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Los Angeles: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league is treating the 2026 FIFA ​World Cup not as a six-week showcase but as the launchpad for a new era, aiming ‌to convert global attention ​on North American soccer into lasting growth in fans, relevance and stature. Garber said

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In squeaky bum time, the false 9 pulled off a nutmeg and scored a worldie in the top bin. Make any sense? Soccer fans from across the globe are heading to North America for the World Cup - and bringing with them their own vocabulary to describe the beautiful game. Here's a look at some of the phras

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Argentina's national team seems to be trending up health-wise ​ahead of its World Cup opener on June 16. Star ‌Lionel ​Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match before the World Cup break on May 25. He might see some play

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Netherlands: Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber ​will miss the 2026 ‌World ​Cup after failing to recover from a groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday. The Dutch FA said ⁠the 24-year-old has not made enough progress to compete in the tournament in a "medically ‌responsible" manner

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Dubai: The third phase of the Dubai Content Creators Programme kicked off today in Dubai, with the launch of the Cultural Content Creators' Programme, organised by the Dubai Press Club (DPC) in cooperation with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). This initiative aims to develop sp

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Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed an advanced suite of AI-powered smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in the real-time management of bus services through advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence. This initia

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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reviewed its future projects aimed at implementing advanced artificial intelligence technologies across the judicial ecosystem and notary services, while exploring the optimal integration of smart systems to keep pace with global technological adv

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Al Dhafra: The Al Dhafra Region Municipality has intensified its urban greening initiatives, planting more than 1,000 poinciana (Delonix regia) trees across key locations to bolster environmental sustainability and elevate the quality of life for residents and visitors. The municipality confirmed o

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Dubai: Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, available to all UAE residents aged 18 and above who do not currently own a freehold residential property in Dubai. It has enabled more

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Sharjah: The Child Safety Organisation, affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has warned that many risks facing children are hidden in the most familiar places: homes, residential buildings and play areas that adults often consider safe. In an awareness message on the dangers of

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Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to review its strategic priorities and innovation ambit

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Abu Dhabi: The National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police General Headquarters, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 267,300 amphetamine pills. The operation was carried out through joint security cooperation between UAE authorities and the Saudi Ministry of Interior, represen

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Dubai: SpaceX’s anticipated initial public offering (IPO), expected to reach a valuation of around $1.75 trillion, has sparked strong interest among retail investors seeking exposure to Elon Musk’s space and technology business. Demand for shares has been significant, with orders reportedly exceedi

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Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the implementation of the Midday Work Ban for the 22nd consecutive year, aimed at protecting workers from heat stress during the summer. The policy will be in effect from 15 June to 15 September 2026 and prohibits outdoo

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Manila: At least 32 people are feared dead and dozens injured after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday, officials said, as search and rescue operations intensify. The quake hit early in the morning around 20 km off Sarangani province,