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Strangers came to aid of beloved parrot

Shakespeare wrote that there's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. And maybe in the passing of a parrot. Because when a St. Paul woman asked for help on social media to help rescue her lost parrot, a lot of strangers heard, listened and came to her aid.

3 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Iran defiant on restored sanctions as it recalls envoys

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the reimposition of global sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme is \"not like the sky is falling\" as he headed home on Saturday from New York where he failed to convince Western powers to delay the move.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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BRIDGE will 'redefine' UAE's media industry

During his meeting with Musk, Abdulla Al Hamed said: \"The UAE believes that the media is a powerful force capable of reshaping knowledge and building awareness. Guided by the vision of our leadership, we are building an integrated media ecosystem that combines innovation, technology, and social values, enabling media content to become a driver of progress across all sectors.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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The thrill of Wild camping in lively Canada

With temperatures dropping in the UK to near freezing this week I've been reminiscing about the summer and about what can truly be described as a once in a lifetime opportunity I was lucky enough to experience. I joined IO winners of a competition run by outdoor brand Helly Hansen to wild camp overnight at the summit of one of Canada's Crown Jewels - Whistler mountain.

4 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Humility is the foundation to a virtuous life

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4 min  |

September 28, 2025
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39,546 tourism, hospitality, aviation licences issued until mid-September

The number of commercial licences in tourism, hospitality, aviation, air transport, aviation technologies and digital tourism solutions in the UAE reached 39,546 by mid-September 2025, a 275 per cent increase compared to mid-September 2020, according to Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council.

3 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Actress Alia Bhatt shows her obsession with new padel sport

Alia Bhatt is taking her fitness game to a new level, and it seems she has found a new passion-padel!

2 min  |

September 28, 2025

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ADJD, Serbia discuss judicial cooperation

A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), led by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD, visited the Public Prosecution Office of the Republic of Serbia, as part of its official mission to Belgrade.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Sheikh Hamdan meets Dubai Civil Defence delegation

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, met with a team from Dubai Civil Defence, in the presence of Lieutenant General Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Dhs152.240m fine for 161 people in visa fraud case

The Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Court issued a ruling fining 161 defendants a total of Dhs152,240,000 and ordering their deportation from the country.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Student honoured for returning wallet to owner

Officers from Al Qusais Police Station surprised a Dubai secondary school student by publicly recognising his honesty in front of his classmates.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Adnoc approves $350m interim cash dividend for first half

Adnoc Distribution announced that its Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend of $350 million (Dhsl.285 billion) for the first half of 2025, equivalent to 10.285 fils per share. This decision underscores the Company's commitment to delivering sustainable and attractive shareholder value.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Lebanon ex-bank chief accused of corruption freed on $14m bail

Lebanon's former central bank governor Riad Salameh walked free from a year in custody over embezzlement allegations after posting more than $14 million in bail, a judicial official told AFP.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Gulf Today

15 in fray for UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses race in Warsaw

The iconic Słuzewiec Racecourse in Warsaw, Poland, will host the 14th round of the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses on Sunday.

3 min  |

September 28, 2025

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West Ham hire Nuno to replace sacked Potter

West Ham hired Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager just hours after sacking Graham Potter on Saturday.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Esteve's own goals, Haaland's brace propel City as Liverpool, Chelsea and Utd falter on dramatic day

Two own goals by Maxime Esteve ended Burnley's hopes of fighting back as Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 Premier League win on Saturday, with Erling Haaland scoring a late brace.

2 min  |

September 28, 2025

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SNB launches new financing platform for SMEs

Saudi National Bank (SNB), the Kingdom's largest financial institution, today announced plans to launch a first-of-its-kind Point-of-Sale (POS) lending solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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ICE tactics inflame tensions in New York, other cities

A US immigration officer shoving a woman in a New York City courthouse to the floor. Protesters dispersed with tear gas outside a Chicago detention centre.

2 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Troops trade fire on Thailand-Cambodia border

Cambodia said on Saturday that the Thai armed forces have fired mortars at a Cambodian military base in Preah Vihear province.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes

British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' next budget in November, according to a survey that also showed another drop in hiring.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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17 TTP fighters killed in Karak; accident claims 11 in Balochistan

Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout in the country's restive northwest, triggering a shootout that left 17 Pakistani Taliban fighters dead, police said.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Gulf Today

Y4S empowers youth in energy transformation

Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar's global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, has launched Beyond Borders, an international programme that takes sustainability learning beyond the classroom to deliver real-world impact.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Murillo lifts Marseille over Strasbourg, Monaco lose

Amir Murillo scored late to send Marseille top of Ligue I on Friday with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Strasbourg just days after their victory over Paris Saint-Germain.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Gulf Today

Menassah to promote Emirati publishers at 3 book fairs

Menassah Distribution Company is stepping up efforts to support Emirati publishers and promote local literary output through active participation in three major book fairs in September and October 2025, reflecting its strategy to expand the global reach of Emirati culture.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Seoul scrambles to restore services after data centre fire

A major fire at South Korea's national data centre has crippled some government online services and internal networks, prompting a race on Saturday to bring the systems back online and a probe of what sparked a lithium-ion battery to start the blaze.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Donald Trump would own a government shutdown

Washington is four days away from running out of money to fund the government and once again, Congress is no closer to a deal to keep the lights on. If this all feels familiar, that's because it is.

2 min  |

September 28, 2025
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Dibba hold Al Nasr as Ajman stun Bani Yas

Dibba salvaged a 1-1 draw against Al Nasr at Al Maktoum Stadium in matchweek five of the Adnoc Pro League on Friday, thanks to Mohanad Ali's towering header five minutes from time.

2 min  |

September 28, 2025
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England outclass Canada to lift Rugby Women's World Cup

England delivered the victory their incredible form demanded on Saturday when they outclassed Canada 33-13 in front of a delirious record 81,885 Twickenham crowd to win the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time on a memorable day for the sport.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Hearts go top, Celtic and Hibs share spoils

Hearts moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 3-0 win over Falkirk as Celtic stumbled to a 0-0 draw at home to Hibernian on Saturday.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025

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Kerala House to pass unanimous resolution against SIR

With the support of the Opposition, Kerala's Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is likely to pass a unanimous resolution against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state legislative Assembly.

1 min  |

September 28, 2025