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Bajaur Amn Jirga, TPP leaders agree to ceasefire
The members of Bajaur Amn Jirga and leaders of banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in another round of negotiations, have agreed to a ceasefire until the conflict is completely resolved through talks, said a report.
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August 05, 2025
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Sharjah Chamber reports 12% membership growth in H1 2025
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recorded a strong performance and significant growth across key metrics during the first half of 2025, reporting more than 37,000 new memberships and membership renewals, marking a growth of over 12 percent compared to the same period in 2024, which registered 33,000 memberships.
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August 05, 2025
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Student loan caps might worsen national doctor shortage
WASHINGTON The tax and spending law includes provisions that significantly alter the student loan process for higher education. The law halts current student loan repayment plans for loans that are granted on or after July 1, 2026. On that date, the law also terminates Grad PLUS loans
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August 05, 2025
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Sudan paramilitaries kill 14 civilians fleeing besieged city
Sudanese paramilitary fighters have killed at least 14 civilians trying to flee a besieged city in Darfur, a rights group said on Monday, more than 27 months into their war against the army.
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August 05, 2025
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DoJ is demanding states hand over election information
The Department of Justice is on a mission to collect election information, including sensitive voter information, from states as part of President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on voting accessibility — but it's left state officials concerned.
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August 05, 2025
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Taxi drivers honoured for professional conduct
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has honoured 2,172 taxi drivers in the emirate under the “Road Ambassadors” initiative that seeks to motivate drivers who comply with laws and regulations, uphold high standards of personal and vehicle cleanliness, and demonstrate integrity by returning lost items to their rightful owners.
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August 05, 2025
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MUFG maintains record full-year profit forecast
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) posted a 2.2 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit on Monday as loan demand in Japan and abroad rode out market volatility over the quarter, after stripping out a onetime item.
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August 05, 2025
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Rain likely in some parts of the country from Tuesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected that cumulus clouds will form over the eastern and southern parts of the country on Tuesday.
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August 05, 2025
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Siraj leads India to stunning win over England in fifth Test
Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end a dramatic series level at 2-2.
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August 05, 2025
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UAE economy set to grow 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026: CBUAE
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued its 2024 Financial Stability Report, which includes a comprehensive assessment of financial system stability and financial developments across sectors amidst increased global challenges and risks.
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August 05, 2025
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‘Imran will never leave Pakistan;’ PTI denies funding NYT ad
The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has staunchly supported online an advertisement that was sponsored by the Pakistani-American diaspora (read PTI chapter in US) in New York Times, calling for release of Imran Khan, but denies funding it.
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August 05, 2025
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Rohen seals victory for Real Kashmir in Imphal thriller
A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged past a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a gripping Group F contest of the 134th Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Monday.
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August 05, 2025
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GWU continues 'Suqia, Fatima Bint Mubarak' initiative
The General Women's Union (GWU), under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the GWU, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, continues its implementation of the “Suqia, Fatima Bint Mubarak,” initiative, aimed at promoting community solidarity, particularly during the summer.
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August 05, 2025
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Yes, it's OK for young people to have a bi-weekly cleaner
I used to think that people who paid others to clean were lazy. Too much money and not enough sense. A nose so high in the air that they'd be too off-balanced to even lift a vacuum cleaner. My mum took on extra work cleaning when I was a teenager. I met her off the school bus at various million-pound houses and failed to understand why their owners didn’t mop their own floors — or fold their own pants. The first part I can now comprehend; the jury's still out on the latter. The thing is, we're all busy. Too busy. A survey of 2,000 British adults found that the majority of people don’t have sufficient time in their weekly schedules to dust and scrub thanks to longer working hours, a desire to maintain a social life, and childcare responsibilities. Despite an ongoing cost of living crisis, the number of UK households who employ cleaners rose a surprising 70 per cent from 2018 to 2023, according to the most recent YouGov poll.
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August 05, 2025
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7 guidelines for Emirati travellers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has urged citizens travelling outside the country to review the page on travel requirements by destination on MoFA’s website or smart app.
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August 05, 2025
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Groundwater meets 71% of Abu Dhabi's water needs
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has affirmed that groundwater meets approximately 71 per cent of the emirate's total water needs.
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August 05, 2025
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Brown hails McLaren's 200th win as close to perfect
McLaren boss Zak Brown hailed the team's 200th Formula One win, with Lando Norris ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri in a one-two finish in Hungary on Sunday, as close to perfect.
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August 05, 2025
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SCA to enhance competitiveness of financial markets, protect investors
Securities and Commodities Authority developing four legislations on carbon credits and retail Sukuk
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August 05, 2025
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Young gets first PGA Tour win; Yamashita grabs maiden LPGA major crown
American Cameron Young seized his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 68 in the final round of the Wyndham Championship for a six-stroke victory over Mac Meissner.
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August 05, 2025
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McIntosh and 12-year-old Yu set to rule the pool at LA 2028
The Los Angeles Olympics are three years away, but Summer Mcintosh showed at the swimming world championships why she will be one of the stars of the Games while 12-year-old Yu Zidi is shaping up to be a major threat.
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August 05, 2025
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Co-hosts Kenya get CHAN campaign off to strong start
Kenya got their African Nations Championships (CHAN) campaign off to a winning start on Sunday, following in the footsteps of fellow co-hosts Tanzania.
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August 05, 2025
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'We Are Inclusion' congress to convene in Sharjah
The 18th Inclusion International World Congress 2025, themed “We are Inclusion,” to address international legal frameworks for people with intellectual disabilities will be held for the first time in the region from Sept.15-17, 2025 at Sharjah Expo Centre.
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August 05, 2025
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German League club Leverkusen extend Schick contract until 2030
Czech striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through to 2030, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.
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August 05, 2025
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Macron to honour Paris' last newspaper hawker
A 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan is set to receive one of France's most prestigious honours after more than 50 years of selling dailies on the terraces of cafes and restaurants in Paris’ fashionable Latin Quarter.
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August 05, 2025
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Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea
India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that antagonized China. Beijing has separate territorial disputes with the two Asian democracies and a long-running regional rivalry with New Delhi.
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August 05, 2025
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Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival concludes
The IOth edition of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival, organised by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), concluded at the Emirates Hospitality Centre.
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August 05, 2025
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Sharjah pact sets up Centre for Legal and Judicial Sciences
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Judicial Council and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), witnessed on Monday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Judicial Council and the UOS.
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August 05, 2025
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Parker earns All Blacks call-up for Rugby Championship
Loose forward Simon Parker earned his first call-up to the All Blacks squad on Monday, while Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi returned to the fold for the Rugby Championship after missing the July series against France because of injury.
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August 05, 2025
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More Americans are turning to Italy's 'dolce vita' for memorable weddings
James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino toured a Tuscan vineyard and learned to make pasta and a Bolognese sauce alongside their family and friends in Florence.
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August 05, 2025
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BJP tears into Rahul after SC rebuke over Army remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court rebuked the Congress MP over his remarks on the Indian Army, with the party asserting that the apex court's observations raise “serious concerns” over Gandhi's sense of “Indianness” and national responsibility.
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