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Traffic points cut for ADIHEX attendees
The Abu Dhabi Police have announced the introduction of a traffic point reduction service at the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2025, which kicked off today (Saturday) at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
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August 31, 2025
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India will not 'bow down' to US tariffs: Minister
India will not 'bow down' and instead focus on capturing new markets, trade minister Piyush Goyal said in his first public remarks since Washington imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods.
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August 31, 2025
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Parliament buildings set on fire in Indonesia
Indonesian protesters set ablaze regional parliament buildings in three provinces during continuing demonstrations on Saturday, a day after three people were killed in violence that has presented a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.
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August 31, 2025
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16 elite horses in fray for tenth round of UAE President's Cup Series race in Kazan
The Kazan International Equestrian Complex in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, will on Saturday host the tenth round of the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses.
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August 30, 2025
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Arsenal in injury crisis as Arteta seeks rare league win at Liverpool
Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the English Premier League title race as last season's top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending.
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August 30, 2025
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2 jailed for abusing drugs in labour quarters
Two Asians were caught using narcotics inside a labour accommodation before their supervisor discovered them.
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August 30, 2025
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Lyon find cause for optimism after turbulent summer in French League
Condemned to relegation two months ago before being handed a reprieve on appeal, Lyon have emerged from the most turbulent period in their modern history with some cause for optimism after enjoying a strong start to the season in France.
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August 30, 2025
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Stock markets retreat as US inflation clouds rates outlook
Stock markets fell on Friday, with US indexes retreating from record highs as a key US inflation reading accelerated, lowering the possibility of sustained interest rate cuts in the coming months.
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August 30, 2025
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Nvidia CEO says AI boom far from over after tepid sales forecast
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concern about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips and said ‘opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five years.
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August 30, 2025
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Police killing sparks unrest in Indonesia
Hundreds of Indonesians protested at sites across Jakarta on Friday over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle, triggering calls for police reform in the first major test for President Prabowo Subianto’s nearly year-old government.
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August 30, 2025
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Kerala mulls 5-day work week for government employees
After many aborted takeoffs, Kerala state government has reignited discussions on reducing the working days of government offices to five days per week, after declaring the two remaining days as holidays.
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August 30, 2025
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Parcels under $800 lose US duty-free status
Low-value imports lost their duty-free status in the United States on Friday as part of President Donald Trump's agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods and resetting global trade with tariffs.
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August 30, 2025
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Europe vows to ramp up support for Ukraine
European defence ministers pledged on Friday to ramp up support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia, a day after a Russian air assault on Kyiv killed 23 people and badly damaged a European diplomatic compound.
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August 30, 2025
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Ahmed Bin Mohammed meets Emirati scholars
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, met outstanding Emirati students heading to top-ranked universities as part of Dubai's scholarship programmes and honoured the emirate’s top-performing high school graduates at an event held in the emirate.
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August 30, 2025
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Dollar set for monthly drop on growing US rate cut wagers
The dollar was steady on Friday but poised for a 2 per cent drop in August against major currencies on rising bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, while worries about the threats to the US central bank's independence linger.
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August 30, 2025
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Chivu’s Inter turning the page on Champions League humiliation
Inter Milan head into Sunday's match with Udinese on the up after a show of force in Cristian Chivu’s coaching debut at the San Siro suggested they will be Napoli’s main challengers for the Serie A title.
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August 30, 2025
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UAE to boost intellectual property protection and patent registration
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Science Park, part of Tecom Group, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of intellectual property (IP) protection and patent registration.
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August 30, 2025
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Inflation returns to cash-strapped Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's deflationary streak ended in August, with prices climbing 1.2 percent, official data showed on Friday, as the cash-strapped economy emerges from a meltdown three years ago.
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August 30, 2025
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UN peacekeepers discover Hizbollah bunker in Lebanon
In a wooded valley close to the Israeli border, United Nations peacekeepers showed AFP journalists a Hizbollah bunker they had uncovered in southern Lebanon, a former bastion of the group.
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August 30, 2025
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Russia cuts economic growth forecast to 1.5%
Russia sees economic growth in 2025 slowing to 1.5 per cent, far below the earlier 2.5 percent forecast, as high interest rates imposed to reduce inflation have stifled borrowing, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told President Vladimir Putin.
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August 30, 2025
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RTA rolls out quick traffic measures on Al Thanya Street
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced a package of rapid traffic solutions on Al Thanya Street, a key corridor linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.
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August 30, 2025
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Children lost at prayer must invite serious action
This week, in parochial and Christian schools across Chicago and the suburbs, schoolchildren filed into pews with their classmates to observe church services ahead of the school day.
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August 30, 2025
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AAP failed to provide relief in Punjab: BJP
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday visited the flood-affected Ajnala Assembly constituency and met with people to listen to their problems.
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August 30, 2025
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Taqa Distribution, Aldar to develop sustainable, integrated communities
Taqa Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) and Aldar have entered a strategic partnership to support the development of sustainable, integrated communities in Abu Dhabi.
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August 30, 2025
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Arabic training course for UN peacekeepers in Nepal
ABU DHABI: As part of its international engagement and commitment to strengthening cooperation and strategic partnerships with international organisations, the UAE Ministry of Interior organised a specialised Arabic language training course for UN peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Nepal. The course was delivered from June to August 2025.
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August 30, 2025
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Indonesian envoy hails UAE's 'extraordinary transformation'
The UAE is the country which local to national public and private leaders and authorities, must look up to, for guidance in good governance.
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August 30, 2025
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Offer to delay Iran sanctions still ‘on the table’
Britain, France and Germany's offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and avoid the reimposition of sanctions in 30 days “remains on the table,” British Ambassador Barbara Woodward said at the United Nations on Friday.
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August 30, 2025
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Modi agrees with Ishiba to boost economic ties
The leaders of India and Japan agreed Friday to bolster economic ties while also boosting cooperation in areas including clean energy and defense, as the two Asian powers face common challenges such as China's growing influence and U.S. tariffs.
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August 30, 2025
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At least 20 killed as rivers swell beyond their banks
The floods in eastern Punjab province began on Monday when an abnormal amount of rain triggered sudden water releases from Indian dams on the Sutlej, Chenab and Ravi rivers
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August 30, 2025
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Doctors warn pet owners on summer heat risks
Veterinary experts have warns residents with pet in their homes to take precautionary measures especially in the present extreme hot summer days that present numerous heat-related risks which threaten the health of pets. The main summer issue that affects animals the most is heat stroke.
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