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Fixed-term employment contracts 'have benefits'
Fixed-term employment contracts have several advantages.
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July 05, 2025
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Settlers and Palestinians clash in West Bank
Dozens of Israeli settlers and Palestinians clashed on Friday in the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where a march against recent settler attacks on nearby farmland was due to take place.
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July 05, 2025
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Drizzles likely today on eastern coast amid mercury drop
Saturday's weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with low clouds appearing over the eastern coast, a chance of drizzles in the morning and a gradual slight drop in temperature, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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July 05, 2025
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Liberals dissent in 'culture war' decisions
The US Supreme Court's three liberal justices exerted waning influence during its recently concluded term, and their frustrations with the conservative majority spilled into public view in major cases involving President Donald Trump and issues such as transgender rights.
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July 05, 2025
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Schmidt says injured Oz trio will be fit for Lions series
Australia loose forward Rob Valetini, lock Will Skelton and scrumhalf Jake Gordon will miss Sunday's Test against Fiji through injury but should be fit to face the British & Irish Lions, coach Joe Schmidt said.
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July 05, 2025
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Family business training programme launched
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched the first 2025 cycle of its world-class Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme.
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July 05, 2025
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Nasser hospital is 'one massive trauma ward,' says WHO
Nasser hospital in Gaza is operating as \"one massive trauma ward\" due to an influx of patients wounded at non-United Nations food distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE team train in Thailand for IMMAF C’ships
With the eyes of the global mixed martial arts community turning toward the UAE, the national youth Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Team has embarked on a critical training camp in Phuket, Thailand, as part of its final preparations for the upcoming 2025 IMMAF Youth World Championships, set to take place in Al Ain from July 21 to 27.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio de Janeiro
Marking a milestone in youth engagement, the United Arab Emirates brought its pioneering ‘Youth Dialogue’ model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.
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July 05, 2025
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Tomiyasu to leave Arsenal after injury-hit season
Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is leaving Arsenal by mutual agreement after playing only six minutes last season due to a knee injury, the club said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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China stocks hit 9-month high on easing Sino-US trade woes
Mainland China stocks edged higher on Friday, with the benchmark Shanghai index ending at a nine-month high on fresh signs of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions, while Hong Kong shares slipped.
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July 05, 2025
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VP announces completion of '1 Billion Meals' project
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced the successful completion of the humanitarian project launched in Ramadan 2022 to provide one billion meals to those in need worldwide.
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July 05, 2025
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Swiss to face downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says
The Swiss economy faces significant downside risks if the country is hit by the full force of looming US tariffs, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
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July 05, 2025
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Renault to report $11b loss on Nissan stake
Renault will book a one-off loss of about 9.5 billion euros ($Il billion) on its stake in Nissan Motor, the French carmaker said, writing down its years-long investment in its Japanese partner that is battling slumping sales.
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July 05, 2025
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Mayer announces bid for FIA presidency
American Tim Mayer announced on Friday he will stand against Emirati incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a December vote for president of the FIA, motorsport’s world governing body.
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July 05, 2025
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Spain hammer Portugal to make Euro statement, Sweden win
Spain's victory was their biggest in a European Championship, surpassing their 4-1 win over Finland in 2022
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July 05, 2025
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Air Arabia strengthens Warsaw network
Air Arabia announced the launch of new daily nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Warsaw Modlin Mazovia Airport, starting December 20, 2025. The addition of this new airport complements the airline’s existing service to Warsaw Chopin International Airport, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when travelling to the Polish capital.
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July 05, 2025
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Nipah alert in three Kerala districts after suspected cases
Kerala Health Department has issued an alert in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad districts after two Nipah virus cases (one confirmed) were reported in the state, Health Minister Veena George said.
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July 05, 2025
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Motorists urged to do vehicle checks in summer
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a broad array of awareness initiatives under its annual campaign, Summer Without Accidents, in coordination with the Ministry of interior and Dubai Police General Headquarters.
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July 05, 2025
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UAE observatory captures interstellar comet
On Ist July, NASA discovered a unique celestial object, which was quickly confirmed to be a comet coming from another solar system.
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July 05, 2025
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Webster and Carey again steady Australia in West Indies
A second consecutive century partnership between Alex Carey and Beau Webster lifted Australia to 286 all out on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Thursday.
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July 05, 2025
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ADTD empowers Emirati youth
AJMAN: Following the resounding success of its first edition, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) launched the second edition of its 'Self-Exploration through Tourism' summer training programme.
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July 05, 2025
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Woman fined Dhs20,000 for insulting another woman
The Al Ain Court of first instance obligated a woman to pay Dhs20,000 to another woman for insulting her via WhatsApp. The defendant had been convicted of this charge.
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July 05, 2025
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Nahyan Bin Zayed praises efforts of female staff at AD Sports Council
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, received a group of female employees from the council.
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July 05, 2025
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Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghan Taliban rule
Afghanistan's government said that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision.”
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July 05, 2025
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Eastern China swelters under heatwave, threatening crops
Sweltering heat enveloped China's eastern seaboard on Friday, as a high-pressure system settled over the country’s most populous region, baking key agricultural and manufacturing hubs along the Yangtze River and raising fears of droughts and economic losses.
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July 05, 2025
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Indonesia offers to cut duties on US goods, buy $500m of wheat
Indonesia has offered to cut duties on key imports from the United States to “near zero” and to buy $500 million worth of US wheat as part of its tariff talks with Washington, its lead negotiator and a wheat industry association said on Friday.
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July 05, 2025
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Teenage star Estevao takes centre stage as Palmeiras face Chelsea
Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira conceded on Thursday that his side faced an uphill battle in Friday's Club World Cup quarterfinal against Chelsea, with their teenage winger Estevao in a unique position as he prepares to move to the European giants.
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July 05, 2025
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PM Modi honoured in Trinidad & Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago', the highest civilian award of the Caribbean nation, during his two-day visit to Port of Spain.
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July 05, 2025
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Alcaraz remains on course for 3rd consecutive Wimbledon title, Pavlyuchenkova downs Osaka
Carlos Alcaraz survived another erratic performance on Friday, battling to a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to stay on track for a third straight Wimbledon crown.
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