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Kazakhstan's CB holds key rate at 18 per cent
Kazakhstan's central bank on Friday held its policy rate unchanged at 18 per cent, amid stubbornly high inflation in Central Asia’s largest economy, a major energy and minerals exporter.
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March 08, 2026
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India to push ahead with Russian oil imports
An Indian government source said Saturday that New Delhi was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due to war in the Middle East.
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March 08, 2026
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The Donald Trump guide to multi-national calamity
The last time an American president and his entourage of dissemblers face-planted into an international calamity, there was at least the courtesy of a meticulously produced pregame show.
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March 08, 2026
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PSG drop points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco
US national team star Folarin Balogun was among the scorers as Monaco won 3-1 at Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, dealing a blow to the side from the French capital before they face Chelsea in a crunch Champions League last-16 tie.
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March 08, 2026
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Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 15 billion Kota Airport
PM calls it 'day of new hope and achievement, says it will accelerate entire region's development; Modi describes Kota as both an education hub and a centre of energy production
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March 08, 2026
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Failed Israeli operation to find airman remains kills 41
An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon.
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March 08, 2026
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Lily Collins gets back her diamond engagement ring stolen three years ago
Actress Lily Collins' engagement ring is back on her finger after three years, as it was once stolen.
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March 08, 2026
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Drones hit oil facilities, airports in Iraq
Drones struck airports and oil facilities in Iraq, and the US-led troops shot down several over the Kurdish city of Erbil after a warning of possible attacks on hotels.
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March 08, 2026
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Why women outperform others as life's secret geniuses
If there is one theme that has been consistent across the inaugural series of Secret Genius, the brilliant Alan Carr and Susie Dent-fronted Channel 4 gameshow that has scoured the width and breadth of the country for undiscovered Einsteins, it is that women tend to shockingly underestimate their abilities.
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March 08, 2026
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UAE to mark International Women's Day today
International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
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March 08, 2026
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China's factory activity shrinks for second month in February
China's factory activity shrank for a second month in February, though lower US tariffs could bring about a small boost in the coming weeks.
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March 08, 2026
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Leaders express solidarity with UAE President in phone calls
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a call on Saturday from Sushila Karki, Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and its implications for security and stability.
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March 08, 2026
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India's petrol, diesel prices will not increase
Government sources said on Saturday that petrol and diesel prices will not increase, adding that India’s energy stock position is improving and the situation is becoming more stable.
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March 08, 2026
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Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo in tariff
Japan has sought assurances from the US that Tokyo will not be put at a disadvantage under Washington's latest tariff measures, urging that a potential 158 tariff not be applied to Japanese goods its trade minister said on Friday.
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March 08, 2026
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Berger speeds in front by five at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Daniel Berger opened up a five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a steady round Friday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Fla.
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March 08, 2026
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Tunisia detains several activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists as tensions mounted around an international campaign preparing a new humanitarian flotilla to challenge Israeli restrictions and bring aid to Gaza, organisers said in a statement.
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March 08, 2026
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Lulu flies in 80,000kg of fresh food to the UAE
Lulu Group has taken proactive measures to ensure a steady supply of food products to the UAE by arranging dedicated cargo flights from India and other key global markets.
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March 08, 2026
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Paramount's $110b deal likely to secure FCC backing
US Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has signaled that the watchdog will not seek to block Paramount’s $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros and played down competition concerns over a combination of CBS and CNN, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
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March 08, 2026
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Backward areas' job seekers are legally entitled to extra age relaxations: FCC
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that candidates belonging to backward areas are legally entitled to additional relaxation in the upper age limit for government jobs beyond the standard concession.
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March 08, 2026
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City aren't a complete team, admits Guardiola
Pep Guardiola knows Manchester City are not a “complete team” but he is convinced they can still overhaul Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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March 08, 2026
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Al Waseef Group contributes Dhs2m to campaign
Al Waseef group announced a contribution of Dhs2 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of Dhs1 billion to be invested in helping fight childhood hunger around the world.
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March 08, 2026
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At least 10 killed as Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and killing at least IO people, including two children, in the northeast city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said.
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March 08, 2026
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Ryan Gosling surprises Eva Mendes on Tonight Show
The birthday surprise was not subtle.
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March 08, 2026
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National Guard team clinch third tug-of-war title
The National Guard team made it a hat-trick of titles with a smooth win over the Ministry of Defence in the tug-of-war final at the 13th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament.
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March 08, 2026
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US loses 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate rises
American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain.
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March 08, 2026
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BYD battery can charge 50% faster than current EVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled its next-generation Blade Battery 2.0, a new EV battery technology that promises a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres along with ultra-fast charging and improved safety features.
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March 08, 2026
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US Treasury Secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions
We're going to keep a cadence of announcing measures to bring relief to the market during this conflict: Bessent
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March 08, 2026
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UAE markets have enough goods, prices under control: Minister
Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices.
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March 08, 2026
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Sabalenka and Sinner get off to winning starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles
World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a first Indian Wells hard-court crown.
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March 08, 2026
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Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup
Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki both hit hat-tricks as Japan powered to the cusp of the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals with a statement 11-0 demolition of an outclassed India on Saturday.
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