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German consumer morale may dip in September on job loss concerns
Sentiment among German consumers is expected to fall for the third time in a row in September, uncertainty about inflation weighing on the mood
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August 31, 2025
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Philipsen sprints to victory in 8th stage, Traeen retains Vuelta lead
Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday to secure a second triumph in this year's race after he claimed an opening day win.
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August 31, 2025
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Sounders aim to prove point against Messi's Inter in final
The Seattle Sounders are conceding nothing as they prepare to host football’s “greatest player” Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday.
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August 31, 2025
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Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrike in Sanaa
An Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the Houthi rebel-controlled government in Yemen's capital Sanaa, the Houthis said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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App reduces waiting time for visitors at Indonesian airports
Initially implemented at the four busiest of 17 international airports, entry into Indonesia will no longer be a burden as a single digital platform shall be activated for all foreign guests and returning/visiting locals, beginning September I (Monday).
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August 31, 2025
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Bangladesh thump Netherlands series opener
Bangladesh produced a comprehensive all-round performance to defeat the Netherlands by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare in the first T20I at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, and captain Litton Das starred as the hosts dominated in all three departments.
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August 31, 2025
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One killed, home reduced to rubble in Kannur blast
One person was killed and a tile-roofed structure was reduced to rubble when an explosive went off at a house in Keezhara in Kannapuram grama panchayat, around 1:50 am on Saturday, according to police.
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August 31, 2025
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Pak's border villagers face back-to-back evacuations
When floodwaters from across the Indian border surged into her village in eastern Pakistan this month, Shama knew what to do: gather her four children and prepare to leave. It was the second time this year she has had to flee, after abandoning her home during cross-border fighting between India and Pakistan in May.
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August 31, 2025
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City to host De Bruyne's Napoli in first CL fixture
Manchester City are set for a quick reunion with Kevin De Bruyne as the English side were handed a home fixture with the Belgian’s new club Napoli to kick off their Champions League campaign.
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August 31, 2025
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Funun Arts Group sews sustainability and connectivity into the fabric of art
Threads of Life - An Artistic Tribute to Global Weaves, the exhibition curated and organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration of Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre (Aug. 22-Nov. 20), defines itself as a movement that remakes the very canvas on which art is created. In celebration of the Year of Community - UAE 2025, the Group has unveiled the initiative as a tribute to creativity, cultural heritage, and sustainability. The project invited sixteen artists to break away from traditional practices and instead transform discarded hotel linens and textiles from around the world, remaking them as compelling artistic scrolls.
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August 31, 2025
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Satwik-Chirag assured of medal at World C'ships
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty said they felt a sense of redemption after securing India’s first medal at the BWF World Championships by defeating Malaysia’s two-time Olympic medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the quarterfinals.
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August 31, 2025
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Thailand's parties jostle to fill power void after PM's ouster
Thailand's political rivals jockeyed for power on Saturday after a court sacked the prime minister, with two camps declaring they were ready to form the next government but with no indication when that might happen.
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August 31, 2025
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DEWA empowers the differently-abled
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) annually organises a series of events and activities to invest young people and People of Determination's (POD) time during the summer vacation by enhancing their theoretical and practical skills in sustainability, artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering, science and mathematics.
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August 31, 2025
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UAE set for packed September of global events and activities
The UAE is preparing for a busy September, hosting and organising a wide range of major international events and activities that further consolidate its position as a global hub for business, tourism, and specialised conferences.
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August 31, 2025
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Bremen hold Leverkusen, Frankfurt down Hoffenheim
Bayer Leverkusen let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 at IO-man Werder Bremen on Saturday, denying new coach Erik ten Hag his first league win in charge.
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August 31, 2025
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Brazil's Lula in 'no rush' to retaliate against US tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he is in “no rush” to reciprocate tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from his country, and reiterated that his administration is open to negotiations.
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August 31, 2025
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Floods hit 1,018 Punjab villages; 10 die in Jammu
With floods affecting 1,018 villages in Punjab, 4,711 people were evacuated and shifted to safer places in Punjab in the past 24 hours, the government said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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IREIS 2025 to shed light on foreign investment, property ownership laws
The UAE's Dhsl trillion real estate sector is fast becoming more lucrative to foreign investors due to higher return on investment, increased transparency, accountability and digitsation that is attracting larger foreign investment, private equity and institutional capital.
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August 31, 2025
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Lebanese army plans to carry out 'sensitive missions'
Lebanon's military will soon carry out “sensitive missions,” the country’s army chief said late on Friday, in an apparent reference to the Lebanese government’s US-backed plan to disarm the Hizbollah militant group by the end of the year.
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August 31, 2025
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Irthi celebrates legacy of Emirati women artisans
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (IRTHI) marked Emirati Women's Day with an exquisite celebration of the nation's living heritage, hosting a private event that highlighted the skilled hands and creative spirit of its female artisans.
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August 31, 2025
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Djokovic and Alcaraz enter US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic edged closer to a semifinal showdown at the US Open on Friday as Aryna Sabalenka avenged the memory of a bitter defeat to power into the last 16.
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August 31, 2025
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Bosnia's economy to grow 2.4% in 2025: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy to grow 2.4 per cent in 2025 and 3 per cent in 2026, driven by consumption and exports but with elevated downside risks, it said in a staff report on Friday.
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August 31, 2025
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Foreign currency deposits in Korea decline last month
Foreign currency deposits in the Republic of Korea decreased for the first time in three months in July, central bank data showed.
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August 31, 2025
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Egypt signs $340m oil, gas exploration deals
Egypt has signed four agreements with international firms worth more than $340 million to explore oil and gas in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta, the Petroleum Ministry said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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China's big banks warn of more margin pressure in second half
China's major state-owned banks have warned net interest margins will face increased pressure for the rest of the year as the world's second-largest economy grapples with deflation and global economic volatility.
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August 31, 2025
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Massive HIV outbreak at Adiala Jail affects 148 inmates
The Adiala Jail Rawalpindi has reported a massive outbreak of HIV-positive cases, with 148 infected inmates — the highest number recorded in any jail of Punjab so far, said a report.
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August 31, 2025
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Pakistan evacuates half a million stranded by floods
LAHORE 2,300 villages hit; over 800 boats and 1,300 rescue personnel involved in evacuating families; about 500 relief camps set up to provide shelter to families and their livestock; railways minister orders 24/7 monitoring.
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August 31, 2025
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Court upholds death sentence for woman's killer
The Dubai Appellate Court upheld the first-instance court’s ruling sentencing a young Arab man to death for the premeditated murder of his European girlfriend on a staircase near her apartment.
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August 31, 2025
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Albania honours UAE team for bravely combating wildfires
The Albanian government recognised the efforts of the rescue teams that took part in extinguishing the recent forest wildfires, including the UAE team. The recognition ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama along with senior military leaders.
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August 31, 2025
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Hamdan humanitarian relief ship sets sail for Gazans battling hunger
The ninth Hamdan humanitarian ship set sail on Saturday from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE's ongoing 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.'
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