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J&J to invest $2 billion to boost US manufacturing
Johnson & Johnson said it would invest $2 billion in North Carolina as it aims to expand its US manufacturing presence amid looming drug import duties proposed by President Donald Trump's administration.
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August 24, 2025
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'KPop Demon Hunters' might win the box office
A wave of purple and hot pink hair and cartoon K-pop bops is taking over multiplexes.
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August 24, 2025
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Stage set for inaugural edition of Fujairah Global Chess Championship
The inaugural edition of the Fujairah Global Chess Championship marks a historic milestone as the first-ever open world chess championship hosted in the Emirate.
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August 24, 2025
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Maxwell says she is unaware of any Epstein 'client list'
Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, told a top Justice Department official in July that she was not aware of any \"client list\" belonging to the late financier and never saw President Donald Trump behave inappropriately, according to a transcript of an interview released on Friday.
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August 24, 2025
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Maharaj recalled to South Africa’s T2ol squad for England tour
Left-armspinner Keshav Maharaj has been recalled to South Africa’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of England, while senior batter David Miller, all-rounder Marco Jansen and pacer Lizzad Williams also make a return to the setup.
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August 24, 2025
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RFK Jr. versus the paediatricians on COVID vax
In simple terms, paediatricians save children, while Bobby Kennedy kills children.
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August 24, 2025
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Al Ain overcome Dibba, Al Jazira beat Sharjah
Al Ain secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Dibba in Matchweek 2 of the Adnoc Pro League, thanks to three headed goals, including a stoppage-time winner from El Houssien Rahmi.
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August 24, 2025
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NDMA issues nationwide monsoon rain alert
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a red alert, urging provincial and district administrations to brace for potential flooding as a fresh monsoon spell is forecast to lash the country till Aug.29.
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August 24, 2025
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Discipline, tenacity key to success, says Dubai coach
While achievements are built on the knowledge of what one wants, it is discipline, tenacity, and willpower that drive home the record, said a swimming coach from Dubai who has brought home three gold medals, from a recently-concluded international competition in Singapore.
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August 24, 2025
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Reading Room showcases breadth of Islamic civilisation in United Kingdom
This summer, Intersections 2.0 transforms the public realm in Folkestone, UK, into a site of civic memory, cultural exchange, and creative authorship. Conceived by SD Projects, a Folkestone-based studio led by artist and sculptor Simon Davenport, and developed in collaboration with architect Shahed Saleem and artist Farwa Moledina and to run till October 26 with a key contribution from photographer Mahtab Hussain, the project in Folkestone's Creative Quarter centres around a purpose-built Reading Room.
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August 24, 2025
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Tesla raises price of Cybertruck by $15,000 in US
Tesla has raised the price of its most-expensive Cybertruck pickup truck model by $15,000 in the United States despite softer-than-expected sales and recalls.
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August 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka's ex-president rushed to ICU after jailing
Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
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August 24, 2025
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Russia captures two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Russia on Saturday said its forces in east Ukraine had taken two villages in the Donetsk region, upping military pressure on the ground as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict.
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August 24, 2025
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Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after violence
Syria's first parliamentary election under its new administration, scheduled for September, will not include the southern province of Sweida and two other provinces because of security concerns, the electoral commission said on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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India to scale new heights in the space sector: PM
India is set to scale new heights in the space sector, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, while urging the private sector to come forward and build five Unicorns in the next five years.
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August 24, 2025
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Pakistan to empower private sector for economic growth
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing an enabling environment for the private sector to lead economic growth.
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August 24, 2025
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Sabalenka seeks rare US Open repeat, Djokovic narrows focus in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam
It has been more than a decade since the US Open had a repeat women's champion -- but world number one Aryna Sabalenka heads into her title defense at Flushing Meadows aiming to buck that trend.
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August 24, 2025
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NMC Royal Hospital saves boy with leukaemia
In a compelling case that underscores the lifesaving power of early diagnosis and expert collaboration, doctors at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah identified and confirmed a rare and aggressive form of childhood blood cancer — B-lymphoblastic leukaemia (BALL) - in a previously healthy 10-year-old boy, thanks to an unwavering commitment to clinical vigilance and multidisciplinary teamwork.
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August 24, 2025
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US partners India only to counter China in Asia: Report
India’s geography, economy, and demographic trajectory position it as the “only realistic counterbalance” to Chinese dominance in Asia, a report highlighted on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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England and Australia start campaign with thumping wins
Tournament hosts and favourites England launched the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Friday with a crushing 69-7 win over the United States in Sunderland.
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August 24, 2025
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NIMBYs are coming for the data centres AI needs
The emerging political battle over data centres has a feature unfamiliar to present-day policymaking: The opponents are not divided along partisan lines. Instead, the conflict is between local communities and Big Tech developers, with elected officials caught in the middle.
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August 24, 2025
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Sharjah Police Academy wows military music festival
The Sharjah Police Academy Orchestra captivated audiences at Moscow's Red Square with its outstanding performance during the 17th edition of the “Spasskaya Tower” International Military Music Festival, delivering a high-calibre artistic show that highlighted the richness of Emirati culture.
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August 24, 2025
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Dubai Police open new smart police station at Dragon Mart
Major General Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, Director of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai Police, announced the launch of the Smart Police Station (SPS) in the Dragon Mart.
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August 24, 2025
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Taiwan's arms plan to exceed 3% of GDP
Taiwan's defence spending next year will exceed 3% of gross domestic product to demonstrate to the world the government's determination to fulfil its shared responsibility for security, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Thursday.
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August 24, 2025
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Chelsea win at West Ham proves we are not reliant on Palmer: Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believed Chelsea’s thumping 5-1 Premier League comeback win away to West Ham proved once again that his side were not reliant on Cole Palmer.
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August 24, 2025
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Court deports, fines Arab woman for abusing narcotics
The Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld the deportation penalty as an additional term to a prior ruling by a first of instance court, which had imposed a fine of Dhs5,000 on a young Arab woman.
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August 24, 2025
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Egypt's Alexandria varsity to open AD branch
A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for its new Abu Dhabi branch, which will open for the 2025/2026 academic year.
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August 24, 2025
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Over 60 students attend Dubai Customs' camp
A group of 60 students from various age groups have concluded a 2-week long summer camp organized by Dubai Customs to develop young people's skills and raise awareness among the next generation within a safe and interactive customs learning environment.
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August 24, 2025
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With no deal, Trump threatens Russia with more sanctions
US President Donald Trump renewed a threat to impose sanctions on Russia on Friday if there is no progress toward a peaceful settlement in Ukraine in two weeks, showing frustration at Moscow a week after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
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August 24, 2025
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Seoul fires warning shots after N.Korean troops cross border
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this week, Seoul said on Saturday after Pyongyang accused it of risking “uncontrollable” tensions.
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