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Kiwis ready to break hearts and silence crowd in WC final: Santner
New Zealand reached the final after sweeping past South Africa in a ruthless nine-wicket win and are chasing their first global T20 crown after falling short in previous campaigns
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March 08, 2026
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Kerley banned for 2 years post failing to notify his whereabouts
Former IOOm world champion Fred Kerley was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said in a statement.
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March 08, 2026
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ECB must be 'vigilant' over Iran price shock
The war in the Middle East could stoke inflation in the eurozone, European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel warned Friday, as she urged policymakers to be on the lookout for signs of rapid price growth.
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March 08, 2026
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Hong Kong firm seeks $2b compensation from Panama
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its \"illegal\" takeover of the ports.
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March 08, 2026
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Too many Democrats in governor’s race
After months of fretting, California Democratic leaders are now truly freaking out about too many of their own running for governor, potentially allowing two MAGA Republicans to advance to the general election.
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March 08, 2026
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Venezuela inflation reaches 475% in 2025
Venezuela's inflation rate reached 475 per cent last year.
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March 08, 2026
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Canada PM backs removing Andrew from royal succession
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that former prince Andrew should be removed from the line of royal succession over his “deplorable” behaviour.
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March 08, 2026
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UAE to celebrate Zayed Humanitarian Day today
The UAE will mark on Sunday Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed annually on 19th Ramadan, which coincides with the anniversary of the passing of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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March 08, 2026
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March 20 will mark first day of Eid Al Fitr: SAAST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAAST), through the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory, has announced the findings of its astronomical calculations regarding the sighting of the Shawwal crescent for the year 1447 AH.
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March 08, 2026
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Revenue row stalls release of Patriot
The highly anticipated Malayalam film Patriot, which promises to reunite two of the industry's biggest icons, Mammootty and Mohanlal, has run into unexpected turbulence weeks before its scheduled theatrical release on April 23.
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March 08, 2026
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Valverde strikes late as Real pip Celta to close gap on Barcelona
Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute drive snatched injury-hit Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday.
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March 08, 2026
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Pakistan raises fuel prices by about 20% due to ME tension
Pakistan on Friday night raised consumer prices for diesel and petrol about 20%, citing higher oil prices driven by conflict in Iran.
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March 08, 2026
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US retail sales fall modestly in January
American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year.
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March 08, 2026
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Campaign launched to support children in need
In collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent and Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, Landmark Leisure initiated “Share the Joy, Give a Toy” as its Ramadan CSR activity across the country.
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March 08, 2026
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Military must be loyal to Communist Party: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday the military must be loyal to the Communist Party and root out corruption, according to a report by the official Xinhua news agency.
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March 08, 2026
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Arab Media Union hails pioneering role of UAE
The Arab Media Union has called for heightened vigilance and rigorous verification of information sources before dissemination, particularly under current circumstances.
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March 08, 2026
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UK child killer dies in prison
One of Britain's most notorious child Killers, Ian Huntley, died on Saturday following an attack in prison where he was serving a life sentence, police said.
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March 08, 2026
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Elnajmm conquers G2 Al Fahidi Fort, double delight for Mheiri and Mullen
Elnajmm shocked a few people when returning from a layoff to win the G2 Al Fahidi Fort in January.
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March 08, 2026
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Farrell hails bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said he and his team would gladly “take” the bonus-point win they secured over a dogged Welsh side that kept alive their slim hopes of the Six Nations title.
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March 08, 2026
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Napoli prevail over Torino to stretch unbeaten home run
Napoli beat Torino 2-1 on Friday to close the gap on second-place AC Milan to one point and maintain their record as the only team still unbeaten at home in Serie A this season.
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March 08, 2026
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India raises LPG prices as Iran war hits supply
Indian companies have raised the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), mostly used as a cooking fuel, for the first time in about a year, as global prices surge with the US-Israel war on Iran disrupting supplies from the Middle East.
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March 08, 2026
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Chloe Kelly Barbie revives debate over Barbie's impact
Never ones to miss out on a chance to make some cash out of a noble cause (\"autism Barbie\", \"type I diabetes\" Barbie and a Ken doll with vitiligo, anyone?), toy-makers Mattel have done it again — but this time they've unveiled a brand new line of “role model” dolls, starting with the Lionesses, to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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March 08, 2026
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Lanka to treat Iranian sailors as per ‘international law’
Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said on Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them.
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March 08, 2026
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Dubai Humanitarian remains fully prepared to serve
Dubai Humanitarian, with the steadfast support of key stakeholders and partners across the United Arab Emirates, remains fully prepared to adapt and scale its support in response to requests from its member organisations and partners.
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March 08, 2026
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Frontline heroes 'ready to respond' to emergencies
The Frontline Heroes Office stated that the UAE’s frontline heroes continue to perform their vital role in strengthening the country’s readiness to address various circumstances and challenges, through continuous work and close coordination among health, security, and service entities, reflecting an advanced model of preparedness and emergency response.
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March 08, 2026
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Wittmann extends deal with Ingolstadt
Almost two years since becoming the first woman to coach a men's professional football team in Germany, reluctant pioneer Sabrina Wittmann has extended her contract at third-tier Ingolstadt.
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March 08, 2026
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Rohingya face fire safety crisis in Bangladesh's refugee camps
Bangladesh's fire safety management in Rohingya refugee camps exposes a central paradox as humanitarian actors focus on emergency responses while the underlying causes of fire remain unaddressed.
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March 08, 2026
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Tatum thrives in return as Celtics beat Mavericks
Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night.
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March 08, 2026
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Nearly 15,000 Ramadan lectures, lessons held in Sharjah
The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs announced that it organised approximately 14,850 lessons and lectures in mosques across the Emirate of Sharjah during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan, as part of its Ramadan preaching programme aimed at enhancing religious awareness and promoting Islamic values within the community.
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March 08, 2026
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Iranian president says 'will never surrender' to US, Israel
President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the bombing of Iran on Saturday as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that he would never surrender, despite a fresh blitz of US and Israeli air strikes that set a Tehran airport ablaze.
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