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Swedish CB keeps key rate on hold, could still cut this year
Sweden's central bank held its key interest rate at 2.00 per cent as expected on Wednesday and said it still sees some probability of a further rate cut this year as it tries to balance above-target inflation with an economy running in low gear.
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August 21, 2025
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Dulsco appoints Paul Marson as Group Chief Financial Officer
Dulsco Group, a regional leader in people, environmental, talent, and energy recruitment solutions, has announced the appointment of Paul Marson as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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August 21, 2025
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Yankees tie club record with 9 home runs in win over Rays
Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger both hit two home runs, Aaron Judge launched his 40th of the season and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs Tuesday night in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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August 21, 2025
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McIlroy backs 'clean slate' at PGA Tour's season finale format change
Rory Mcllroy is backing the format change that will see all 30 players tee off as equals as they battle for the FedEx Cup in the PGA Tour's Tour Championship starting on Thursday.
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August 21, 2025
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Russia says it must be part of Ukraine security guarantee talks
Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.
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August 21, 2025
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First ladies are leading the way in writing wrongs
Donald Trump will have the world's most powerful military at his disposal when he finally squares up to (or, more likely, vacillates in front of) Vladimir Putin.
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August 21, 2025
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Ancient cross unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island
The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has revealed its latest archaeological excavation: a newly discovered cross moulded on a stucco plaque from the ancient monastery of Sir Bani Yas, an island off the coast of the Al Dhafra Region in Abu Dhabi.
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August 21, 2025
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England name unchanged squad for clash against US
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged team from their final warm-up game for their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday.
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August 21, 2025
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Restaurant shut down over food safety violations
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Taj Al Zumuruda Restaurant in Al Waha Al Amirah area in Al Ain, which holds trade licence no. CN-II16967, for violating law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the regulations issued thereunder and posing a danger to public health.
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August 21, 2025
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England to tour SL for white-ball series ahead of 2026 T20 WC
England confirmed on Wednesday the dates for a white-ball tour of Sri Lank in January and February next year that will serve as part of their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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August 21, 2025
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Baidu quarterly revenue declines
Chinese search engine giant Baidu on Wednesday reported a drop in second quarter revenue as its core advertising business struggled amid China's economic slowdown, offsetting strong growth in cloud services.
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August 21, 2025
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MoHRE flags 405 cases of 'Fake Emiratisation' in 2025 H1
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced it had detected 405 cases of 'Fake Emiratisation' in private sector companies during the first half of 2025 (HI 2025).
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August 21, 2025
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UAE authority grants parents flexibility for school drop-offs
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued a special circular to all federal ministries and entities in the UAE, regarding the “Back to School” policy, to allow parents working in the federal government, at the beginning of the new academic year, to accompany their children to schools and nurseries at the beginning of their academic journey.
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August 21, 2025
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North Korea dismisses South’s ‘gibberish’ ahead of US summit
North Korea is stepping up criticism of South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung as he prepares for his first summit with US President Donald Trump, calling Lee’s efforts to engage with Pyongyang a “pipedream.”
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August 21, 2025
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Russia expects India to keep buying oil despite US concerns
Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China.
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August 21, 2025
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Man fined for abusing woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered an individual to pay a woman Dhs20,000 in compensation for sending her abusive messages via WhatsApp and using abusive language over the phone.
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August 21, 2025
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UAE President receives a letter from Sisi
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday evening received a written message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt. The message pertained to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance joint Arab action.
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August 21, 2025
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Trump raises pressure on central bank, calls for Fed's Cook to resign
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank on Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.
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August 21, 2025
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US, others urge fighting pauses to stop Sudan famine
The United States and other key players jointly called on Wednesday for Sudan's warring sides to agree to pauses in fighting to allow in aid, voicing alarm at worsening hunger.
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August 21, 2025
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Myanmar junta captures town, expanding election writ
Myanmar’s junta said on Wednesday its troops had captured a key town in the east after a 16-day battle, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares for a disputed December election.
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August 21, 2025
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UAE serves as model in advancing women's leadership
The UAE has developed a comprehensive framework for women's empowerment, adopting a systematic approach to address challenges, expand opportunities and prepare women for leadership across multiple sectors. These efforts have strengthened the country's competitiveness regionally and globally.
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August 21, 2025
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Brazil scrap red WC jersey amid political outcry
The head of Brazil’s football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red — the color associated with the ruling leftist party — in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections.
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August 21, 2025
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CE-Ventures invests in $100m funding round for US nuclear firm
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced its participation in the $100 million Series B funding round for leading US nuclear technology company Aalo Atomics. Aalo's fundraise was led by valour Equity Partners with participation from CE-Ventures alongside Fine Structure Ventures, Hitachi Ventures, Crosscut Ventures and others.
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August 21, 2025
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It’s not just Sydney Sweeney — the US always fights about jeans
The American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Sydney Sweeney “Good Jeans” controversy happened in late July — a lifetime ago in internet terms — but here we are, halfway through August, and people are still talking about it, One of the latest references happened last Friday, when Dr. Phil, outraged that liberals found fault with the ad, announced plans to buy American Eagle blue jeans for every woman in his family.
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August 21, 2025
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Wall Street drops as tech selloff persists, EU shares steady
Shares on Wall Street dropped for a second successive day on Wednesday as weakness in the tech sector persisted while a key meeting of central bankers later this week remained in focus for currency and rates traders.
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August 21, 2025
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Dubai Mallathon to mark Emirati Women's Day
Dubai Sports Council will mark Emirati Women's Day on August 27 by organizing a walk and run at Dubai Mall as part of the ‘Dubai Mallathon’ initiative, launched under the patronage 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.
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August 21, 2025
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Big Heart launches 'Back to School' drive to help needy students
In a powerful reaffirmation of education as a fundamental human right, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to supporting refugees and those in need around the world, has launched its annual “Back to School” campaign.
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August 21, 2025
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Ukraine got a reprieve in Washington — not an escape
In the 1963 war movie \"The Great Escape,\" 76 prisoners make it out of their camp in what begins with hope and elation, but ends with all but a handful killed or recaptured. Monday's meeting between the US and its worried Ukrainian and European allies felt a little like those first exhilarating moments of escape, as the meeting passed off better than anyone could have expected in the wake of Russia's clear diplomatic win in Alaska. There was no toxic throwdown between Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky. European leaders weren't forced into some existential choice between blowing up the transatlantic alliance and agreeing to a peace deal that would spell disaster for Kyiv’s security and their own. Instead, the meeting produced commitments to work out security guarantees for Ukraine and to organize direct negotiations between Zelelnsky and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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August 21, 2025
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ENOC Group earns five prestigious awards
ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, announced that it has been honoured with five prestigious industry awards, demonstrating its market leadership and continued commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer engagement across its diverse business segments.
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August 21, 2025
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Eden Realty sets new benchmark in Dubai's luxury market
Eden Realty, a leading luxury real estate brokerage in the UAE, has set a new benchmark in Dubai's ultra-prime property market with the record-breaking sale of a single-plot villa in Emirates Hills which has sold for Dhs260 million.
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