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Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes, Presiden…

Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes, Presiden…

Sri Lanka refused permission to the United States to station two of its warplanes at a civilian airport in the island's south in early March, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Friday.Washington wanted to relocate

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UAE hospitals welcome newborn babies on Eid

UAE hospitals welcome newborn babies on Eid

This Eid Al Fitr has brought happiness to the Bhattacharya family from India, who welcomed a baby boy, born in Aster Hospital Mankhool, Dubai, on Friday.Shubhang Bhattacharya, a Marketing Manager, and Anushree Bhattacharya, a designer,

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Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al Aqsa Mosque for Eid

Jerusalem’s Muslims despair as war shuts Al Aqsa Mosque for Eid

Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eid prayers at the gates of Jerusalem's Old City Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites over the war with Iran."Today, Al Aqsa

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India eyes US LPG amid ME trade flow disruptions

India eyes US LPG amid ME trade flow disruptions

Liquefied petroleum gas loadings from the US destined for India have risen and surpassed volumes from traditional Gulf suppliers as the country diversifies its LPG supply amid Middle East conflict, a new report has said.The

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India’s unemployment falls to 4.9% as sectors diversify

India’s unemployment falls to 4.9% as sectors diversify

The decline in India’s unemployment rate to 4.9 per cent in February reflects an encouraging shift in the rhythm of hiring.Employment creation is no longer locked within a handful of urban hubs or select industries.February’s

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HSBC may cut up to 20,000 jobs

HSBC may cut up to 20,000 jobs

London-headquartered investment bank HSBC is considering significant job cuts over the coming years as Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery looks to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, particularly in middle and back-office functions, according

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Pakistan’s rice exports slump over 35 per cent in February

Pakistan’s rice exports slump over 35 per cent in February

Pakistan’s rice exports declined by over 35 per cent in February despite government subsidies, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the support measures, according to a report.According to the report in Dawn, exporters said the

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Arab Interior Ministers Council slams Iran’s repeated agg…

Arab Interior Ministers Council slams Iran’s repeated agg…

The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the malicious and repeated Iranian aggression against Arab countries, as well as its deliberate hostile practices targeting civilian sites

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Dubai delivers festive Eid experience with events across 220 locations

Dubai delivers festive Eid experience with events across 220 locations

In a scene that reflected the pulse of joy and the spirit of life on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, Dubai transformed into a festive tableau pulsating with colours and joy, where the

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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Winner Joshua Allen’s Death Ruled Suicide

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Winner Joshua Allen’s Death Ruled Suicide

'SYTYCD' Winner Joshua Allen Death Officially Ruled Suicide Published March 20, 2026 6:48 AM PDT Joshua Allen -- the winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4 -- was struck and killed by