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South Korea's former first lady indicted for bribery
Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges, a special prosecution team said on Friday, amid a widening probe into the country’s martial law crisis and scandals involving the once powerful couple.
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August 30, 2025
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Programme that teaches forest management sees growth
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association's Master Woodland Manager programme is returning for its fifth year this fall with a record-breaking 75 students despite having half the budget it started with last year. To kick off the fifth year anniversary of the programme, CFPA will host a cohort launch at Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center on Sept. 6.
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August 30, 2025
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Sindhu goes down fighting against Wardani at World C'ships
PV Sindhu's hopes of bagging a historic sixth BWF World Championships medal came to an end with a quarterfinal defeat against Indonesian 9th seed Putri Kusuma Wardani on Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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Trump withdraws Harris' Secret Service protection
US President Donald Trump has cancelled former vice president Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection, officials said on Friday, in the Republican's most high-profile move of its kind against his political rivals.
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August 30, 2025
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Dragon Oil signs deal with Iraqi group
Dragon Oil-a wholly owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), which is fully owned by the Government of Dubai-signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sohol Al-Salam Oil Services Co. (SAS Oil), a member of Iraq's Al-Amal Group, to enhance cooperation in the Iraqi oil and gas sector.
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August 30, 2025
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Leaders offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah.
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August 30, 2025
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Rangers and Celtic seek Old Firm tonic for CL trauma
Celtic and Rangers head into Sunday's Old Firm clash still licking their wounds from humiliating Champions League exits that have left fans of both Scottish giants venting their anger.
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August 30, 2025
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Supreme Court set to approve new rules on Sept.8
The full Supreme Court will meet on Sept.8 at the start of the new judicial year to review and approve its Rules 2025, which are mired in controversy following objections raised by lawyers.
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August 30, 2025
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ADIHEX 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi today
The 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), will take place from 30th August to 7th September at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
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August 30, 2025
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Sharjah makes people with disabilities feel wanted, loved
'We Are Inclusion' Congress from September 15 to 17 to address global challenges in inclusive education and community advocacy
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August 30, 2025
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Court sacks Thai PM over Cambodia phone call row
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ruling that she violated ethics rules in a phone call with a high-ranking Cambodian official.
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August 30, 2025
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Trent dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers
Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
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August 30, 2025
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Agha, Rauf star as Pakistan beat Afghanistan in opener
Pakistan got their tri-series campaign off to a flying start with a convincing 39-run victory over Afghanistan in front of a raucous, capacity crowd of 16,000 at Sharjah Stadium on Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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UAE pipeline brings potable water to over 1m Gazans
An Emirati delegation inaugurated a water pipeline project to transport desalinated water from Emirati desalination plants in Egypt to the Gaza Strip, in a significant step to provide potable water for tens of thousands of families enduring a severe shortage since the outbreak of the war.
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August 30, 2025
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Europa League draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday’s draw for this season’s Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides’ clash in the 1979 European Cup final.
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August 30, 2025
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Red Cross says number of missing people surging
More than a quarter of a million people are registered as missing by the Red Cross, a figure up nearly 70 per cent over five years, the organisation said Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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16 detained for plot to topple Bangladesh government
An 87-year-old former minister was among 16 people ordered by a Bangladesh court on Friday to be detained in custody on charges of plotting against the government, police said.
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August 30, 2025
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Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions exit
Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.
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August 30, 2025
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If Putin refuses to hold talks France will push for new curbs
France will push for new curbs
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August 30, 2025
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Dubai firm receives praise from leader
Dubai-based Communications conglomerate Plan B Group was recently honoured with the President's Commendation by the Government of Seychelles.
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August 30, 2025
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Canada's TD Bank Q3 profit rises on lower loan loss provision
TD Bank reported a rise in third-quarter profit as the Canadian lender built lower cash reserves to cover potential customer defaults on loans.
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August 30, 2025
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Al Dhafra face Al Wasl in ADIB Cup opener today
ADIB Cup gets underway this weekend with six first-leg ties scheduled across Saturday and Sunday, marking the start of a fresh campaign for clubs chasing silverware and a place on the winners' podium.
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August 30, 2025
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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in July
The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in July as imports surged, suggesting trade could be a major dragon economic growth in the third quarter.
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August 30, 2025
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Adnoc completes Dhs1.16 billion placement of Adnoc L&S shares
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that it has successfully completed a placement to institutional investors of c.222 million shares in Adnoc Logistics & Services plc (Adnoc L&S), representing approximately 3% of the Company's issued share capital.
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August 30, 2025
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Maybe men need to be taught the art of conversation
I'm going to start with that much-maligned phrase of the 2010s before I take aim at male conversational skills: #notallmen. Not all men don't know how to hold a proper conversation.
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August 30, 2025
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Hundreds of top officials 'embezzled' BISP funds
A subcommittee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been informed that hundreds of government officers and bureaucrats have embezzled funds meant for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries.
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August 30, 2025
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Beware of calls from unknown numbers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has provided several recommendations to its customers to protect themselves from fraudulent phishing calls.In a post on its “X” account, MoHRE warned: “Beware of unknown phone numbers.”
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August 30, 2025
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MoE announces 3rd term exam dates for Grade 12 students
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the timetable for the third term examinations for Grade 12 students enrolled in the Integrated Continuous Education (Home-Based) programme for the academic year 2024-2025.
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August 30, 2025
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Israel declares Gaza city a combat zone
Israel declared Gaza's largest city a dangerous combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the “initial stages” of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation.
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August 30, 2025
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Gold set to post monthly gain
Gold prices edged lower on Friday, but were set for a monthly gain ahead of US inflation data that will provide more cues on the Federal Reserve's rate cut trajectory.
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