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Philippines lodges protest over Chinese state media’s ‘ra…

Philippines lodges protest over Chinese state media’s ‘ra…

The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted ​by the ⁠state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it ‌had lodged a diplomatic protest with ‌Beijing over the "offensive, distressing and unacceptable" imagery.Manila

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Amazon’s ‘God of War’ Series To Recast Lead After Star’s Severe Injury

Amazon’s ‘God of War’ Series To Recast Lead After Star’s Severe Injury

'God of War' Mere Mortal Star Recast After Brutal Injury Published July 17, 2026 6:00 AM PDT The upcoming "God Of War" series hit a major snag after the show's star got injured on set

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Oil prices rise, Brent reaches $84.93 barrel

Oil prices rise, Brent reaches $84.93 barrel

Oil prices rose on Friday, with Brent crude futures gaining 70 cents, or about 0.83 per cent, to $84.93 a barrel at 0312 GMT.The US West ​Texas Intermediate futures rose 81 cents, or 1.03 per

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FAB reinforces position among world’s highest-rated banks…

FAB reinforces position among world’s highest-rated banks…

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has reinforced its position as the highest-rated banking group in the MENA region and among the highest-rated globally, with AA- or equivalent ratings and stable outlooks following the latest affirmations

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Craig Melvin Addresses ‘TODAY’ Show Intruder Day After Shocking Incident

Craig Melvin Addresses ‘TODAY’ Show Intruder Day After Shocking Incident

Craig Melvin Addresses 'TODAY' Intruder Live on Air Published July 17, 2026 4:51 AM PDT Craig Melvin has addressed the shocking "TODAY" show incident that saw a man bypass security and lunge at the NBC host

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Kuwait says Iranian attack damages power, water distillation plant

Kuwait says Iranian attack damages power, water distillation plant

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said Friday that one of its power generation and water distillation plants was attacked as a result of Iranian aggression against Kuwait. The ministry stated that the attack

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US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport in esca…

US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport in esca…

The United States escalated its renewed bombing campaign on Iran on Friday by hitting bridges and an ‌airport, and Tehran responded with strikes on U.S. bases across the Middle East. In the contested Strait of

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Bank of Sharjah Q2 2026 net profit jumps 39%

Bank of Sharjah Q2 2026 net profit jumps 39%

Bank of Sharjah on Thursday announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting exceptional performance and reinforcing the strong momentum achieved over the last three years.The Bank recorded net profit

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Gold on track for biggest weekly loss in six

Gold on track for biggest weekly loss in six

Gold was on track for its ‌biggest weekly loss in six on Friday. Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at $3,980.64 per ounce by 0455 ​GMT, having touched its lowest since 1st July earlier

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100-tonne aid aircraft departs Ras Al Khaimah Airport for…

100-tonne aid aircraft departs Ras Al Khaimah Airport for…

A humanitarian aid flight carrying 100 tonnes of relief supplies departed Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on Friday for the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid flight, organised in cooperation between the Emirates