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Boeing in talks to sell up to 500 planes to China
US aviation giant Boeing is in talks to sell up to 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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August 24, 2025
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Israeli strikes and gunfire kill dozens in Gaza amid 'famine'
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food, local hospitals said as a famine in Gaza's largest city sparks new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive.
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August 24, 2025
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Fleetwood and Henley share second round lead at PGA Tour Championship
Tommy Fleetwood fired a seven-under par 63 on Friday to tie Russell Henley for the halfway lead in the Tour Championship and position himself for another run at a coveted first US PGA Tour title.
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August 24, 2025
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Kenya expects faster growth in 2025
Kenya's economic growth this year is expected to exceed official forecasts despite higher US tariffs and other challenges, President William Ruto said at a conference on Wednesday, where Kenya and Japan also signed a yen-denominated loan deal.
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August 24, 2025
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India and China to boost business links, agree to resume direct flights
India and China agreed on Tuesday to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild ties damaged by a 2020 border clash.
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August 24, 2025
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UAE leads globally in employing AI in tourism, hospitality sectors
The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its leadership in employing technological solutions and artificial intelligence in the tourism and hospitality sectors, entrenching its position as an innovative and digitally advanced global destination.
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August 24, 2025
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ECB rate cut talk may resume in the autumn
The European Central Bank is likely to keep interest rates on hold next month but discussions about further cuts may well resume in the autumn if the economy weakens, five sources told Reuters.
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August 24, 2025
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Kennedy Centre to host 2026 wc draw, says Trump
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 — and then jokingly asked if he could keep the golden trophy for himself.
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August 24, 2025
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Tejashwi under fire for remarks on PM, says not afraid of FIRs
Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after two FIRs were filed against him for his alleged comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the state on Aug.22.
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August 24, 2025
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Guehi credits family, Swansea for Palace starring role
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi known jokingly as 'Uncle Marc' by his family is reportedly being eyed by Premier League champions Liverpool and he told the BBC the “turning point” for him was a loan spell at Swansea.
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August 24, 2025
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UK businesses report strongest activity in a year during August
British businesses are having their strongest month in a year thanks to a rebound in the dominant services sector, according to a survey that suggests Britain's economy is continuing to outperform those of other European countries.
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August 24, 2025
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US defence Intel chief fired over Iran attack info
The head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and two other senior officers are being removed, officials said on Friday - the latest in a series of military firings this year.
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August 24, 2025
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Norway's economy grows in 2nd quarter
Norway's mainland economy grew at a faster pace than economists had expected in the second quarter while first-quarter growth was revised upwards, Statistics Norway (SSB) data showed, boosting the country's currency.
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August 24, 2025
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Victory Team's Torrente shines in sprint race at Indonesia GP
Three-time world champion Shaun Torrente managed to pass his Victory Team colleague Alec Weckstrom on the opening lap and went on to confirm a 2.061-second victory in the second of the 14-lap sprint races at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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Fraser-Pryce aiming for magnificent finish in Tokyo
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in buoyant form despite finishing fourth in the 100m at the Brussels Diamond League, saying she was focused on ending her illustrious career in a “magnificent way\" at the Tokyo world championships.
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August 24, 2025
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ENEC launches Graduate Plant Operator Programme for engineers
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has launched the Graduate Plant Operator (GPO) Programme, designed to nurture the next generation of Emirati nuclear operations leaders, strengthening its commitment to investing in the next generation of Emirati nuclear professionals who will drive the nation's nuclear operations forward.
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August 24, 2025
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How long can Starmer get away with his foreign aid policy?
Keir Starmer clocked up another achievement on foreign affairs this week after he and fellow European leaders persuaded Donald Trump to offer US security guarantees to Ukraine. Trump's change of tack was a vindication of Starmer's “softly, softly” approach towards the US president.
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August 24, 2025
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UAE public schools to introduce AI in curriculum for students
The global education sector is witnessing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (Al) becomes an integral part of school curricula.
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August 24, 2025
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British politician Farage to unveil 'mass deportation' plan
Nigel Farage is to publish plans for mass deportations of asylum seekers who come to the UK on small boats. His Reform UK party would seek to put these plans in place if it entered government.
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August 24, 2025
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Imran's nephew remanded to police custody
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday granted the police a five-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan in a case pertaining to the Jinnah House attack during the May 9, 2023 riots.
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August 24, 2025
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SEWA implements projects in Central Region
The Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed a series of vital projects in the Central Region from June 2094 to June 2095.
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August 24, 2025
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9th UAE aid ship with 7,000 tonnes of relief set for Gaza
Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of his generous initiative, preparations are underway for the ninth aid ship within the framework of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, carrying urgent humanitarian and relief assistance for those affected in the Gaza Strip.
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August 24, 2025
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Gyokeres nets twice as Arsenal rout Leeds, Spurs stun Man.City
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.
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August 24, 2025
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Bollywood actress Yami Gautam enjoys a cup of 'chai' in Leh with her father
Actress Yami Gautam recently shared a glimpse of her serene getaway in Leh with her fans on Instagram.
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August 24, 2025
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Five killed in New York state tourist bus crash
Five passengers aboard a tourist bus were killed on Friday when their driver got distracted and crashed on a New York state highway, police said.
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August 24, 2025
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Lake formed by mudslide threatens ‘catastrophic' floods
A 7-km lake in northern Pakistan, created by a mountain mudslide, is threatening to burst and unleash potentially “catastrophic” floods downstream, officials warned on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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Japan's exports post biggest drop in about four years in July
Total exports from Japan dropped 2.6% year-on-year in July in value terms, the biggest monthly drop since February 2021, when exports fell 4.5 per cent
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August 24, 2025
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'Foreign workers boost EU economy'
An influx of foreign workers has given the euro zone’s economy a boost in recent years, helping offset shorter working hours and lower real wages, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Saturday.
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August 24, 2025
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Protruding ribs proof of malnutrition: Doctors
Not long after Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel arrived at a Gaza City hospital in early August, a 17-year-old was brought in with gunshot wounds to both legs and one hand, sustained when he went to collect food at an aid site.
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August 24, 2025
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Council slams attack on WFP
The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has strongly condemned the attack on a humanitarian convoy in North Darfur, Sudan.
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