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Solar lights offer South African women safer nights
Student Lebogang Mangane grew up in South Africa's coal mining heartland that still produces most of the country’s electricity, but her own streets rarely had any lighting so she never felt safe to walk anywhere after dark.
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March 22, 2026
Gulf Today
ByteDance sells unit to Saudi group
TikTok owner ByteDance will sell its gaming studio Moonton to a Saudi-owned group for more than $6 billion, the firms and a person close to the matter said Friday, as the tech giant sharpens its focus on Al.
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March 22, 2026
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Bayern edge past Berlin 4-0 to extend lead at top
Bayern Munich scored three times in seven minutes to cruise past Union Berlin 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and open up a 12-point lead at the top while edging closer to an all-time club scoring record.
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March 22, 2026
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Bangladesh rushes to secure $2b loan amid crisis
Bangladesh is pushing to secure loans of around $2 billion from multilateral agencies for tackling energy security concerns amid soaring global fuel prices driven by the Mideast war.
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March 22, 2026
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Skipper boasts of strong batting as KKR's fast bowling woes Deep-en after pacer ruled out of tournament
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a confident yet measured tone, emphasising positivity, adaptability, and belief in a well-rounded squad as the franchise eyes another strong campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
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March 22, 2026
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Unease in Japan as Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
Senior US and Japanese officials tend to shy away from anything but very careful public comments about Japan's 1941 sneak attack on US forces at Pearl Harbor.
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March 22, 2026
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Arsenal must 'attack trophy' in League Cup final, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to “bring it home” as he prepares for Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City, desperate to shed the Gunners’ tag as nearly men.
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March 22, 2026
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Violators face fine, vehicle impoundment
The Abu Dhabi Police have called on drivers to prioritise safe driving practices during periods of rain and unstable weather.
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March 22, 2026
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SSMC welcomes five newborns on first Eid day
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, welcomed five newborns during Eid Al Fitr, marking a meaningful time for families as they greeted the arrival of their babies during the Eid holiday.
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March 22, 2026
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Plan to limit wedding guests to 200 'sparks fears'
The Sindh government's decision to limit wedding guests to 200 has sparked fears, leaving many in a dilemma and unsure whether to invite or attend functions.
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March 22, 2026
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US jobless claims fall signals stable labour market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to stable labor market conditions and a rebound in job growth in March.
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March 22, 2026
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TIM, Fastweb team up to build 6,000 telecom towers
Telecom Italia (TIM) and Swisscom's Fastweb said they will build up to 6,000 telecom towers in Italy, “in a challenge to the country's top mast operator INWIT, whose shares slid 2% after Thursday's announcement.
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March 22, 2026
Gulf Today
Top seeds Alcaraz, Sabalenka start Miami campaign with easy wins in opening clashes
World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.
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March 22, 2026
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UAE cybersecurity system ‘can deter any threat’
ABU DHABI: Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, affirmed that the UAE maintains an advanced cybersecurity ecosystem with a high level of readiness to address any potential cyber threats or attacks.
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March 22, 2026
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Sweden's prisons prepare to house teens
North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judicial reform expected to take effect in July.
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March 22, 2026
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Hawks' 11-game win run ended by Rockets as Knicks pip Nets
Kevin Durant scored 25 points in three periods as the Houston Rockets snapped the visiting Atlanta Hawks’ 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory on Friday.
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March 22, 2026
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PM rejects proposal to hike fuel prices again
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has rejected the official advice to further raise fuel prices and the federal government would itself absorb the burden due to the massive international increase in the oil prices.
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March 22, 2026
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ME war risks becoming unpredictable: Switzerland
The Middle East war risks becoming unpredictable in terms of its duration and outcome, Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said in an interview published on Saturday.
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March 22, 2026
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Arab countries condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian military camps
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned on Saturday Israel's strikes on Syrian army camps as “aggression,” joining other Arab nations and Turkey in calling on the international community to intervene.
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March 22, 2026
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Two N-power plants 'meet conditions' to restart: Lai
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday two nuclear power plants “meet the conditions for reactivation,” as the energy import-dependent island moves to strengthen its domestic power generation capacity.
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March 22, 2026
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More than 20 nations ready to join efforts to end Hormuz Strait crisis
More than 20 countries on Saturday said they would contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's closure of the vital waterway.
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March 22, 2026
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European leaders strongly condemn Iranian attacks on number of nations
The leaders of the European Union (EU) countries, at the conclusion of their regular summit held in Brussels, affirmed that developments related to Iran and the Middle East region represent an increasing threat to regional and international security.
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March 21, 2026
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UAE hospitals welcome newborn babies on Eid
As the spirit of Eid brings families together in celebration and gratitude, a beautiful new beginning unfolded just after midnight at Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman.
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March 21, 2026
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Initiative to back orphans raises Dhs3.3b in Ramadan
Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors' Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised Dhs3.3 billion during the Holy Month, representing an inspiring humanitarian model and a national initiative aimed at establishing a sustainable endowment funding source to support orphans across the UAE and enhance their quality of life, while strengthening social cohesion and contributing to a more balanced and sustainable society.
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March 21, 2026
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Troubled Spurs face Forest EPL showdown as Chelsea need top-four surge
Relegation-haunted Tottenham face a crunch clash against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest as the fight for English Premier League (EPL) survival reaches boiling point.
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March 21, 2026
Gulf Today
2 Indian LPG tankers set to transit Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days after a pause in voyages with no crude oil tankers leaving the waterway in the past 24 hours, according to shipping data and sources.
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March 21, 2026
Gulf Today
Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa quarters, Villa sail
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarterfinals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shootout, while John McGinn inspired Aston Villa's 2-0 win against Lille on Thursday.
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March 21, 2026
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Turkey in cultural diplomacy push to bring history back home
When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming.
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March 21, 2026
Gulf Today
India eyes US LPG amid ME trade flow disruptions
Liquefied petroleum gas loadings from the US destined for India have risen and surpassed volumes from traditional Gulf suppliers as the country diversifies its LPG supply amid Middle East conflict, a new report has said.
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March 21, 2026
Gulf Today
Dubai Basketball bounce back with win over Munich
Dubai Basketball wrapped up one of the most demanding stretches of the season with a statement 74:87 road victory over Bayern Munich in Round 32 of the EuroLeague, just 2 days after facing Partizan in Belgrade.
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