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Feb 14, 2025
Fujairah [UAE], February 14: The 12th edition of the Fujairah International Open Taekwondo Championship G2 has entered the Guinness World Records after breaking records with 2,332 participants, including 10 athletes who have competed in multiple Olympic Games including the Paris Games 2024.
Air Arabia reports record AED1.6 bn profit in 2024
UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Indonesia on re-election as Chairman of Great Indonesia Movement Party
Armenia's parliament votes in favour of EU accession process
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Greece elects conservative Tassoulas as president despite protests
Gaza tensions rise again
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Rumors that Israel plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities this year
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 13: US intelligence analysis suggests Israel could attack Iran's nuclear facilities this year.
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Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist
Minsk [Belarus], February 13: Belarus has released three people, including an American and a journalist, who had been detained for more than three years, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
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