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McIntosh wins first gold medal at worlds in her quest for five

For Summer Mcintosh of Canada, it’s one gold medal won at the swimming world championships with four to go.

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July 28, 2025
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Israel’s policies deny Gaza’s Palestinians normal lives

Gaza continues to headline regional print and broadcast news. For people following the news, it is nearly impossible to evade the catastrophe that has overtaken Gaza. The strip’s 2.3 million Palestinians are starving due to Israel's blockade of food, water and fuel which began on March 2nd. Although limited aid deliveries resumed at the end of May, the majority of families continue to struggle to obtain enough food to avoid starvation.

4 min  |

July 28, 2025
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‘Sorry’ is one word, why are we so bad at apologising?

Saying “sorry” is easy. It’s just one word, two syllables.

2 min  |

July 28, 2025

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England women down Spain on penalties, retain Euro title

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown.

3 min  |

July 28, 2025

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Philippines' forces kill 7 communist guerrillas

Philippine troops killed seven communist guerrillas in an offensive on Sunday in a central province and were pursuing several others in the latest flareup of the decades-long insurgency that the military says is on the brink of collapse.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025
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Resolute India put up brilliant batting performance with three tons to eke out gritty draw in 4th Test

A roller-coaster of a Test series between England and India is, fittingly, going down to the wire.

2 min  |

July 28, 2025

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Women's Copa shows inequality in S.American eves football

Intended to spotlight women's football in South America, the 2025 Women's Copa America in Ecuador has instead exposed deep inequalities with the men's game, outraging some players and drawing unflattering comparisons with the Women's Euros in Switzerland.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025

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US, EU chief seek deal in transatlantic trade standoff

US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen were set for make-or-break talks in Scotland Sunday, aimed at ending a months-long transatlantic trade standoff, as negotiations went down to the wire.

3 min  |

July 28, 2025

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Kerala nuns held on conversion, human trafficking charges

Alleging role in religious conversion and human trafficking, Chhattisgarh police arrested two Catholic nuns from Kerala on Saturday.Sister Vandana Francis of Udayagiri Parish in Thalassery and Sister Preethy Mary of Elavoor Parish in Angamaly, members of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (ASMI), a congregation under the Syro-Malabar Church based in Cherthala, Alappuzha, were taken into custody from Durg railway station.

2 min  |

July 28, 2025
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Fernandes brace as Utd sink Hammers in Premier League US exhibition match

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United kicked off their tour of the United States with a 2-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League Summer Series tournament in New Jersey on Saturday.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025

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German business morale hits highest level

German business morale rose to its highest level in over a year in July, a closely-watched survey showed recently, reinforcing hopes that Germany's struggling economy is slowly recovering.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025
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Assam Rifles seizes drugs valued at Rs400m

The Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued at around Rs 40.05 crore (Rs400 million) in Mizoram, officials said on Sunday.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025

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Brazil inflation hits 5.3% in mid-July

Brazil's inflation remained well above the central bank's target range in its mid-July reading, official data showed, as policymakers gather next week for a meeting at which they are widely expected to hold interest rates at a two-decade high.

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July 28, 2025

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Turkey evacuates thousands as firefighters battle wildfires

Firefighters battled wildfires across Turkey on Sunday amid a searing Mediterranean heatwave, with authorities evacuating more than 3,600 people from settlements in two provinces.

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July 28, 2025
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Gulf Today

Family businesses vital driver of national economic growth: Marri

The UAE continues to adopt a forward-looking vision to enhance the regulatory and legislative frameworks governing family businesses in the country.

3 min  |

July 28, 2025

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BCCI can't pull out of Asia Cup, Indo-Pak clash to go ahead: Sources

Amid the growing uncertainty over India’s match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cannot withdraw from the continental tournament, and the clash between the arch rivals will go ahead as planned after the Indian board gave the green light during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, sources said.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025
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Iraqi women players chase Paralympic 'dreams'

Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics.

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July 28, 2025
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China's industrial profits fall further

Profits at China’s industrial firms fell 4.3% in June from a year earlier.

1 min  |

July 28, 2025

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UN to use 'humanitarian pauses' to try to reach Gaza's starving

The United Nations said it would try to reach as many starving people as possible in Gaza after Israel announced it would establish secure land routes in for humanitarian convoys.

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July 28, 2025

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Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to hold talks in Malaysia

Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities, a spokesperson for the Thai prime minister's office said on Sunday.

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July 28, 2025
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Samira Al Ali is Dubai Police's first woman Brigadier

Dubai Police proudly celebrates a groundbreaking achievement in its 69-year history, as Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali is promoted to the distinguished rank of Brigadier, becoming the first woman ever to attain this rank within the force since its establishment in 1956.

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July 28, 2025

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DGHR honours employee over 'summer initiative'

In line with its efforts to reinforce the role of human capital in improving government and institutional performance, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) honoured Dr Mohammed Suhail Al Muhairi, a government employee in the emirate, for proposing the “Summer Working Hours” initiative.

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July 28, 2025

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Trump says Israel will have to decide on next steps in Gaza

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday Israel would have to make a decision on next steps in Gaza, adding that he did not know what would happen after the collapse of ceasefire and hostage-release negotiations with the Hamas group.

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July 28, 2025
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11 injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart

TRAVERSE CITY: Chaos unfolded at a Walmart in Michigan after a man burst into the store during a calm shopping afternoon and stabbed 11 people at random, authorities said.

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July 28, 2025
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UAE airdrops tonnes of aid into Gaza Strip

Emirati and Jordanian planes dropped food into Gaza on Sunday, as Israel began a limited “tactical pause” in military operations to allow the UN and aid agencies to tackle a deepening hunger crisis.

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July 28, 2025

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Thai-Cambodia battle rages over temple

There is a fresh round of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia-both members of the Association of South-East Nations (ASEAN) - along the border.

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July 28, 2025

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Top business leaders converge in Dubai

The world's top business minds gathered at the iconic Taj Business Bay, Dubai, for the International CXO Conference—a landmark event uniting CEOs, CHROs, and CXOs from across APAC, the Middle East, and other global business hubs.

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July 28, 2025
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ADFD advances Maldives aviation sector through new airport project

Aligned with its commitment to its strategic sustainable development goals, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the inauguration of the Velana International Airport, a landmark project that aims to significantly enhance Maldives’ infrastructure.

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July 28, 2025

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Emirates Stallions Group records strong growth

Emirates Stallions Group (ESG), the leading conglomerate with operations spanning from Workforce Solutions, Real Estate Development, Design & Interiors Manufacturing to Agriculture & Landscaping, and a subsidiary of IHC, announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, achieving an II year-on-year growth in revenue to Dhs 709.99 million compared to HI 2024. Operational profit before tax also rose 11% year-on-year, reaching Dhs 131.77 million, underscoring the Group's continued momentum and operational efficiency.

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July 28, 2025
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Gulf Today

The quiet Obamacare overhaul needs a loud reveal

The unprecedented cuts to Medicaid in President Donald Trump's tax bill rightfully garnered headlines in recent months.

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July 28, 2025