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Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up US Open
NEW YORK As the era of men's tennis's 'Big Three' recedes into the rearview mirror, Sinner and Alcaraz have accelerated onto centre stage to fill the void created by the retirements of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and the decline of Novak Djokovic
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August 23, 2025
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Sharjah drive to raise awareness on learning difficulties
The Sharjah Centre for Learning Difficulties (SCLD) is preparing to launch its national awareness campaign on learning difficulties and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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August 23, 2025
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Boks aim to bounce back after shock loss to Australia
South Africa were deeply disappointed with last weekend’s shock 38-22 Rugby Championship loss to Australia, but Saturday brings a fresh opportunity to put in a performance that goes some way towards making up for that defeat, captain Jesse Kriel said.
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August 23, 2025
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UAE aims to reinforce its appeal as a leading hub for top global talent
The Global Talent Attraction and Retention Committee, chaired by Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in Charge of Global Talent Attraction and Retention, met to discuss the latest initiatives within the second phase of the National Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy 2024-2027.
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August 23, 2025
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Russia rejects Zelensky's meeting with Putin
Russia on Friday ruled out an immediate meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, as diplomatic tension with the Ukrainian president escalated and US mediation efforts appeared to stall.
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August 23, 2025
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De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A title defence as Lukaku injury causes concern
Kevin de Bruyne will lead Napoli's Serie A title defence on Saturday when he makes his full debut at promoted Sassuolo, but the champions head into the new season rocked by a long-term injury to star striker Romelu Lukaku.
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August 23, 2025
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Domestic tranquility — A shared responsibility
When you have lived most of your years within an institution, you may be able to see only what the institution has been, not what it must now become.
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August 23, 2025
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Situation in Gaza is worsening
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face \"catastrophic\" hunger.
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August 23, 2025
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TSX futures steady with all eyes on Powell's speech
Futures for Canada’s main stock index were flat on Friday, as investors took a breather ahead of a highly anticipated speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium.
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August 23, 2025
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Marseille plunge into crisis with just weeks into new season
A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start of this season is unprecedented.
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August 23, 2025
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Argentina and Chile fans trade blame over stadium violence
Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving knives, sticks and stun grenades, which left 19 people injured, three seriously.
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August 23, 2025
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ABA League MVP Wright arrives in Dubai for new season
Reigning ABA League MVP and league finalist, McKinley Wright IV joins the Dubai Basketball squad for his preseason training on Wednesday evening.
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August 23, 2025
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Former Thai PM acquitted in royal defamation case
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of a royal defamation charge by a court on Friday, in a case that could have sent him to prison for up to 15 years.
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August 23, 2025
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Abu Dhabi continues to shape future of autonomous mobility
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week will take place from 10-15 November 2025.
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August 23, 2025
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Fitness and running clubs have become a social oasis
On her first outing with a running club, Bria Black got passed. A lot. “They were so sweet and so welcoming, but they were like, eight-minute pace marathoners,” she said. “I had never even ran before, so when we were running together, they would just pass me up,” Black said. “They would be encouraging, like, ‘Go Bria, good job!' And I'm like, “I feel like I don't fit in.” But she felt like something was missing — a place where she belonged as both an inexperienced runner and a person of colour. Her Instagram followers had a suggestion.
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August 23, 2025
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Trump administration reviews all 55 million US visa holders
The Trump administration said on Thursday it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid US visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States.
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August 23, 2025
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UAE body proposes initiative to curb online abuse
The Arab Youth Media Creativity Summit 2025, which concluded in New Alamein City, Egypt, announced the adoption of an initiative proposed by the UAE Journalists Association.
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August 23, 2025
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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah removes rare tumour
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah has successfully performed a highly complex laparoscopic surgery to remove a rare adrenal tumour in a 62-year-old Emirati woman weighing 160kg with a BMI of 59, marking a milestone in advanced minimally invasive surgery in the UAE.
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August 23, 2025
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Vingegaard aims for Vuelta title with Pogacar skipping race
Jonas Vingegaard has his sights set on a first Grand Tour title in two years when the Spanish Vuelta starts on Saturday, with top rival Tadej Pogacar skipping the mountainous three-week race.
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August 23, 2025
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Man.United outcasts could return, says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday a series of outcasts from his squad could be handed a “new life” at Old Trafford if they do not secure a move before the transfer window closes.
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August 23, 2025
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ADB approves $410 million for Pakistan mine project
The Asia Development Bank approved a $410 million package for developing Pakistan's Reko Diq copper and gold mine on Friday.
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August 23, 2025
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Does Denmark hold the key to Britain’s asylum problem?
“They’ve got to know that if they come here, they won't stay here.” Nigel Farage? Robert Jenrick? Suella Braverman? Not on this occasion.
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August 23, 2025
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Cinderella's Dream chases another fairy tale in G1 Prix Jean Romanet
Cinderella's Dream attempts to add Gl success in France to her top-level wins in the US and UK when she tackles the Prix Jean Romanet on Sunday, with exciting juveniles Wise Approach and My Highness also seeking major victories on the same Deauville card.
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August 23, 2025
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Indian team have skill, balance and mindset to lift Asia Cup, says Sehwag
Former opener Virender Sehwag believes the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team possesses the skill, balance and mindset needed to handle high-pressure conditions in the upcoming Men's T20 Asia Cup and has backed them to lift the trophy.
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August 23, 2025
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
The Ministry of Interior has extradited two international fugitives to the French and Belgian authorities after they were arrested by Dubai Police, based on Red Notices issued against them by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
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August 23, 2025
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UN seeks end to Rohingya's 'enduring misery'
The United Nations (UN) called on Friday for citizenship, equality and security for Myanmar's Rohingya minority, eight years on from the crackdown that sent more than a million fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh.
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August 23, 2025
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Fujairah Hospital saves life of patient
The medical team at Fujairah Hospital, part of the Emirates Health Services (EHS), successfully saved the life of a patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest lasting approximately 40 minutes due to an acute heart attack.
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August 23, 2025
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Hollywood star Margot Robbie spills the beans on her life as a new mum
Hollywood star Margot Robbie has talked about becoming a first-time mom last year and declared life as a new parent is “the best.”
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August 23, 2025
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UAE condemns targeting of WFP convoy in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack on a World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian convoy in Mellit, North Darfur, in Sudan, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and emphasised the importance of safeguarding the security and safety of civilians, as well as humanitarian and relief personnel.
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August 23, 2025
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MBR Library embraces French poetry with Charles Baudelaire
As part of its programme that aims to celebrate foreign culture and literature, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in cooperation with Alliance Francaise Dubai, organised a French literary evening titled \"Readings from the Poetry of Charles Baudelaire: Between Light and Shadows\".
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