Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Egypt, India flights suspended, 1,973 new cases - The Daily Update

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On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus cases, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed holds talks with the Egyptian president during his Cairo visit and UAE updates regulations on India flight suspension.

A fire at an Iraqi hospital kills at least 23 people and Turkey slams Joe Biden's "betrayal" in recognising Armenian genocide.

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Updated: April 25, 2021 09:25 AM

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