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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles Milford Sound in New Zealand
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Milford Sound on the evening of Wednesday, September 2, with more than 6,000 people reporting shaking across the lower South Island. The shallow quake, about 40km…
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Albanians protest against Trump family-linked resort development
Tirana (Albania): A coastal development project in Albania linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing growing opposition from environmental advocates and has triggered daily protests in the capital, Tirana. To the deafening sound of drums, horns…
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30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on reef in Fiji
Melbourne Thirty passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji, the ship’s owner said on Monday, April 6. The MV Fiji Princess, operated by Blue…
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Donald Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
Aboard Airforce One: US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump came in…
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Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in South Pacific Ocean
Neiafu: A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, March 24. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening local…
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Dubai businessman buys USD 50M island for wife to feel safe wearing bikini
A Dubai-based housewife Soudi Al Nadak has gained significant attention after she revealed on social media that her husband, millionaire Jamal Al Nadak, bought her a private island for about 50 million…
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5.8 magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese island
Tokyo: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off eastern Hachijojima Island of Japan on Thursday, local weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 8:07 pm local time, measuring 3…
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Watch: World’s 1st healthy living island in Abu Dhabi on the cards
Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer IMKAN in partnership with world-renowned SHA Wellness Clinic, has announced the launch of SHA Residence Emirates, the world’s first healthy living island. It is located in AlJurf,…
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Abu Dhabi set to build World’s first eSports island
True Gamers, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based eSports network, has unveiled plans to build the world’s first eSports island in Abu Dhabi. The project’s initial investment cost is estimated to be 280 million…
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Four Indians die in mass drowning at Australia’s Philip Island
Melbourne: Four Indians, including two women, have been killed in a drowning incident at an unpatrolled beach in the Australian state of Victoria, the worst tragedy in Victorian waters in almost 20…
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Dubai is getting a Vegas-style island
Abu Dhabi: Dubai property developer Wasl has awarded a contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build a Las Vegas-style project called ‘The Island’. It is expected to open by the…
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Video: First look of Saudi’s ‘world’s most futuristic hotel’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global (RSG) company released a short video clip showing the progress of the world’s first futuristic luxury resort hotel which is currently under construction. The…
