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Maldives President Muizzu meets Rijiju, 'formally requests' India to withd
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday met Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju and "formally requested" the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives
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Miral Announces Major Expansion to Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 15: Due to its huge popularity with both local and international visitors, Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, today announced a 16,900 sqm expansion to Yas Island's Yas Waterworld. Set for construction completion in
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UAE: Sir Bani Yas Island opens new visitor centre
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) inaugurated the Sir Bani Yas Island Visitor Centre. The centre will serve as a cultural resource for both local and international tourists to learn more about the historic landscape of Sir Bani Yas Island.
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Sri Lankan Supreme Court finds Rajapaksa brothers responsible for economic
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a landmark ruling, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the Rajapaksa brothers and other senior officials were responsible for the massive economic crisis in the island nation, the Colombo Gazette reported.
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Low pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal; Odisha braces for rainfall
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a depression around November 16, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
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Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism reopens Delma Museum following
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reopened the Delma Museum following the completion of a major restoration initiative.
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Australia offers Tuvalu residents special visa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, on Friday aimed at countering China's influence in the Pacific and protecting the tiny island nation from climate change. China's influence in the Pacific has undoubtedly been growing in the past half-c
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UAE President attends ninth edition of Union Fortress 9 military parade on
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the ninth edition of the Union Fortress military parade organised by the Ministry of Defence on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
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CWC 2023: Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews becomes first batter in international
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Experienced all-rounder and former Sri Lanka captain, Angelo Mathews, on Monday, became the first-ever batter in international cricket to be dismissed on account of 'time out' during the islanders' clash with Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Over 700 migrants rescued near shores of Spain's Canary Islands
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
About 700 migrants travelling on four different boats near the Canary Islands in Spain were rescued on Saturday, CNN reported, quoting Spanish officials.
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World Tennis League: World No.3 Daniil Medvedev to spearhead PBG Eagles
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The World No. 3 ace tennis player Daniil Medvedev will be leading the star-studded roster as PPG Eagles on Friday announced its entry with a team in the second season of the World Tennis League (WTL).
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Record winds from Storm Ciaran, killing four, hits Western Europe
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Storm Ciaran has hit France, Belgium, the Channel Islands and southern England this week, with hurricane-strength winds leaving over a million people without access to electricity and killing four in France and Belgium.
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