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Drop denuclearisation demands, Kim urges US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of US President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy.
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September 23, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange lists region's first thematic ETF
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reinforced its position as the region's leading Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) marketplace with the listing of the Boreas Solactive Quantum Computing UCITS ETF - the 17th ETF on ADX and the second to be listed this year.
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September 23, 2025
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Over 50 French towns fly Palestine flags, defy warning
Over 50 town halls in France were flying the Palestinian flag Monday in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.
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September 23, 2025
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Gold surges to set fresh record high
Gold surged to set a fresh record high on Monday, buoyed by investors' heightened expectations of a dovish rate-cut path, ahead of remarks by multiple Federal Reserve officials and key inflation data later in the week.
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September 23, 2025
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Evenepoel sets sights on making time trial history as Pogacar turns focus to road race after disappointment
Remco Evenepoel had barely crossed the finish line before declaring he would try to retain his world time trial title next year and in the process make history.
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September 23, 2025
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Saudi settles jail term for Keralite, rejects harsher punishment
Dismissing the prosecution appeal seeking enhanced punishment, Saudi Supreme Court upheld the lower court verdict against Machilakath Abdul Rahim, 45, a native of Feroke Kodampuzha near here, who has been imprisoned in Riyadh for over 19 years for causing the death of a differently-abled Saudi boy.
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September 23, 2025
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Pakistan files complaint with ICC over Fakhar dismissal
Pakistan team management have lodged a complaint against the television umpire with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a caught-behind dispute involving Fakhar Zaman in Sunday's Asia Cup Super Four match against India in Dubai, according to a report.
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September 23, 2025
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Torres' double strike fires Barcelona to facile win over hapless Getafe
Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday to stay on Real Madrid's tails at the top of La Liga.
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September 23, 2025
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Urban Ledger launches new payment technologies
Following a successful year, Urban Ledger on Monday announced the launch of a groundbreaking suite of payment technologies, marking a major step forward in digital collections and reinforcing the company's leadership in QR code innovation across the UAE.
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September 23, 2025
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AUS' Shaheen project helps rescue people lost in desert
When someone goes missing in the desert, every minute can mean the difference between life and death. That urgency inspired a group of American University of Sharjah (AUS) students to develop Shaheen, a senior design project that equips drones with the ability to spot lost individuals and alert rescuers in real time.
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September 23, 2025
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Sheikh Sultan opens Sharjah International Narrator Forum
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended on Monday, the opening of the 25th edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF), held from Sept. 22 to 26 under the theme “Tales of Travellers” at the Centre for International Cultural Heritage Organisations in University City, Sharjah.
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September 23, 2025
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Jakarta urged to halt $10b school meals plan after mass poisoning
Health-focused nongovernmental organisations on Monday urged the government to temporarily halt President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free school meals programme, days after 500 children became sick in the biggest mass food poisoning outbreak so far.
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September 23, 2025
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Azaro fires Ajman to narrow win over Sharjah, Al Wasl edge past Al Bataeh
Ajman earned a valuable 1-0 win over Sharjah in Matchweek four of the Adnoc Pro League, with Waleed Azaro scoring the decisive goal in the 70th minute at Sharjah Stadium.
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September 23, 2025
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What a second runway at Gatwick would mean for flyers
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has given the go-ahead for a second runway at London Gatwick airport. The controversial £2.2bn project will see the Sussex almost double its capacity - which proponents say will increase choice and resilience and help cut fares.
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September 23, 2025
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Dubai to enhance world-class capabilities in financial services
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), launched the 2025 cohort of its Masaar graduate programme a flagship initiative designed to prepare talented UAE Nationals for careers in financial regulation and to advance Dubai and the UAE's ambition to build world-class national capabilities in financial services.
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September 23, 2025
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US H-1B visa clarification eases uncertainty: IT body
Indian and India- centric firms operating in US have significantly reduced their reliance on H-IB visas; market indices reflect global concern even as India steps up US negotiations
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September 23, 2025
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Angelina Jolie voices concern over freedom of expression in the US
American actress Angelina Jolie said on Sunday she no longer recognises her country, voicing concern over threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain's San Sebastián film festival.
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September 23, 2025
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Why government’s subversion of data is so dangerous
In any stable democracy, trust in government data is critical.
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September 23, 2025
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Talk 100.3 becomes radio home of EPL in the UAE
Football fans in the UAE are set for a season like no other after Talk 100.3 officially kicked off its exclusive partnership to broadcast the English Premier League (EPL) live on radio.
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September 23, 2025
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Putin offers Trump one-year extension to N-arms treaty
START treaty caps number of deployed warheads at 1,550 on each side and both are likely to breach that if it is not extended or replaced; West, Russia clash at UN after incidents in Nato air space
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September 23, 2025
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Verstappen remains a title threat, insists McLaren boss
Max Verstappen is still a threat for the Formula One drivers' title after successive wins from pole position in Italy and Azerbaijan, according to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella.
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September 23, 2025
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ADTD to showcase its tourism sector in China
The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) launched a new promotional tour in China on Monday, led by Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the Department.
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September 23, 2025
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Gross banks' assets up 1% to Dhs5,024.1b: CBUAE
Gross banks' assets increased by 1% from Dhs4,973.3 billion at the end of June 2025 to Dhs5,024.1 billion at the end of July 2025.
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September 23, 2025
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Arabic influence on Dhivehi highlighted
SHARJAH: The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Maldives, Adam Nasser, highlighted the profound influence of the Arabic language on his country’s native tongue, Dhivehi, during his address at the 25th edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum.
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September 23, 2025
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Team Emirates make history with record 86th win
The UAE Team Emirates-XRG celebrated a landmark achievement on Sunday as Brandon McNulty secured overall victory at the Tour de Luxembourg, delivering the team's 86th win of the 2025 season-surpassing the all-time record for victories in a single year.
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September 23, 2025
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2 convicted of Dhs30,000 investment scam
Two Asian nationals defrauded an Arab woman of Dhs30,000 by deceiving her with a fake online investment scheme.
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September 23, 2025
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Research finds widespread misconceptions about tea we drink
One in five British adults incorrectly assume the tea they consume is grown domestically, according to new research commissioned by Fairtrade.
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September 23, 2025
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Spain's BBVA increases Sabadell bid to $19.95b in takeover battle
Spanish bank BBVA said on Monday it had raised its bid for smaller rival Sabadell by IO per cent to 17 billion euros ($19.95 billion), as part of its attempt to create the country's second-biggest bank by assets.
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September 23, 2025
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Prannoy, Ayush lead India's charge at Korea Open Super 500
Searching for rhythm in a season marked by inconsistency, HS Prannoy will spearhead India's campaign at the $475,000 Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament starting on Tuesday. Alongside him, rising star Ayush Shetty will look to extend his breakthrough run on the BWF circuit.
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September 23, 2025
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NA to discuss Pak-Saudi defence pact
The historic Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will earn the endorsement of the parliament in the next few days.
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