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Maphaka ruled out of SA's one-off T20I vs Namibia, white-ball tour of Pakistan
South Africa's promising young fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the one-off T20I against Namibia and the white-ball tour of Pakistan after sustaining a hamstring strain during a domestic four-day game in Cape Town last week.
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October 10, 2025
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World leaders express relief as deal raises hopes of ending war
World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza.
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October 10, 2025
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Achieving biodiversity goals requires $1.3tr annually
The inaugural IUCN Philanthropy Summit, held in the run up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, convened leading global and regional figures from across government, business and philanthropy under the theme 'Mobilising Philanthropy for a Nature-Positive Future', to chart new approaches to scale impact for people and planet.
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October 10, 2025
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Dance To The Music back on familiar beat in Gı Fillies' Mile
Dance To The Music returns to a straight course as she searches for a first G1 win in the Fillies' Mile, highlight on day one of the Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket on Friday.
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October 10, 2025
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Empower approves cash dividend of Dhs437.5m
The General Assembly of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), in a meeting, approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute cash dividends of Dhs437.5 million (4.375 fils per share, equivalent to 43.75 per cent of the company's paid-up capital) to shareholders for the first half of 2025.
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October 10, 2025
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Kate stresses strong parent-child connection
Britain's Princess Catherine on Thursday hailed the importance of “human connection” in early childhood development, after her husband Prince William revealed their three children have not been given phones.
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October 10, 2025
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UK court fines former Pakistan army officer in defamation case
The UK High Court on Thursday fined famous YouTuber and former Pakistan army officer retired Major Adil Farooq Raja in a defamation case filed by Brig (retd) Rashid Naseer and ordered him to pay Rs130 million as fine and litigation expenses to the petitioner.
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October 10, 2025
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Autism not caused by vaccines or paracetamol: Groups
The Emirates Autism Society (EAS) and the Emirates Society for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ESCAM) have reaffirmed their commitment to evidence-based practices, as well as to safeguarding the health of children and families in the UAE and beyond.
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October 10, 2025
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Veteran DJ Westwood charged with rape, assault
UK police on Thursday charged veteran British hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against young women allegedly between 1983 and 2016.
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October 10, 2025
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Ban for players who join R360 rebel series, say national unions
Eight of rugby's most powerful nations have announced international bans for any players who join the breakaway R360 organization which intends to launch a multi-city series next year.
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October 09, 2025
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Root confident England can end Ashes drought, Cummins likely to miss opener
Joe Root insists England can end their IO-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally \"bring the urn home\" from their tour to Australia later this year.
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October 09, 2025
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Journalist shot dead; 10-year-old niece dies of shock after attack
Senior journalist and Secretary General Mirpur Mathelo Press Club's, Tufail Ahmed Rind, was killed in an armed attack on Wednesday, while his niece, present at the scene, tragically died from shock.
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October 09, 2025
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Mohammed hails Omar's Nobel win as Arabs' proud moment
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday congratulated Prof. Omar Yaghi on his winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry-2025 through the ‘X’ platform, saying “A year ago, we honoured Professor Omar Yaghi with the Great Arab Minds ‘Award in the Natural Sciences category, and today we are congratulating him on winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.”
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October 09, 2025
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Gerrard brands failed England generation egotistical losers
Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player.
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October 09, 2025
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Plans unveiled for UAE's first hospital-based vertiport
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Archer Aviation Inc., on Wednesday announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the UAE, providing direct eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft access to one of the region's most prominent hospital facilities.
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October 09, 2025
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UAE distributes 1,000 food baskets in Yemen
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has distributed 1,000 food baskets to families of orphans and displaced persons across districts in Yemen's western coast.
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October 09, 2025
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Fifth edition of Arab Awards Forum begins
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), attended the opening of the fifth edition of the Arab Awards Forum, hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA).
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October 09, 2025
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Tahnoon commends ADQ's efforts to reinforce economic resilience
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), chaired ADQ's third board meeting of 2025.
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October 09, 2025
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Al Wahda on course for second Pro League title
With strong numbers and high ambitions, Al Wahda have made a powerful start to the Adnoc Pro League season as they set their sights on a long-awaited second league title.
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October 09, 2025
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Abu Dhabi to enhance trade and investment ties with United States
A high-level economic delegation from Abu Dhabi has signed agreements with business, financial and advanced technology powerhouses in United States
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October 09, 2025
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Shurooq channels Dhs447 million into five projects
SHARJAH: Over the past 15 years, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has advanced beyond traditional urban development to firmly establish Sharjah as a global centre for culture and the arts, a sustainable platform for knowledge, and a dynamic destination for the creative economy in the region.
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October 09, 2025
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Rodrygo grateful upon Brazil return ahead of friendlies
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is eager to return to action for Brazil in their friendlies against South Korea and Japan after being overlooked for the last two squad selections during a 'difficult' spell in his career.
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October 09, 2025
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Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire, says report
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.
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October 09, 2025
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McGregor gets 18-month ban over missed drug tests
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been issued an |8-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a I2-month period, anti-doping authorities said Tuesday.
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October 09, 2025
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Filipino vlogger arrested for Facebook post about president
A Filipino blogger has been arrested and accused of inciting sedition over a Facebook post authorities described as making a veiled death threat against the president.
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October 09, 2025
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Dubai launches Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit
Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in collaboration with the Dubai Free Zone Council, has introduced the Free Zone Mainland Operating Permit - a new framework allowing free zone companies to operate in Dubai's mainland through a structured permit system.
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October 09, 2025
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24 killed as Myanmar's military strikes village in paraglider raid
Myanmar's military carried out a paraglider strike on a village that killed at least 24 people including children, and wounded more than 50 others, according to a member of a resistance group, villagers and media reports.
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October 09, 2025
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Far-right harvests votes as climate rules roil Spain
Standing by a barn brimming with hundreds of bleating sheep, Jesus del Socorro Cuevas leads the far right's charge against \"dictatorial\" EU environmental regulation in his corner of rural Spain.
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October 09, 2025
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CBUAE gold reserves exceed Dhs30b
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has seen its gold reserves rise by around 32 per cent during the first eight months of 2025, surpassing Dhs30 billion for the first time.
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October 09, 2025
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Holders Arsenal lose WCL opener against Lyon as Barcelona thrash Bayern
Defensive mistakes cost Arsenal again as they kicked off their defence of the Women's Champions League (WCL) title with a 2-1 home loss to Lyon on Tuesday.
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