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Khaleda's son Tarique to contest Bangladesh polls
Bangladeshi heavyweight politician Tarique Rahman said on Monday he would return “soon” after 17 years in self-imposed exile to contest the first elections since a 2024 mass uprising.
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October 07, 2025
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Israel, Hamas start talks on Gaza peace in Egypt
Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks on Monday at an Egyptian resort on a US-drafted peace plan to end the ruinous war in Gaza on the eve of its second anniversary.
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October 07, 2025
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Play Dirty could have been movie to end Wahlberg rut
Atone point the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Shane Black has always had a knack for characters. Specifically, for writing winningly funny action heroes — sassy, endearing roles that draw fresh and unexpected work from familiar actors.
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October 07, 2025
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Addressing the needs of diverse learners in the age of AI
What would you see if you walked into a Sharjah classroom today?
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October 07, 2025
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GCC GDP rises 3% to $588.1b in Q1 of 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices rose 3 per cent to $588.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 from $570.9 billion a year earlier, data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) showed on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
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Bills, Eagles lose unbeaten runs in day of upsets
The previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles both slumped to shock defeats in the NFL on Sunday as the injury-hit Baltimore Ravens suffered a humiliating blowout.
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October 07, 2025
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UAE, France boost civil aviation cooperation
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), met with Marc Borel, Acting Director-General of the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), during an official visit to Paris.
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October 07, 2025
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Fisk outlasts Higgo, lifts maiden PGA Tour title in Mississippi
Steven Fisk outdueled South Africa’s Garrick Higgo down the stretch to capture his first PGA Tour title on Sunday with victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi.
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October 07, 2025
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Federal Youth Authority launches series of initiatives
The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has launched a series of high-impact initiatives under the theme 'Youth Shaping Tomorrow's Economy'.
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October 07, 2025
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Protests in Gilgit after attacks on prominent personalities
Following a couple of violent attacks on prominent personalities, protests erupted across the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region.
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October 07, 2025
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Jilly Cooper, romance author who wrote 'Rivals,' dies at 88
Jilly Cooper — who has died aged 88 — was the bestselling British writer whose racy novels were famously filled with fun. With suggestive titles such as “Tackle!”, “Mount!” and “Score!”, Cooper's books were publishing sensations, selling II million copies in the UK alone. Her agent Felicity Blunt said on Monday that “she will live forever in the words she put on the page and on the screen... I have lost a friend, an ally, a confidante and a mentor.”
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October 07, 2025
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French markets and stocks decline, the euro falls, borrowing costs jump
French stocks and the euro fell while France's borrowing costs jumped on Monday, as the government quit just hours after being appointed, wiping millions of dollars off the stock market and fuelling uncertainty over the euro zone's second-largest economy.
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October 07, 2025
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Why Kareena Kapoor thinks hubby Saif Ali Khan is the 'coolest ever'
Actress Kareena Kapoor opened up about her admiration for husband Saif Ali Khan, calling him the “coolest ever.” On Monday, Bebo took to her Instagram handle and posted a candid photo of Saif where he is seen sitting with a guitar.
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October 07, 2025
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Indonesia school collapse toll hits 65
The death toll from the collapse of a school in Indonesia last week has climbed to 65, authorities said on Monday, while rescuers continued to search for survivors under the rubble, seven days after the disaster.
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October 07, 2025
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Khaled briefed on museum's permanent galleries
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed progress at Zayed National Museum in preparation of its official opening this December in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District.
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October 07, 2025
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Trump calls new Japan PM a ‘person of wisdom'
US President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the choice of conservative Sanae Takaichi to be Japan's first woman prime minister, calling her a person of “wisdom and strength.”
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October 07, 2025
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Pakistani, Malaysian PMs vow to boost bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Malaysia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade, education, technology, and governance.
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October 07, 2025
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UAE calls for AI-balanced vision in religious affairs
Dr Omar Habtour Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, called for the need to seize the opportunities of the modern era, foremost among them artificial intelligence (Al), which has become a reality that must be embraced with a balanced vision and utilised in ways that serve humanity, nations, and religion.
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October 07, 2025
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Over 100 varsities take part in ‘Najah Dubai’
Over 100 leading universities from North America, Europe, Asia, and the region have participated in the “Najah Dubai 2025” held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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October 07, 2025
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Italy’s World Cup winning captain Cannavaro named Uzbekistan coach
Former Italy World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named as the new head coach of Uzbekistan, the Central Asian country’s football association announced on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
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Holder Hatton to play in Dubai Desert Classic
Defending champion and European Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton will return to Emirates Golf Club for the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from Jan. 22-25.
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October 07, 2025
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US bank Fifth Third to buy Comerica in $10.9b deal
US bank Fifth Third on Monday agreed to buy regional lender Comerica in an all-stock deal valued at $10.9 billion, aiming to expand its presence in key growth markets.
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October 07, 2025
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How people fell in love with old-school photo booths
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October 07, 2025
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Former England rugby captain Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as motor neurone disease.
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October 07, 2025
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Sheikh Sultan graces closing event of Arabic Teachers Forum
Dr Al Hashemi highlighted that the forum's organisers aim to empower teachers of Arabic and inspire passion for the language, transforming it into values that flourish
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October 07, 2025
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Arsenal set to host Lyon to start new Women's Champions League format
Titleholders Arsenal will kick-start their Women's Champions League defence when they host eight-time winners Lyon on Tuesday as the elite European club competition debuts its new format.
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October 07, 2025
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Sultan witnesses signing of memorandums
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing on 6 October 2025 of three Memoranda of Understanding aimed at supporting the educational system, teaching staff, and enhancing the quality of education.
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October 07, 2025
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Heavy rain and storms claim four lives in Punjab
As heavy rains and strong winds wreaked havoc across several districts of Punjab province over the past 24 hours, four people were killed and 28 others injured due to roof and wall collapses, according to the Rescue 1122 spokesperson, local media reported on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
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Tefal maker SEB cuts annual profit forecast
Shares of Tefal pan manufacturer SEB plunged 21 per cent on Monday after it cut its annual profit and revenue forecast for the second time this year, saying sales in Europe have been slower than expected and US consumers and business clients have adopted a “wait and see” attitude.
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October 07, 2025
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The depressing truth about depression research
Depression Awareness Month (October) began in the 1990s to increase public recognition of one of the most common mental health disorders.
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