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Life expectancy: This is why we've stopped living longer
If one were to judge by splashy headlines alone, it would be easy to imagine that humans are living for longer than ever before.
4 min |
August 11, 2025
Gulf Today
David smashes 83 as Australia beat S.Africa by 17 runs in T20 series opener
Tim David crunched eight sixes in a blistering 83 from 52 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in their opening Twenty20 clash in Darwin on Sunday.
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August 11, 2025
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Modi flags off Vande Bharat trains to boost tourism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the services of three Vande Bharat trains from the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Train Station in Bengaluru on Sunday.
2 min |
August 11, 2025
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Southampton spoil Wrexham's dream return, Birmingham hold Ipswich
Wrexham suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat on their return to English football's second tier for the first time in 43 years as Southampton struck twice in the closing stages on Saturday.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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Huge French wildfire contained but ‘not under control’
French firefighters said on Saturday that the country’s biggest wildfire in at least half a century was contained but would not be brought under control before Sunday evening.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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S. Africa's CB sees modest impact from US tariffs
South Africa’s central bank believes US tariffs will only have a modest impact on the country’s economic growth while leaving its inflation levels broadly unchanged, its governor said on Friday.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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Binging on French fries thrice a week may raise diabetes risk by 20%: Study
Love to eat potatoes? Consume the starchy vegetable baked or boiled, but not as French fries, according to a study which showed that eating the popular snack item thrice a week may increase the risk of diabetes by 20 percent.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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Dubai Residential REIT posts Dhs622m profit in H1
Dubai Residential REIT posted a net profit before changes in the fair value of investment property of Dhs622 million during the first half of 2025, an increase of IO per cent compared to the first half of 2024.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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DOJ's push to collect your data is a fishing expedition
With his approval ratings inking lower and lower, and facing the prospect of losing control of the House to Democrats, President Donald Trump is engaged in an unprecedented attempt to manipulate the midterm elections. Not only has he demanded that Texas redraw its congressional districts, he’s now got Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice embarking on another insidious strategy: Building a dossier of private information on every voter that Trump can use for political advantage.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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India shot down 6 Pak military aircraft: Singh
India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one other military aircraft during clashes in May, India's air force chief said on Saturday, in the first such public claim by the country after its worst military conflict in decades with its neighbour.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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China's factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation woes persist
China's producer prices fell more than expected in July, while consumer prices were unchanged, underscoring the impact of sluggish domestic demand and persistent trade uncertainty on consumer and business sentiment.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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DEWA prepares a generation which upholds Emirati values
The Youth Council of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) supports the company's social responsibility initiatives and advances its efforts to establish a culture of volunteerism and humanitarian work among employees.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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BOJ must keep raising policy rate, which is considered below neutral
Bank of Japan policymakers debated the likelihood of resuming interest rate increases with one signaling the chance of a hike this year, a summary of opinions at the July meeting showed, heightening the chance of a near-term rise in borrowing costs.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal
Armando Broja has left boyhood club Chelsea to join promoted Burnley on a five-year contract, it was announced Friday.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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US Jobs report confirms ‘signs of fragility’ in market: Fed official
A recent US employment report confirmed “signs of fragility” in the labour market, a senior central bank official said on Saturday, backing three interest rate cuts this year to guard against further weakening.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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AJEX Logistics expands B2C services in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait
AJEX Logistics Services, the Middle East specialist in e-commerce distribution and logistics solutions, has announced the expansion of its B2C Full Mile and Last Mile delivery services to Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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Gwyneth has always been selling what money can't buy
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Gwyneth Paltrow was the platonic ideal of the It Girl and Hollywood nepo-baby, dating Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck and winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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Turkey urges Muslim unity against Israel's Gaza plan
Muslim nations must act in unison and rally international opposition against Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday after talks in Egypt.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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UAE defence official visits South Korean air base
Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, has visited Sacheon Air Base in the Republic of Korea.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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Work on Kozhikode-Wayanad tunnel to begin on Aug.31
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate work on the ambitious Wayanad-Kozhikode twin tunnel road, India’s third largest when completed, on 31 August, according to Minister for Public Works PA Mohammed Riyas.
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August 10, 2025
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Nawaz scores unbeaten 63, leads Pakistan to five-wicket win over WI
Debutant Hasan Nawaz announced himself on the international stage with an unbeaten 63, guiding Pakistan to a nervy five-wicket win over West Indies in the opening ODI of the three-match series.
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August 10, 2025
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Helming art: Art maven Elnaz Rajabian speaks on the many sides of creativity
Art manager, curator, gallery director and exhibitions producer Elnaz Rajabian (b. 1991, Isfahan, Iran), was a student of law; however, due to her great interest in art and curation, she began her career as a manager of art.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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US imports fall more than expected
Imports into the United States fell more than expected in June as concerns around shifting tariff policies hit retailers, raising fears of fewer product options in stores for shoppers, data from the National Retail Federation showed on Friday.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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Labour needs to silence the myths about migrants
First, a rare slice of good news for Keir Starmer. Voters are less worried about the NHS than they were.
3 min |
August 10, 2025
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West Ham sign Leicester goalkeeper Hermansen
West Ham have signed Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced Saturday.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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BP vows to do better for investors as profit tops forecast
BP will launch a review of how best to develop and monetise its oil and gas production assets and consider more cost cuts to boost shareholder returns, the oil major said on Tuesday, as it beat second-quarter profit expectations.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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Australia records trade surplus in June
Australia recorded a seasonally adjusted merchandise trade surplus of A$5.37 billion in June, well above market expectations of A$3.18 billion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
1 min |
August 10, 2025
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We could all use new Superman's 'poptimism' of hope
The world is a pretty bleak place at the moment. Around the globe, it doesn’t seem much better.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
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Dance To The Music wins Sweet Solera Stakes
Exciting filly Dance To The Music continued an unbeaten start to her career as she repelled Princess Petrol and Venetian Lace in the G3 Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket, UK, on Saturday.
2 min |
August 10, 2025
Gulf Today
Clothing warehouse fire in Hamriyah contained
Sharjah’s local emergency, crisis and disaster management team confirmed that the fire which broke out on Friday evening at a clothing warehouse in Hamriyah Free Zone 2 was completely contained, and no injuries were reported.
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