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Feb 24, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE]. February 24: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the inaugural Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ramadan Championship - Al Wathba 2026 was officially inaugurated Monday evening at the Sheikh Zayed Festival site.
Mansour bin Zayed attends Ramadan Iftar Banquet with FNC, Ministerial Development Council members
Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal
Feb 23, 2026
US-Iran talks to take place in Geneva on Thursday
8 bodies recovered in Libya, Greece as Mediterranean death toll rises
Sudan condemns RSF chief's visit to Uganda
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Nasa completes Artemis II Moon rocket Wet test
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Google releases Gemini 3.1 Pro with ability to execute complex tasks
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UN warns of 'catastrophic' hunger crisis in Somalia as funding dries up
Mogadishu [Somalia], February 21: The United Nations warned on Friday that Somalia is facing one of its most complex hunger crises in recent history, driven by consecutive failed rainy seasons, persistent conflict, and a "catastrophic" shortfall in humanitarian funding.
7 face murder probe after killing of right-wing activist in Lyon
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King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew arrested
Bulgaria's transitional government sworn in
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Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah
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Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel's de facto annexation of West Bank
Amid destruction, loss Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience
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At least 12 people die in explosion at fireworks shop in central China
