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American museums face pressure to downplay Black history
Brick by brick, beam by beam and shingle by shingle, a house where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches in support of Black voting rights in the Deep South has been trucked from Alabama to a museum near Detroit.
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August 13, 2025
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Kerala assesses US tariff impact on exports from the state
Kerala, which largely exports marine products, spices and garments to the US, has started attempts to overcome the Trump tariff impact on its economy.
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August 13, 2025
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Why companies born, raised in California are leaving state
Last month, billionaire In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder announced her move from California to Tennessee, where she plans to open new restaurants and continue raising her family.
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August 13, 2025
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Pop icon Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl'
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. on Tuesday. No release date was announced, but her site said vinyl editions of the album would ship before Oct. 13. Fans have long theorized that Swift's 12th album would soon arrive.
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August 13, 2025
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub launches Sky Support Complex
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced the launch of its new Sky Support Complex, a modern facility designed to support the increasing demand for aviation-related services in the region.
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August 13, 2025
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Australia's central bank cuts rates by 25 bps, still cautious about outlook
Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its main cash rate by a quarter point to a two-year low of 3.60 per cent, citing a slowdown in inflation and a looser labour market, though it was cautious on the prospect of further easing.
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August 13, 2025
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FAB announces a significant collaboration with the ADHA
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), through its Islamic and National Housing Loan (NHL) divisions, has announced a significant collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) to provide Abu Dhabi government subsidised Islamic home financing to eligible UAE citizens.
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August 13, 2025
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Adnoc Logistics and Services Q2 revenue up 40% YoY to $1,258m
Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S) reported record-breaking second-quarter (Q2) and first-half (H1) results for 2025, surpassing market expectations and demonstrating resilience and operational strength in a volatile market.
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August 13, 2025
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Trina Storage completes early delivery of BESS project in Egypt
Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions and a business unit of Trinasolar, proudly announces the successful completion and early delivery of a 300MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Egypt.
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August 13, 2025
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Dubai seizes 35 tonnes of fake cigarettes, cosmetics, electronics
Dubai Customs has seized more than 35 tonnes of counterfeit, smuggled, and substandard goods from across all air cargo centres in Dubai.
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August 13, 2025
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Spain evacuates 44 injured or ill children from Gaza
Spain has evacuated 44 wounded or ill children from war-torn Gaza along with about 100 of their relatives over the past several months, the government said Tuesday.
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August 13, 2025
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Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5b
Perplexity Al said it has made a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser, a low but bold bid that would need financing well above the startup’s own valuation.
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August 13, 2025
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Youth key partners in shaping present, building the future
Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, regards youth as essential partners in shaping the present and building the future. He noted that their ability to transform national goals into tangible achievements stems from their direct contributions to serving the community and advancing sustainable development through innovative initiatives and projects that address real needs on the ground.
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August 13, 2025
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Sinner advances, Sabalenka survives Raducanu scare
Jannik Sinner ignored power failure interruptions and a blaring alarm to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on Monday's day of distractions at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.
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August 13, 2025
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UAE, Finland tie up to boost cooperation
Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), and Professor Petteri Taalas, Director-General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in meteorology and polar research.
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August 13, 2025
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Thai soldier injured by landmine near Cambodia
A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border on Tuesday, the Thai army said, days after the Southeast Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire following last month's deadly five-day conflict.
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August 13, 2025
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India, China to resume direct flights in sign of closer ties
Airlines in India have been asked by the government to prepare flights to China at short notice, with a possible official announcement at the end of August
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August 13, 2025
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Lebanese keeps up tradition of tarboosh hat-making
Nestled among shops in a bustling market in north Lebanon's Tripoli, Mohammed Al-Shaar is at his workshop making traditional tarboosh hats, keeping up a family craft despite dwindling demand.
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August 13, 2025
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Teachers, retirees, activists stand up to immigration raids
“Thank you so much for showing up this morning,” Sharon Nicholls said into a megaphone at 8 a.m. Wednesday outside a Home Depot in Pasadena.
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August 13, 2025
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Procedures to follow if Emirati loses passport abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated via its account on the X platform that Emiratis can apply for return document service in just three steps and receive it via email within 30 minutes.
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August 13, 2025
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Hania leads Tennis & Country Club Fujairah's rise with record tournaments
The Tennis & Country Club Fujairah (FTCC) is poised to write a dazzling new chapter in its sporting story, as it prepares to host an unprecedented series of six international tournaments in seamless succession from 2025 through 2026.
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August 13, 2025
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Big Heart transforms lives of over 6m people in 37 countries
What becomes of a child born in a conflict zone? A girl with no access to books or safe schools? A boy who spends his teenage years in a refugee camp rather than a classroom? What world are they growing up to inherit — and more importantly, what chances are we giving them to shape it?
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August 13, 2025
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26 ministers warn of famine in Gaza, urge urgent action
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached \"unimaginable levels\", Britain, Canada, Australia and several of their European allies said on Tuesday, calling on Israel to allow unrestricted aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave.
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August 13, 2025
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UAE leaders praise key role of youth in nation's growth
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, said via the X platform: \"On International Youth Day, we express our appreciation for the pivotal role of youth in the advancement and prosperity of societies.
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August 13, 2025
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Bonds Avenue fuels Dubai realty market growth
Bonds Avenue Residences, the first freehold property by Amirah Developments, introduced in the first half of 2025, has helped Dubai's real estate market to record a 25 per cent growth in the first half of 2025 to Dhs431 billion from Dhs345 billion in the same period, last year.
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August 13, 2025
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Heavyweights begin 2027 World Cup squad build in Rugby Championship
With two years to go until the Rugby World Cup in Australia, this year’s Rugby Championship offers an early glimpse into the plans of the southern hemisphere heavyweights as they start shaping their squads for the 2027 tournament.
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August 13, 2025
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Georgina announces engagement to Ronaldo
The 31-year-old Rodríguez announced thehappy news on Instagram on Monday with a photograph showing a huge ring on her finger.
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August 13, 2025
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Rose and Fleetwood claim Ryder Cup spots; Straka pulls out of BMW C'ship
With their performances at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, England's Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood clinched spots on Team Europe for the Ryder Cup next month against the US.
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August 13, 2025
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Abu Dhabi jiu-jitsu event begins on Aug.16 in Dubai
The fifth round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, dedicated to no-gi competitions, will take place from Aug. 16-17, 2025 at Al Nasr Club in Dubai, with the participation of nearly 1,000 male athletes from clubs and academies across the UAE.
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August 13, 2025
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US, Jordan offer Syria support in upholding Sweida ceasefire
Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministers and a US envoy agreed on Tuesday to form a working group to help Damascus uphold a ceasefire in Sweida province, rocked by recent sectarian clashes.
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