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Real coach Alonso vows action over words ahead of opener
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday he wanted his team’s performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first La Liga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday.
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August 19, 2025
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Let voters, not politicians, decide elections in democracy
The effort in Texas to hastily redraw congressional maps for partisan advantage reveals vulnerabilities in our democratic system, subject to exploitation by bad actors.
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August 19, 2025
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UAE’s GSU begins construction of 50 MW solar project in Africa
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has officially broken ground on a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakai, Central African Republic (CAR), marking a major step forward in the country’s energy access and clean energy transition.
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August 19, 2025
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Ben Sulayem to meet Paraguayan president Pena in Asuncion
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Pena to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week's annual FIA American Congress in Asuncion.
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August 19, 2025
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'Reborn' Marquez redefines MotoGP dominance as 7th title beckons
As Marc Marquez rolled back the years with a sixth straight win with a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, a six-time champion fittingly winning the 1,000th premier class race in history, the question on everyone's lips is who can beat him?
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August 19, 2025
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Boks suffer injury blows ahead of second Test
As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in Saturday's Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.
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August 19, 2025
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3,027 Emiratis get housing support worth Dhsl.725b in '25
In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has delivered more than Dhsl.725 billion worth of housing support packages to 3,027 beneficiaries in the first half of 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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Chamber attracts 31 MNCs to Dubai in H1 2025, achieves 138% YoY growth
Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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Immigration raids push patients into telehealth
Patients in need of care are increasingly scared to seek it after Trump rescinded a Biden-era policy that barred immigration officials from conducting operations in ‘sensitive’ areas such as schools, hospitals, and churches. Clinics and health plans have taken a page out of their COVID playbooks
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August 19, 2025
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Swiatek downs Rybakina to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.
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August 19, 2025
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India proposes lowering GST on small cars, sending shares higher
India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock markets.
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August 19, 2025
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China stocks rally to decade-high
China stocks closed at their highest level since 2015 on Monday, extending a months-long rally driven by easing trade tensions and abundant liquidity, while pushing market capitalisation to a record peak.
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August 19, 2025
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Emirati Rashid Al Shamsi scales Mount Elbrus
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and strong winds in Russia’s Caucasus mountain range.
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August 19, 2025
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Arteta relieved to escape from Old Trafford with a victory
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.
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August 19, 2025
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Libya farm owner unleashes his pet lion on worker
A shocking video that recently went viral on social media has ignited widespread outrage in both Libya and Egypt, after it showed a Libyan farm owner deliberately unleashing a lion on an Egyptian worker.
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August 19, 2025
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Dubai Police foil bid to smuggle rare $25 million pink diamond
In an operation named 'Pink Diamond', Dubai Police successfully recovered an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million after it was stolen by a 3-member gang and foiled the criminals' attempt to smuggle it out of the country. The thieves were arrested within 8 hours of the crime.
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August 19, 2025
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This is why the death of the communal space matters
It's a space where you can complain about your day while listless daytime TV hums in the background.
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August 19, 2025
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'India is proud of your feat,' PM tells Shukla
Indian Air Force's (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his successful mission to the International Space Station-a first ever by an Indian.
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August 19, 2025
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America to 'help out' Europe in securing Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would “help out” Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as he and President Volodymyr Zelensky began a hastily arranged White House meeting to discuss a path to peace.
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August 19, 2025
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Masdar allocates over $1.685b of green bond proceeds
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, today published its 2024 Green Finance Report, outlining the renewable energy projects financed by Masdar's green bond issuances and impacts achieved.
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August 19, 2025
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Silva, Malheiro excel as Al Wasl cruise past Bani Yas, Al Wahda beat Ajman
Al Wasl began their Adnoc Pro League season in impressive fashion, recording a 2-0 victory over Bani Yas at Zabeel Stadium on the opening matchweek.
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August 19, 2025
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Empower signs contract to design new plant in Dubai Science Park
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park.
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August 19, 2025
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Jota will forever be part of soccer history: Felix
Joao Felix said on Monday that Portugal teammate and close friend Diogo Jota will “forever be a part of football history” following the Liverpool star's death aged 28.
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August 19, 2025
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Infantino slams racial abuse in German Cup games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as “unacceptable”, in a statement issued on Monday.
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August 19, 2025
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ADAFSA shuts down butchery over violation of rules
Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down BOHA Butchery in Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, which holds trade licence no. CN-5225559, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for its danger to public health.
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August 19, 2025
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Marsh expects little change in Oz's aggressive approach to ODIs against SA
Australia's stand-in ODI skipper Mitchell Marsh said he does not anticipate a major shift in the side's batting approach as they move from T20Is against South Africa to ODIs against the same opposition, starting at the Cazalys Stadium on Tuesday. After captaining Australia to 2-1 T20I series win, Marsh will again lead the ODI side in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, who has been rested. In the T20I series, Australia employed a strategy of attacking from the word go - which brought success but also left them dealing with collapses.
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August 19, 2025
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Javelin star Kitaguchi finds new home in small Czech town
Reigning Olympic and world javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has found a new home in a remote corner of the Czech Republic, a country that is home to several javelin legends.
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August 19, 2025
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Ras Al Khaimah explores cooperation with Peru
Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the UAE, to discuss ways of enhancing trade and economic relations between Ras Al Khaimah and Peru.
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August 19, 2025
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South Sudan crisis threatens to engulf region: UN
Renewed fighting in South Sudan risks spreading to the wider region against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian situation, a senior UN official warned on Monday.
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August 19, 2025
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UK borrowing costs up ahead of expected rise in inflation
British government borrowing costs rose on Monday to their highest in months ahead of data on Wednesday that is likely to show accelerating inflation which could slow the pace of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England.
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