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Smit Machchhar, who survived an axe attack by his copilot, and his crew have been awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II.

Spanish football clubs were among those to hold a minute’s silence for the victims of Wednesday’s train collision.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be a mistake for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to fail to honour the commitments it made when it bought Stelco.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline, has been honoured with the Dubai-it Award for transforming the aviation sector and elevating the global status of the emirate's two airlines. Making the announcement on X, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed , Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said the award

President Sheikh Mohamed has unveiled a new national day to celebrate the “life and legacy” of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The UAE leader said Zayed the Founder Day – which will be marked on January 7 – would pay homage to Sheikh Zayed's “vision, generosity and service to humanity”. Sheikh Mohamed said the annual occasion

The medals were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence

Bayern Munich welcomed Harry Kane back with a guard of honour on Tuesday after the striker won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the first Bayern player to do so in 45 Read More: https://punchng.com/bayern-celebrate-kane-with-guard-of-honour-for-ballon-dor-win/

President Sheikh Mohamed conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew of flydubai flight 1073 and commended their bravery during the mid-air emergency on September 30, which ensured the safety of passengers. Sheikh Mohamed received the crew at a council attended by senior members of the UAE's leadership, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice

The programme is intended to recognise the contribution of civic workers who worked round-the-clock to maintain cleanliness during the 10-day festival, which attracted lakhs of tourists and visitors

The former Irrigation Minister says such a centre will take up research and extension activities in North Karnataka

The cuts fall within the minimum contractual limits of around 91 to 92 per cent of exports, says Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia.

Graduate demand seems to have been affected by AI - what advice would you give highly educated people with no interest from employers?

Daily Times Nigeria will honour distinguished Nigerians and institutions at its centenary awards in Lagos as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration. Read More: https://punchng.com/daily-times-to-honour-nigerian-changemakers-at-centenary-awards/

Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has proposed a national media centre to honour the late Raymond Dokpesi to promote research on journalism and national developme Read More: https://punchng.com/uzodimma-proposes-national-media-centre-to-honour-dokpesi/

More than 1,400 Roma fought against the German Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia. A new exhibition in Prague showcases the stories of partisans and soldiers whose fates barely received any attention for decades.

Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has received four separate honours from media and industry stakeholders for its work in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-bags-four-honours/

The home-grown brand behind the Dubai chocolate confectionery craze has enjoyed more sweet success after scooping a major UAE award. Fix Dessert, led by husband and wife team Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani, rose to global prominence in 2024 thanks to its Can’t Get Knafeh of It bar – a pistachio, knafeh and tahini-filled treat. The company has now been honoure

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has received four awards and nominations for its efforts to protect consumers in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fccpc-earns-four-honours-for-consumer-protection/

Sydney’s second airport is named after one of the first Australian women licensed to fly paying passengers. But who was the ‘Angel in the Outback’, Nancy-Bird Walton?

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has graduated 2,194 students and conferred honorary doctorates on Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and Niyi Olajide. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuad-graduates-record-2194-students-honours-two/

Liverpool FC has released a new biography honouring the late Diogo Jota, with all profits set to fund a grassroots football programme in his name. Read More: https://punchng.com/liverpool-release-biography-honouring-late-jota/

The trailblazing legacy of Patricia Ann Miller AO, a proud Arrernte woman and former NT Australian of the Year, will be honoured with a state funeral.

The ceremony will take place in April.