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RFK Jr., Tylenol and circumcision — the lowdown
It's not my habit to preface my columns with “trigger alerts,” so this is a first: If talking about circumcision makes you cringe, feel free to move along.
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October 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Hamas to retain security control in Gaza during interim period: Official
Hamas intends to maintain security control in Gaza during an interim period, a senior Hamas official told Reuters, adding he could not commit to the group disarming — positions that reflect the difficulties facing US plans to secure an end to the war.
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October 18, 2025
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Ishin says 'big progress' made in coalition talks with LDP
The Japan Innovation Party and the Liberal Democratic Party made “big progress” in talks towards a possible coalition, party executives said on Friday, bringing LDP chief Sanae Takaichi closer to clinching the premiership next week.
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October 18, 2025
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SIBF to feature galaxy of literary stars
The 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), taking place from November 5-16 in Expo Centre Sharjah, will welcome an extraordinary lineup of international authors, including Nigerian literary icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Italian theoretical physicist and bestselling author Professor Carlo Rovelli.
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October 18, 2025
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Experts discuss top technologies to strengthen planet's resilience
As climate disasters continue to cause disruptions across industries, the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cyber security 2025 convened experts in Dubai to pinpoint the most promising emerging technologies that can strengthen the planet's resilience in the face of climate risks.
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October 17, 2025
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UoS, Zhejiang University sign MoU to boost cooperation
The University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zhejiang University of China to expand cooperation in academic and research fields.
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October 17, 2025
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IHC judge surrenders US residency amid 'strict travel policy'
A judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has surrendered his US permanent residency, commonly known as a green card, after the introduction of a stringent vacation and travel policy that requires judges to seek prior approval from the Chief Justice of Pakistan before travelling abroad, said a report.
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October 17, 2025
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Huawei launches Wheelchair Mode in its HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series
Huawei unveiled its groundbreaking Wheelchair Mode for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, reinforcing its dedication to inclusive smart-health innovation.
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October 17, 2025
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Execution of Kerala nurse in Yemen stayed, SC told
In a significant update on the high-profile case of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, currently on death row in Yemen, the Supreme Court of India was informed on Thursday that her execution has been stayed and, for now, “nothing adverse is happening.”
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October 17, 2025
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McIlroy dumps driver on India debut, Lowry leads after dog interruption
Rory Mcllroy left the driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India with a three-under 69, but it was his Ryder Cup partner Shane Lowry who led after a superb 64 Thursday in the first round at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.
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October 17, 2025
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ALC launches Digital Arabic Library at Frankfurt fair
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT) has announced the Digital Arabic Library, a strategic partnership with audiobook and e-book publisher Arabookverse (ABV).
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October 17, 2025
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Pollution forcing people to flee Delhi's toxic air
Pollution levels in India’s capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband's decision on parenthood - either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless.
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October 17, 2025
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J&J faces UK lawsuits over baby powder cancer risks
Johnson & Johnson is facing the first lawsuits in Britain over allegations that its talc products cause cancer, as it fights tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States.
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October 17, 2025
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Make GITEX TechCation '26 world's largest: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed that GITEX TechCation 2026, to be organised under the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, be developed into the world's largest event in the field of technology and artificial intelligence.
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October 17, 2025
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Jawaher visits Sharjah's first fully walkable community
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of Sharjah Family & Community Council, visited Al Mamsha, Alef Group's flagship development and Sharjah's first fully walkable community.
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October 17, 2025
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UAE and Canada to strengthen digital infrastructure collaboration
The Ministry of Investment (Mol) and the Department of Industry of Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaboration in the digital infrastructure sector, with a focus on developing data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) projects.
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October 17, 2025
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Dubai RTA launches 'Auto Check' initiative
Musaed Al Hammadi, Director of Licensing Systems at Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the launch of the “Auto Check” initiative. This smart vehicle technical inspection system is powered by artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies.
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October 17, 2025
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Aussie swimming great Titmus announces shock retirement
Australian four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport’s great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky.
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October 17, 2025
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UAE name strong jiu-jitsu, MMA squads for Bahrain event
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Federation has announced details of the national teams' participation in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, set to take place in Bahrain later this month.
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October 17, 2025
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Gaza truce must be maintained, peace would benefit region: IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged all parties to continue moving in the direction of a sustained lasting peace following a ceasefire in Gaza, saying it would benefit the entire region.
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October 17, 2025
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Last surviving member of first Everest expedition dies
Kanchha Sherpa, the only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition team that first conquered Mount Everest, died early on Thursday, according to the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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October 17, 2025
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PM says India set to become developed country by 2047
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, exuded confidence that the 21st century is going to be the century of India and affirmed by 2047 that India will become a developed nation.
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October 17, 2025
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Rain lashes different areas in north of Al Ain
Light to heavy rain fell on Thursday in Al Hayer and Bidaa Bin Ahmed, which are located north of Al Ain.
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October 17, 2025
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McLaren's title duellists Piastri and Norris looking warily for Verstappen's late charge ahead of US GP
Days after celebrating the retention of their constructors' world championship title, McLaren's dueling duo of series leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be looking warily in their rear-view mirrors this weekend for Max Verstappen.
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October 17, 2025
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No water, no food: Gazans return to razed homes
As a fragile ceasefire holds, displaced Palestinian residents of Gaza City have returned to their homes only to find rubble, with many of them forced to camp out in makeshift shelters.
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October 17, 2025
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AI-powered innovations drive sustainability in cities
Through Al-powered innovations, we are defining sustainable infrastructure especially cities with the aim of harmonise growth with environmental preservation. To make this clear, Dubai Municipality has made green building standards mandatory for all new buildings and the UAE is now one of the region's leaders in certification activity — over 2,000 LEED projects are registered/certified in the country.
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October 17, 2025
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How did we become dependent on gear just to sleep?
I told a table of friends that I'd once brought an eye mask to a date’s house.
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October 17, 2025
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Fatal bear attacks in Japan hit record high
Bears have killed a record number of people in Japan this year, the environment ministry said on Thursday just as another possible victim was reported missing.
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October 17, 2025
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New video puts RSS in a tight spot over Kerala man's suicide
A new video recorded by a 26-year-old software engineer before taking his life has triggered outrage in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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October 17, 2025
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Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as CEO ignites ‘turnaround fire’
Nestle will cut 16,000 jobs, new CEO Philipp Navratil said on Thursday, as the world’s largest packaged food company seeks to cut costs and win back investor confidence.
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