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Scheffler leads favourites as playoffs begin at St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler, the No. I golfer in the world, enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship -- the first leg of the season-ending PGA Tour playoffs -- on a successful stretch. Scheffler will be coming off II consecutive top-IO finishes.
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August 08, 2025
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Youth make up half of workforce in the UAE
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has highlighted the UAE’s commitment to empowering youth as a fundamental pillar for building a prosperous and sustainable future.
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August 08, 2025
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Myanmar's acting president dies after long illness
Myint Swe, who became Myanmar's acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi more than four years ago, died on Thursday, the military said. He was 74.
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August 08, 2025
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ADAFSA shuts down bakery
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has issued an administrative closure order against The Egyptian Bakery, holding commercial licence No. (1852988 CN-), for violating Law No.(2) of 2008 concerning food Abu Dhabi and its associated regulations.
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August 08, 2025
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White puts retirement on hold to answer Wallabies call
Scrumhalf Nic White has put his retirement on ice to join Australia's Rugby Championship squad for the tour of South Africa following an injury to regular number nine Jake Gordon.
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August 08, 2025
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Australia see another gold rush at LA'28 after world c'ships
After a strong showing at the world championships in Singapore, Australia's head coach is confident a golden generation of swimmers can deliver another big performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE Pro League Awards to be held tomorrow
The UAE Pro League Best Awards Ceremony is set to steal the spotlight on Saturday, at 7:00 PM at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi.
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August 08, 2025
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Arteta calls Arsenal's defending 'naive' after loss against Villarreal
Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back preseason losses.
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August 08, 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to deploy ceasefire monitors
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to establish interim observer teams to monitor a fragile ceasefire that ended five days of deadly armed border clashes, even as the fate of 18 Cambodian soldiers captured by Thailand remains unresolved.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE-Russia ties based on trust, respect: Mohamed
UAE President and Russian leader discuss the Mideast situation, underscore the need to intensify efforts towards lasting peace based on the two-state solution; Putin says UAE is a suitable place to meet Trump.
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August 08, 2025
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DP World expands vehicle capacity at Jebel Ali
DUBA: DP World has significantly expanded its automotive logistics capacity to meet growing demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a new 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4.
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August 08, 2025
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Issues over new work rules for Medicaid recipients
When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers.
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August 08, 2025
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Taylor makes top score but Zimbabwe crumble vs NZ
A new crop of New Zealand fast bowlers showcased their red-ball skills to perfection against struggling Zimbabwe on Thursday and overshadowed Brendan Taylor's comeback to Test cricket after a 3-year ban.
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August 08, 2025
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Global stock markets brush aside new higher tariffs from Trump
Sentiment was also lifted by hopes of easing geopolitical tensions after the Kremlin said Trump and Russia's leader Vladimir Putin were set to meet for talks in the coming days
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August 08, 2025
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'Global icon' Son joins LAFC from Spurs in MLS record deal
South Korea star Son Heung-min said he was “here to win” on Wednesday as Major League Soccer's (MLS) Los Angeles FC welcomed the arrival of the ‘global icon’ from Tottenham.
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August 08, 2025
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Space42 delivers resilient performance
In HI 2025, Space42 delivered a resilient performance with normalised net profit of $53 million, in line with prior period and an increased margin, demonstrating strong operational optimization and strategic execution.
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August 08, 2025
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Osaka faces Mboko in Canadian Open final, Khachanov ousts Zverev
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko booked a championship showdown with gritty semifinal wins on Wednesday in the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal.
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August 08, 2025
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Mo'unga signs New Zealand rugby deal, eligible for All Blacks in 2026
Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will return to New Zealand rugby next season and be eligible to play for the All Blacks from October, 2026, as part of an 18-month contract announced on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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Modi vows no bargain on farmers' interests after tariff
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he will not compromise the interests of the country’s farmers even if he has to pay a heavy price, in his first comments after US President Donald Trump's salvo of a 508 tariff on Indian goods.
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August 08, 2025
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7th grade student wins Arab Reading Challenge in Syria
Nardine Fadi Gerges Issa, a student, won the title of the 9th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge champion in the Syrian Arab Republic, following the final round in which 583,127 students from 5,005 schools participated under the supervision of 9,749 supervisors.
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August 08, 2025
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Ajman saw realty transactions valued at Dhs3.25 billion in July
The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman reported that the emirate's real estate market witnessed 1,920 real estate transactions during July 2025, with a total value of Dhs3.25 billion, a remarkable growth of over 62.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
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August 08, 2025
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Abu Dhabi completes Al Furjan 2 Play Areas
The Department of Municipalities and Transport, represented by Abu Dhabi Municipality, has completed “Al Furjan 2 Play Areas” project in the new Al Falah City.
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August 08, 2025
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Netanyahu wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.
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August 08, 2025
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UAE likely to receive more rain today: NCM
Heavy rains to drizzles fell on separate areas across the country on Thursday.
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August 08, 2025
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AURAK aligns programmes with RAK's growth
In anticipation of the wide-ranging impact of Ras Al Khaimah's phenomenal growth across all sectors, including education, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is aligning its academic and research offerings with the emirate’s ambitious trajectory.
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August 08, 2025
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Doctors decry RFK Jr’s decision to slash vaccine grants
Doctors are sounding the alarm about potentially deadly consequences of the Donald Trump administration's decision to slash $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development, saying the “deeply troubling” move could leave Americans defenceless in the face of a biological attack, or another pandemic.
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August 08, 2025
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FIR stayed against actor over alleged obscene roles
Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed proceedings in a case against Malayalam film actor Shweta Menon for allegedly taking up obscene roles in certain films and advertisements.
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August 08, 2025
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Recent advances in chemistry 'may tackle emissions'
Recent key advances in chemistry could tackle emissions from the world's most polluting industries, according to a new study from a team led by Professor Mercedes Maroto Valer, Champion and Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Herriot-Watt University in the UK, and Dr. Steve Griffiths, Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at American University of Sharjah (AUS).
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August 08, 2025
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Ruler sets up Sharjah Hospitality Group
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree regarding the establishment of the Sharjah Hospitality Group.
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August 08, 2025
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Arrest warrant sought for South Korea's ex-first lady
South Korean investigators requested a warrant on Thursday to arrest former first lady Kim Keon Hee on corruption charges, raising the possibility she could join ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol in detention as an investigation against them gathers pace.
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