Young driver killed in Tapping smash, as police confirm cyclist has died in separate alleged hit-and-run in Northam
The 20-year-old was rushed to hospital, but could not be saved.
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Sabarimala down to 5,000 Aravana tins amid pilgrim rush
Sabarimala faces Aravana shortage with 5,000 tins left as 17,000 pilgrims rush ahead of the temple's closing.
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Abu Dhabi morning traffic: Major roads largely clear, local delays reported
Abu Dhabi commuters see clear conditions on key roads like E10, E11, E20 and E22, with localised delays near interchanges and residential corridors.
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Breaking: Cindy Crawford's son dies aged 27
Several US media outlets report that a representative of the family has confirmed Presley Gerber's death and has asked for their privacy to be respected.
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Series of explosions heard at Aleppo army site in northern Syria
Powerful blast and continuing explosions hit Aleppo army site in northern Syria, prompting road closures and warnings for civilians to stay home.
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Sharjah-Dubai morning traffic: Delays build on key routes
Morning rush-hour traffic from Sharjah to Dubai slows on Al Ittihad and E311, with heavy congestion at key border areas and major interchanges.
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UAE calls for inclusive approach to combat extremism and hate speech
UAE urges inclusive global action against extremism and hate speech, highlighting tolerance, interfaith dialogue and UN-backed initiatives for peaceful…
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Four UAE aid convoys carrying 781 tonnes of humanitarian aid enter Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Four UAE aid convoys deliver 781 tonnes of food, water and shelter supplies to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, boosting vital humanitarian support.
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UAE continues its humanitarian efforts, sends humanitarian aid to Colombia
UAE sends $10m humanitarian aid to Colombia after 2026 earthquake, delivering food and hygiene supplies to hardest-hit communities.
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Indian passport services in UAE: Alhind's ICACs launch new Sunday counter
Indian expats in UAE to benefit from passport collection service even on holiday, manage urgent travel, visa and Emirates ID requirements.
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UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 48°C as fog, convective clouds expected this week
UAE weather: Five days of hot, humid and partly cloudy conditions as temperatures hit 48°C, with fog, mist and convective clouds likely in parts of the country.
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Dubuque turns 67,000 recycled bottles into floating creek islands
14 floating islands made partly from thousands of recycled plastic bottles. The islands were installed in 2017 as part of the Bee Branch Creek restoration and…
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Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur, who left her air hostess dream to become Himachal's first woman truck driver
Widely recognised as Himachal Pradesh’s first woman truck driver, Neha Thakur has also turned her unconventional career pivot into social media content,…
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Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
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US Mission to UAE urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel
US Mission to UAE urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions, warning of possible flight disruptions, airspace closures and security…
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Nagenthran calls Rahul Gandhi a part-time politician
BJP's Nainar Nagenthran criticizes Rahul Gandhi as a "part-time politician" for mocking PM Modi at a public event.
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Emboldened Houthis advance in Yemen, widen attacks on Saudi Arabia: What can stop them?
Iran-backed Houthis push along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, defy years of Saudi-led airstrikes and raise urgent questions over what can really stop their advance.
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Etihad Rail Freight launches Fujairah-ICAD cargo service
New Etihad Rail Freight link connects Fujairah Terminals to ICAD, offering faster customs clearance, reduced trucking and more efficient cargo movement.
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Abu Dhabi to digitise 100,000 Arabic books in push to strengthen language online
Dr Ali bin Tmeem announced a partnership with Amazon to digitise 100,000 Arabic books, as speakers at the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries warned…
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Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.
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'Largest-ever' attack: Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, oil refinery hit
Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region last night. One of Russia’s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor’s…
