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Several killed in suicide bombing in Balochistan
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a stadium on Tuesday night as supporters of a nationalist party were leaving a rally in insurgency-hit southwest Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding 30 others, police and hospital officials said on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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Afghan quake survivors hunt loved ones, use planks for graves
Mir Salam Khan mourns the loss of his wife and three children in Afghanistan's mountainous eastern province of Kunar, hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6 that crumbled thousands of homes.
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September 04, 2025
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Satellite photos show Israel constructing N-site
Construction work has intensified on a major new structure at a facility key to Israel's long-suspected atomic weapons programme, according to satellite images analyzed by experts.
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September 04, 2025
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Pak expelled thousands of Afghans despite quake
Thousands of Afghans who were registered as refugees have surged over the border from Pakistan in recent days, with officials telling reporters that returns have escalated despite the weekend's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan.
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September 04, 2025
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Turkish inflation of nearly 33% could slow interest rate cuts
Turkish inflation came in higher than expected in August, at nearly 33 per cent annually and more than 2 per cent on a monthly basis, readings that are likely to slow the central bank's plans to cut interest rates as it also weighs stronger economic growth.
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September 04, 2025
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Woman's debt claim rejected
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a woman against her husband, in which she demanded the return of DhsIOO,000 she claimed he borrowed from her during their marriage and refused to repay.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE helps Mosul come alive again with restoration
In the presence of Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, the UAE took part in the official opening ceremony for several cultural and heritage sites in Mosul, which were reconstructed with UAE funding in partnership with UNESCO and the European Union.
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September 04, 2025
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Sharjah sets roadmap for disability empowerment
The World Congress 2025 “We Are Inclusion” will be hosted in Sharjah from September 15 to 17, marking its debut in the MENA region.
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September 04, 2025
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Rulers greet prime minister of Lithuania
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Inga Ruginienė on her appointment as Prime Minister of Lithuania.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE, Saudi leaders discuss ties and Palestinian issue
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for talks on the deep-rooted fraternal ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.
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September 04, 2025
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Flamboyant boss Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Messi set for home swansong
Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification as Uruguay take on Peru on Thursday needing only a draw to secure their ticket to next year's North American extravaganza.
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September 04, 2025
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Sharjah Judicial Department attends event in Singapore
As part of Sharjah's integrated strategy to develop its judicial system in accordance with the highest international standards and practices, the Sharjah Judicial Department participated in Singapore Convention Week 2025.
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September 04, 2025
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Donnarumma says he'll work on passing ball out from the back after move to City
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he will try to improve his ability to pass the ball out from the back after transferring to Manchester City.
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September 04, 2025
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Palestinians in Gaza City fear permanent displacement
As artillery and bombs pound around Gaza's largest city and Israel promises a punishing new offensive, Palestinians in the city are paralyzed with fear - unsure where to go, when to leave and if they will ever return.
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September 04, 2025
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UK budget speculation adds to risks for the economy
Britain’s budget rumour mill was already in full swing well before a date was set on Wednesday, with speculation about tax increases posing a further risk to confidence among businesses and households already anxious about inflation and job losses.
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September 04, 2025
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China marks WWII anniversary with display of military power
China showcased its military might in a parade on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.
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September 04, 2025
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Calicut Airport to fast track immigration checks
To help passengers complete check-in within seconds, Calicut International Airport will introduce Fast Track immigration check from next month, according to airport director Muneer Madampat.
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September 04, 2025
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China's parade of arms sends strong message
From an upgraded, nuclear-armed missile with near-global reach, to air defence lasers, hypersonic weapons, and sea drones that could crowd its near seas, China sent a broad message of deterrence with its largest ever military parade on Wednesday. Military analysts and diplomats saw China’s leader Xi Jinping using the event to signal a diverse group, from the United States and its allies, to neighbours and regional powers India and Russia, as well as potential buyers of technology, reported Reuters.
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September 04, 2025
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Artificial intelligence to take centre stage at IGCF in Sharjah
The 14th international Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) will place artificial intelligence at the centre of its agenda through sessions examining its impact on media, law, training, and cyber security, while giving younger generations space to experiment with its creative tools.
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September 04, 2025
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SA women's team step up to chase Boks' success at WC
South Africa's women’s team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarterfinal appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.
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September 04, 2025
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BJP MLA says woman SP acts like Congress' pet dog
Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against Harihara BJP MLA B.P. Harish on Wednesday for insulting Superintendent of Police (SP) Uma Prashanth by saying that she was acting like a pet dog of Congress leaders in Davanagere district.
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September 04, 2025
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Adams Street opens office in Abu Dhabi
Adams Street Partners, a leading private markets investment management firm with more than $62 billion in assets under management (Adams Street), announced the opening of its Abu Dhabi office, the firm's first presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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September 04, 2025
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Scrap nukes, director Bigelow urges in thriller at Venice
The world needs to be “more informed” and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said on Tuesday ahead of the premiere of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.
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September 04, 2025
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Sharjah Chamber strengthens global presence of the 'Emirati Goldsmiths'
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) participated in the Japan Jewellery Fair (JJF) 2025, one of Asia's leading gatherings dedicated to the jewllery industry, during the period from August 26 to September I.
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September 04, 2025
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BRIDGE team meets Egypt's leading media institutions
As part of the global preparatory roadshow for BRIDGE Summit 2025 — the world's largest event for media, content, and entertainment, to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10 with the participation of global media leaders, cultural and creative content makers, and decision-makers from around the world — a BRIDGE delegation led by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director General of the UAE National Media Office and Vice Chairman of BRIDGE, visited Cairo for a series of high-level meetings.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE, South Africa discuss ways to boost trade, investment relations
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the South African Business Council in the UAE to discuss strategies for ways to increase trade, investment, and private sector collaboration between the two nations.
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September 04, 2025
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RRS breaks ground on $100m project
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing an unprecedented boom in its real estate sector.
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September 04, 2025
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Thumbay opens Institute of LASIK & Eye Surgery
Thumbay University Hospital, the region's leading academic healthcare destination, inaugurated the Thumbay Institute of LASIK & Eye Surgery at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman.
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September 04, 2025
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Adnoc, RIQ forge $500m reinsurance partnership
RIQ, the Al-native reinsurance platform purpose-built for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Adnoc, to develop a preferred reinsurance partnership targeting an allocation of over $500 million in risk coverage within the coming decade.
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September 04, 2025
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MoF issues decisions on activities in Free Zones
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the repeal of Ministerial Decision (MD) No. 265 of 2023, replacing it with Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 on Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities, which clarifies the scope of Qualifying Activities for Corporate Tax purposes in Free Zones.
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