Indian expat businesswoman in Dubai gets bail in Kerala over alleged multi-crore visa fraud
Court bars her from leaving Kerala, directs passport surrender as hundreds demand refunds
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UAE to open electronic visa centre in Lebanon next month
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces opening of Electronic Visa Center in Lebanon next month
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U.S. and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting
US and China unveil $60B in tariff-cut lists for nonsensitive goods, signaling shared trade gains after Trump-Xi meeting.
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Remains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forests
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.
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Three-day Navy Commanders’ Conference to start in New Delhi on September 29
Three-day Navy Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi will review operational readiness, including Operation Urja Suraksha, and focus on tech, jointness, and…
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Iran has no plans to negotiate with US: State media
Iranian state media reported that Tehran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly has no scheduled talks with United States officials. The…
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Father killed in alleged deliberate hit and run outside Fernvale home
‘This is quite a traumatic incident that’s occurred in a public space’
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Melbourne family of hiker Jordan Yap hires private rescue team to scour Peru trail for signs of 30-year-old
Loved ones have issued a desperate appeal for an experienced hiker who has not been heard from for two weeks.
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Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day
The death toll from an Indonesian passenger vessel that capsized earlier this month has risen to 66 as search operations entered their 16th consecutive day.…
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One dead as nor'easter storm pummels New York and New Jersey
A powerful nor'easter storm battered New York and New Jersey over the weekend, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and widespread disruption. Coastal…
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Heavy rain triggers landslide in Nepal’s Mustang District
Part of a mountain collapsed into a river in Nepal’s Mustang region, after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides
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UAE launches ethics code for use of AI in legal processes that affect people
An ethics code governing AI use in the legal profession was launched by the UAE Ministry of Justice on Monday, drawing clear red lines on the role of…
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Four Women Labourers Killed as Lorry Smashes into Auto in Mancherial
Four women labourers lost their lives and three others suffered critical injuries after a lorry rammed into their autorickshaw on National Highway 363 in…
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SAKHI centre staff unpaid for three months, says Anbumani
PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss calls on Tamil Nadu to release three months’ pending salaries for SAKHI staff amid financial hardship and vacancies.
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Rescuers search for 12 missing after Nepal avalanche kills two
Rescue teams resume search for missing people after avalanche on Himlung Himal killed two people during severe weather.
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Vijay rolls out gold rings for TN babies
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has unveiled the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, granting a one-gram gold ring to babies born on or after June 22,…
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Giant bogong moths swarm southeast Australia during their annual migration
Thousands of the moths have been reported by locals across the coast.
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UAE in October 2026: 9 important updates and events residents need to know
From new Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail and truck rules to school breaks, festivals and fitness events, here are the key UAE updates for October 2026.
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UAE jobs in 2027: Look beyond salary and benefits, employers told as hiring shifts
After a year of regional uncertainty and rapid economic change, UAE employers planning for 2027 will need to look beyond pay and benefits, according to an…
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Kitten stuck in Sharjah lift for 24 hours rescued after online plea goes viral
A group of young men in Sharjah spent an entire night trying to rescue a street kitten that was stuck in their building's elevator for over 24 hours. The…
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Breaking: Sharks circle after whale carcass washes up on Perth beach
Several sharks are spotted circling in the area after local surf lifesavers found the whale carcass this morning.
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Motorists in NSW and ACT warned as double demerits enforced from Friday
Many road users risk losing their licence if caught breaking the rules.
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Long wait for justice as pendencies in rape cases mount
Low conviction rates and growing trial pendency for rape cases reveal slow, time-bound justice remains elusive despite legislative changes.
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SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time
High-stakes 14th test aims to push Starship into orbit and deploy Starlink
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UAE weather forecast: Rain possible in eastern area as temperatures climb to 46°C
UAE weather forecast: Rain possible in eastern areas as temperatures climb to 46°C, with fog or mist expected over coastal and internal regions this week.