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• UAE refutes Iranian allegations at BRICS meeting

  The UAE has strongly rejected Iranian allegations and threats targeting its sovereignty and national security, reaffirming its right to respond to any hostile actions in line with international law.

• Dubai to launch drone delivery services at parks, beaches

  Dubai is set to roll out drone delivery services across selected public parks and beaches as part of its push to enhance smart mobility and visitor convenience.

• UAE, India ink defence, energy partnerships as Sheikh Mohamed meets Modi

  The UAE and India have agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

• UAE issues advisory over Danalac infant formula

  UAE authorities have confirmed that Danalac infant formula is not registered in the country and has not been imported through official channels.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed opens DEWA's 'largest, smartest net-zero energy' HQ

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's headquarters - Al Shera’a (known as sail in Arabic) - in Al Jaddaf.

• UAE to restore Umayyad Mosque in Syria's Damascus

  The UAE has announced the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus with the support Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation.

• WATCH: Dubai driver caught for reckless stunts on high-speed highway

  Dubai Police have detained a driver and impounded his car with a release fee of AED 50,000 after his reckless stunts on a highway endangered the lives of other motorists.

• UAE brokers new round of Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

  The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 205 captives from each side.

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Business News

• LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, G-III as buyers raise $850 million

  French luxury group LVMH has agreed to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to a joint venture between brand manager WHP Global and apparel company G-III Apparel Group, which are raising up to $850 million to fund the deal, the companies said on Thursday.

• India caps duty-free gold imports for jewellery exporters to curb demand

  India on Thursday tightened rules for duty-free gold imports for jewellery exports by capping imports at 100 kg per licence, the government said in an order.

• Warsh wins confirmation as Fed chair, with inflation on the march

  The US Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve, paving the way for the lawyer, financier and former central-bank governor to take the reins of the Fed.

• Dubai Taxi Company to acquire National Taxi

  Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has announced a major expansion deal, signing an agreement to acquire National Taxi, one of the UAE’s established taxi operators, in a transaction valued at AED 1.45 billion.

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Sports News

• Romelu Lukaku makes Belgium's World Cup roster

  Romelu Lukaku was named to Belgium's 26-man World Cup roster on Friday despite the team's all-time leading scorer being limited to only five appearances for Napoli this season due to injuries.

• France reveals World Cup roster; Camavinga, Chevalier left off

  France's World Cup roster includes a star-studded assortment of talent, with Real Madrid infielder Eduardo Camavinga arguably the most notable omission.

• Punjab crack under pressure to leave IPL playoffs hopes in balance

  Punjab Kings set the early pace in the Indian Premier League by going seven matches unbeaten, but a run of five straight defeats has left their playoffs hopes in the balance and assistant coach Brad Haddin concedes they have failed to deal with the pressure.

• Mbappe booed on return as Real Madrid beat Oviedo 2-0

  Kylian Mbappe was greeted with a chorus of boos and whistles from Real Madrid's own fans as he returned from a hamstring injury during his side's 2-0 LaLiga home win over Real Oviedo on Thursday.

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International News

• Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire

  Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the US State Department said on Friday.

• Israel targets head of Hamas armed wing with Gaza strike

  Israel said it had targeted the head of Hamas' armed wing with a strike in Gaza on Friday, describing him as an architect of the October 7, 2023 attacks that precipitated Israel's two-year assault on the Palestinian territory.

• African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo

  Africa's top public health agency said on Friday that there was a confirmed Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, with 65 deaths out of 246 suspected cases so far.

• Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

  US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started.

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Entertainment News

• John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut

  US screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Grease', was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'.

• Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against TV rival over Bollywood films

  India's JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal measures against rival Zee Entertainment for alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films it has the rights to, documents show.

• BTS, Madonna and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show

  K-pop supergroup BTS will line-up with Madonna and Shakira to headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said on Thursday.

• Ketamine supplier in Matthew Perry case jailed for two years

  A man who helped supply "Friends" star Matthew Perry with the drug ketamine before the actor's overdose death in 2023 was sentenced to two years in prison on Wednesday.

• 'Lord of the Rings' director honoured as Cannes festival opens

  The Cannes Film Festival has officially started on Tuesday night, with "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson receiving an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement.

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