacked event, as it seeks to regain leadership in a market it once dominated and expand its AI ambitions across lines of its mobile devices. The South Korean company is widely...
Younis Khan’s double century more evidence he’s at the top of all-time great Pakistan batsmen
The National News
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Early in his career, when he had started playing first-class cricket for Habib Bank, Younis Khan’s captain Akram Raza would play a little game with him. At the end of every session that Younis was batting, Raza would go ask him how many he was on....
On recent heatwave in Africa!
The Point
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Scientists from World Weather Attribution, the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and Climate Central found that climate change had also doubled the number of heatwaves in the world. The research also identified 67 extreme heat events that...
Sharjah road closures in place for two months due to Etihad Rail work
The National News
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A major commuter link in Sharjah will be closed to traffic for two months to allow for Etihad Rail construction work to take place. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority said the route connecting Mleiha Road and Sharjah Ring Road, near University...
Akash Deep leads India to crushing second Test win against England
The National News
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Stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep finished with 10 wickets in the match as India sealed a comprehensive 336-run win in the second Test against England in Edgbaston. Deep, playing because India rested pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, finished with 6-99 in...
Qatar aims high as Samla endurance race goes international
The National News
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Qatar will for the first time open up its popular endurance event, the Samla International Race, to competitors from around the world next year. The gruelling 100km event involves four disciplines – a 3km open water swim, 49km run, 44km mountain...
US Sanctions Iraqi-British National for Smuggling Iranian Oil
Iraq Business News
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July 6, 2025
By John Lee. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions targeting networks involved in transporting and purchasing Iranian oil, including a group of companies led by Iraqi businessman...
Is calorie counting hurting male mental health?
The National News
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The diet industry is a profitable one. Despite online body positivity movements and vocal backlash to the so-called diet culture that dominated the media in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as the rise of semaglutides, such as Ozempic, for weight...
UK forced to rethink approach to terrorism 20 years after 7/7 attacks
The National News
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The 20th anniversary of the July 7, 2005 attacks in London, on Monday, throw a spotlight on how the UK's counter-terrorism approach changed, and how its focus on Islamist groups has deepened social divisions. The bombings, also referred to as 7/7,...
UAE honours Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid with new coins
The National News
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The Central Bank has issued commemorative gold and silver coins to honour UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed. The two men were key figures in the formation of the UAE. Sheikh Zayed, Ruler...
Canada’s Gold Cup implosion leaves Jesse Marsch with more questions than time
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
What a joyous Sunday for the American football family. A rare one too. Has an international fanbase ever celebrated two sudden-death wins in the space of four sweet hours? In a bitter Canadian irony, the only man inside the US Bank Stadium who...
Tanzania to host Pan-African social security summit
Xinhua News Agency
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DAR ES SALAAM, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania is set to host a high-level Pan-African summit focusing on the future of social security on the continent, a senior official announced Sunday. The summit, to be held on July 10 in the northern city of...