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India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years
India and China will restart direct flights between designated cities this month, ending a suspension of more than five years, in a move that signals a cautious easing of bilateral tensions, India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
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October 03, 2025
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Siraj, Bumrah help India dominate WI on opening day of first Test
Standout performances from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul ensured India seized control on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
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October 03, 2025
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BITS Pilani celebrates graduation of 297 students
The BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted the convocation ceremony for its 22nd batch — a milestone celebration of academic achievement and student success.
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October 03, 2025
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Gauff quells Lys challenge to set up China Open semi-final clash vs Anisimova
Coco Gauff put down a spirited challenge from Eva Lys to earn a 6-3 6-4 victory on Thursday and set up a China Open semi-final against fellow American Amanda Anisimova, who overcame a first-set stumble to beat Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4.
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October 03, 2025
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China railway trips hit record 23.13m on first day of holiday
China's national railway recorded 23.13 million trips on the first day of the country’s eight-day National Day holiday on Wednesday, up nearly 88 from a year earlier and setting a single-day record, state media CCTV reported.
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October 03, 2025
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Premier League close to deciding on scrapping PSR, says Masters
LONDON: The English Premier League (EPL) will soon decide on whether to get rid of its divisive profit and sustainability rules and introduce a new squad-cost ratio system, CEO Richard Masters said on Thursday.
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October 03, 2025
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Morocco PM calls for dialogue to end protests
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said on Thursday he was open to dialogue to end youth protests as security forces prepared for a sixth night of demonstrations that have escalated into riots across the country.
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October 03, 2025
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GCC free trade deal talks status reviewed
The UAE has taken part in the 124th Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, held in Kuwait, bringing together the Ministers of Finance of the GCC member states.
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October 03, 2025
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Shahbaz appeals for ‘peace' after deadly clashes in AJK
Days of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police have gripped Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on the border with India, with nine confirmed killed among scant news to emerge after an internet blackout.
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October 03, 2025
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Japan's Iwai sets early pace at LPGA Lotte Championship
Japan's Akie Iwai fired nine birdies in an eight-under-par 64 on Wednesday to seize a one-shot lead in the US LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
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October 03, 2025
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AUS, Dubai Health boost collaboration
American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Dubai Health have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing education, research and workforce readiness in the UAE.
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October 03, 2025
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Mateta handed France call-up for World Cup qualifiers
Jean-Philippe Mateta was rewarded for his excellent form with Crystal Palace by being called up to the France squad named on Thursday for World Cup qualifying matches against Azerbaijan and Iceland this month.
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October 03, 2025
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We need more energy, says Man.City's Haaland
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must show more energy to end their miserable run on the road in the Champions League after twice blowing the lead in a 2-2 draw at Monaco.
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October 03, 2025
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IHC invests $1b in India's Sammaan Capital
IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, announced that it has entered into an agreement to invest $I billion (INR 8,850 crore) in Sammaan Capital Limited.
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October 03, 2025
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Pak strongly condemns Israel over Gaza-bound flotilla raid
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Sumud Gaza flotilla, describing it as a “dastardly” act.
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October 03, 2025
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Bangladesh survive scare to take lead with win over Afghanistan
Nurul and Rishad added an unbeaten 33-run for the seventh wicket to take Bangladesh over the line after Rashid picked up four wickets for 18 runs to lead a miraculous comeback for Afghanistan
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October 03, 2025
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Anax boosts Dubai's luxury realty sector
DUBAI: Dubai has become a global capital for luxury living and the city’s luxury property segment continues to attract major global brands.
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October 03, 2025
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Khalifa Award for Education team visits Rwanda
KIGALI: The General Secretariat of the Khalifa ‘Award for Education, one of the institutions of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has underlined the UAE's pioneering model in nurturing and empowering early childhood at local, regional and international levels.
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October 03, 2025
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Punjab flood survivors to get 'ATM cards' as compensation
The Punjab government has decided to issue 'ATM cards' to flood survivors across the province after due verification, a move that is reminiscent of the prepaid debit cards issued in the wake of the 2010 floods.
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October 03, 2025
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Thousands rally against spending cuts in France
Tens of thousands of people protested in France Thursday against public spending cuts, as President Emmanuel Macron was expected to name a new government this weekend, sources said.
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October 03, 2025
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UAE's Ayyappan brothers go down fighting at Al Ain Masters
Brothers Dev Ayyappan and Dhiren Ayyappan matched shot for shot, kept up the pace, and had their strategy to break the attack of Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong.
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October 03, 2025
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Relief for Moldova after Russian scare
In the parliamentary election in Moldova, where the political parties were divided on whether they were pro-European Union or pro-Russia, the pro-EU Part of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won 50.2 per cent of the vote, and emerged a clear winner.
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October 03, 2025
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Kerala Police book man in Rs28.8m 'virtual arrest' scam
In a breakthrough in one of the most chilling cybercrime cases reported from Kerala in recent times, the Mattanchery police have arrested a Maharashtra native in connection with a Rs9.88 crore ‘virtual arrest’ scam that duped a 59-year-old woman from Kochi.
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October 03, 2025
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SCCI and Qatar enhance economic ties
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed with a delegation from the Qatar Chamber ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise between the business communities of the two countries.
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October 03, 2025
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The new documentary depicts who is the real Taylor Swift
S:: the world’s biggest pop star, a master of narrative, and a woman who's made vulnerability her brand—but who is the real Taylor Swift? That's the question that Channel 4’s “landmark” two-part series, Taylor, attempts to answer.
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October 03, 2025
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91 countries join Global Alliance on Green Economy
Abdulrahim Sultan, Director-General of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), affirmed that the organisation has established its position as a key partner for countries in the transition towards sustainable development.
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October 03, 2025
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Harry and Meghan lead tributes to Jane Goodall
The pair described her as 'a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us'. Dame Jane, who was the world's leading expert on chimpanzee behaviour and defender of their habitat, was in California on a speaking tour when she died from 'natural causes'
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October 03, 2025
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Suspect among two killed in Manchester attack
One person was killed in the incident at a synagogue in Manchester in northern England and the suspect has been shot dead by police, local news group Manchester Evening News reported on Thursday.
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October 03, 2025
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Noticeable drop in temperature likely during mid-October
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected temperatures to begin dropping in October, with a significant decrease, especially in the second half of the month, compared to September.
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October 03, 2025
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Empower highlights sustainable innovation
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, participated in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Conference and Exhibition, HVACR Nexus 2025, held under the theme “Connecting Innovation and Sustainability”, at Lapita Hotel and Resorts in Dubai, from 2 to 5 October.
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