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Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-31T10:10:39+00:00

Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in SudanSky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial.Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in which the UK-based broadcaster will relinquish all strategic and operational ownership of the 24-hour

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Sky ends controversial news joint venture in United Arab Emirates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-31T10:10:39+00:00

Sky News Arabia to retain name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of atrocities in SudanSky is exiting its TV news joint venture with the United Arab Emirates, Sky News Arabia, which has been criticised for its coverage of the war in Sudan, with accusations of genocide denial.Sky and its partner IMI – the investment vehicle controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the vice-president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City – have announced a new commercial deal in which the UK-based broadcaster will relinquish all strategic and operational ownership of the 24-hour

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Tata Elxsi: A turnaround tale well told

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T10:02:18+00:00

A fascinating story of how Tata Elxsi, facing near bankruptcy, became one of the highest valued Tata companies globally

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India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T09:56:17+00:00

The two sides are "proposed to finalise the details of the interim agreement and take forward the negotiations under the broader BTA on multiple areas that includes market access, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation

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A mirror and a map for investing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T09:52:15+00:00

An empathetic lens on financial challenges women face

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RIL commits ₹10 lakh crore to AI-ready data centres

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T09:47:48+00:00

RIL Chairman had initially made the announcement about the major investment in AI infrastructure in his remarks at the AI Impact Summit.

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JSW Steel: Will plans to double capacity boost stock price?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T09:42:13+00:00

JSW Steel’s improved operating metrics, higher capacity and lighter balance sheet will be utilised to drive further growth

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Israeli troops capture strategic Beaufort Castle as they push deeper into Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:37:14+00:00

Defence minister announces seizure of fortress as advance against Hezbollah moves beyond Litani RiverIsraeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon in a major advance against Hezbollah that took them beyond the Litani River – their deepest incursion into the country in more than 26 years.After days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages, the Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said the military had captured the fortress, also known as Qalaat al-Shakif, which the Israel Defense Forces used as a base during their previo

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Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:15:00+00:00

US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.

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Signpost India net up 20 times in Q4 on strong demand

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-31T09:02:51+00:00

Signpost added 67 stations to the Bangalore Metro (BMRCL) network, Kolkata Streetscape Renaissance project, and deployed over 1,000 green fleet buses across Mumbai and Goa

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French police arrest more than 400 as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win over Arsenal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:00:59+00:00

Interior minister says rioting took place in about 15 cities in France, with almost 300 people detained in ParisFrench police detained more than 400 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to win the Champions League title.Seven officers were injured as football fans set off fires and vandalised shops, the interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said, describing the violence as “absolutely unacceptable”. One small group even tried to storm a Paris police station. Continue reading...

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‘Labour have lost their way’: voters in Makerfield say it’s time for a change

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:00:43+00:00

Andy Burnham and the Reform candidate lead the polls, but issues such as flooding and the state of the high street are main concerns locallyThe roads that connect the collection of towns and villages that make up this constituency in England are studded with turquoise banners declaring: “Makerfield needs Reform.”Once at the heart of Wigan’s coal-mining industry, and represented by a Labour MP continuously since the 1900s, Farage’s party has gained a foothold here, and with any other Labour candidate installed, this parliamentary seat would almost certainly fall to Reform. Continue reading...

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India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:00:13+00:00

Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.

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The Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji Craze

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-31T09:00:13+00:00

Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.

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