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(SP)U.S.-ATLANTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-GROUP A-INTER MIAMI CF VS FC PORTO

(250620) -- ATLANTA, June 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF arrives at the field before the Group A match between Inter Miami CF of the United States and FC Porto of Portugal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Atlanta, the United States, June 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Bengaluru chosen to host prestigious Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19 (ANI): In a historic first, Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) will host the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs in Bengaluru at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. The Playoffs will feature 21 nations split into seven groups of three teams each.

In a unique format, every group tie will be hosted by a nation and the venues were formally announced following a dr

FIFA Club World Cup: Manchester City kickstart campaign with win over Wydad AC

Philadelphia [US], June 19 (ANI): Manchester City kickstarted their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Wydad AC in Philadelphia.

Multi-time Premier League champions started with their two new signings, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, with their new skipper, Bernardo Silva, on the bench.

It took only two minutes for City to open their tally on Wednesday (local time), as goalie El Mehdi Be

(SP)HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-JUDO-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S 78KG

(250619) -- BUDAPEST, June 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alice Bellandi of Italy reacts after defeating Anna Monta Olek of Germany during the women's 78kg final at the IJF Judo World Championships 2025 in Budapest, Hungary, June 18, 2025. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

African state condemns Israeli strikes on Iran

Algerias foreign minister has branded the Israels strikes an aggression, urging the need for the UN Security Council to intervene

Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday. During the call, Attaf reaffirmed Algeria's firm condemnation of the Israeli attacks on Iran.

Attaf called the Israeli strikes an "aggression

(SP)U.S.-MIAMI-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-GROUP C-CA BOCA JUNIORS VS SL BENFICA

(250617) -- MIAMI, June 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Angel Di Maria of SL Benfica reacts during the group C match between CA Boca Juniors of Argentina and SL Benfica of Portugal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, the United States, June 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

A shared mission: Greening Africa's deserts with Chinese expertise

URUMQI, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Scientists from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are working to help African countries transform the sandy regions into greener, arable land with more trees and productive agricultural practices.

By leveraging smart technologies, indigenous Chinese expertise and a dual commitment to sand control and economic growth, they aim to establish sustainable ecosystems in thes

(SP)U.S.-NEW JERSEY-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-PALMEIRAS VS FC PORTO

(250616) -- NEW JERSEY, June 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palmeiras' Gustavo Gomez (L) vies with FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa during the Group A match between Palmeiras of Brazil and FC Porto of Portugal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in New Jersey, the United States, June 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

EU, Britain reach post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar Border

BRUSSELS, 11th June, 2025 (WAM) - The European Union (EU) and Britain have agreed on the status of the overseas territory of Gibraltar, facilitating border crossings and resolving years of political uncertainty.

The territory has had its border arrangements with Spain as a significant point of contention since the United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the EU in 2016.

Under Wednesday's agreement, arriv

UAE leaders congratulate President of Portugal on National Day

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal on the occasion of his country's National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Min

Arab children's parliament joins child rights summit in Morocco

SHARJAH, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) took part in the 17th National Conference on Children's Rights, held in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Arab Parliament for the Child's delegation was led by the Secretary-General, Ayman Othman Al Barout, who delivered a speech during the opening session. He conveyed greetings from the Parliament's headquarters in Sharjah and praised Morocco's l

FNC highlights legislative role of parliaments in ensuring fair, ethical use of AI at Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum

RABAT, 24th May, 2025 (WAM) - The UAE participated in the Third Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum, organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and hosted in Marrakech by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco. Convened under the overarching theme "Unprecedented Economic, Trade and Energy Challenges - The Response of Regional Parliaments and the Private Sector," the Forum brings t

Aldar, EMSTEEL collaborate to construct Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque

ABU DHABI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Aldar has announced it will become the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement hydrogen-based steel rebar in a development project.

Supplied by EMSTEEL Group, the steel will significantly reduce carbon emissions during the construction of Abu Dhabi's first net zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island.

The mosque, with a 1,595 sqm f

Yalla Group reports revenue of AED308.2 million in Q1 2025

DUBAI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Yalla Group Limited, the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, ending on 31st March.

The company reported quarterly revenue of AED308.2 million (US$83.9 million), a 6.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

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TAQA Morocco joins forces with Moroccan partners for accelerated development of large-scale power, water projects in Morocco

ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2025 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) announced today that its subsidiary TAQA Morocco Group (TAQA Morocco), Morocco's leading independent power producer, which is listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange and in which Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) holds an 85.79% shareholding, has announced that it has, alongside Nareva, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Mada Group