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Real begin Champions League bid with Mbappe under the spotlight
Real Madrid begin their bid for a record-extending 16th European Cup on Tuesday at home to Olympique de Marseille with coach Xabi Alonso insisting Kylian Mbappe is not impatient to win the trophy and is valued as one of the leaders in the team.
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September 16, 2025
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'Largest perfume testing event' enters Guinness
Local fragrance firm, Emirates Pride Perfumes, has officially entered the Guinness World Records with the successful completion of “the largest perfume testing event in the world” with the participation of record number of people.
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September 16, 2025
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How Trump’s state visit is a minefield for all concerned
Most state visits to Britain, it is fair to say, are relatively low-key, jolly and uncomplicated.
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September 16, 2025
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Qatar meet urges legal measures against Israel
Arab and Muslim leaders called on Monday for reviewing diplomatic and economic ties with Israel after its unprecedented attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, according to a draft statement seen by media.
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September 16, 2025
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Sharjah Ruler opens World Cong 2025 'We Are Inclusion'
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Honorary President of the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), officially opened the 18th edition of the World Congress 2025, titled “We Are Inclusion,” on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
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Tokyo, Seoul spar over sexual slavery in letters to UN
Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese compensation as violations of international law, after UN investigators criticised Tokyo for failing to ensure truth-finding and reparations for the victims.
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September 16, 2025
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US and China reach framework deal on TikTok
The United States and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, US officials said on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
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ALEC Holdings announces intention to float on DFM
ALEC Holdings today announced its intention to list 20 per cent of its share capital on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the Investment Corporation of Dubai (the “Selling Shareholder” or “ICD”) retaining the right to amend the size of the Offering at any time prior to the end of the subscription period at its sole discretion, subject to applicable laws and the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
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September 16, 2025
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McCullum backs Brook for Ashes vice-captaincy
England coach Brendon McCullum has left open the possibility of Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain during the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.
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September 16, 2025
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PSG maintain perfect start to Ligue 1, Ethan lifts Lille over Toulouse
A Bradley Barcola brace earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Lens in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan scored deep into second-half added time to give Lille a last-gasp victory.
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September 16, 2025
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UK defence academy to ban Israelis over Gaza war
Israelis will be barred from enrolling at a prestigious government-run defence studies institute in London over the war in Gaza, UK media reported Monday.
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September 16, 2025
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Sharjah real estate hits record Dhs4.9b in August transactions
Sharjah real estate market registers 75.8% year-on-year growth.
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September 16, 2025
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Kerala intensifies efforts to stop brain-eating amoeba
Health authorities in Kerala have issued a stern warning to violators of curbs against the spread of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), following a troubling surge in fatalities linked to the rare brain-eating amoeba in the southern Indian state.
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September 16, 2025
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Top Sharjah universities tackle real-world challenges via SRTIP
Faculty and students will collaborate with industry to develop practical, high-impact solutions through a historic research agreement
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September 16, 2025
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Release report on '2024 polls robbery,' PTI urges Observers
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has urged the Commonwealth Observer Group to officially release its report on the 'mega polls robbery' committed in February 8, 2024 general elections.
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September 16, 2025
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Iheanacho scores late penalty as Celtic go top
Debutant Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-gasp penalty as Celtic returned to the top of the Scottish Premiership on Sunday with a 2-1 win against Kilmarnock following a fan protest.
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September 16, 2025
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Paolini vows to fight until last ball for BJK Cup glory
Two-time major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed on Monday to “fight until the last ball” as she hopes to guide Italy to a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup title this week in Shenzhen.
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September 16, 2025
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3-month midday break ends for workers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that today, Monday, 15 September 2025, marks the last day of this year's run of the Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy, which commenced on 15 June in cooperation with the government and private sectors.
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September 16, 2025
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Modric opens account as Milan edge Bologna in tense encounter
Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the San Siro days after turning 40.
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September 16, 2025
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Cox snaps back at Bannon over Kirk shooting response
Utah’s governor is firing back at Steve Bannon and other Trump allies who are working to inflame passions and encourage rage among Republicans in response to the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Governor Spencer Cox appeared on CNN's State of the Union Sunday, where the Republican responded to criticism leveled against him by Bannon on his War Room podcast last week.
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September 16, 2025
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Researchers shift tactics to tackle extremism
Rebecca Kasen has seen and heard things in recent years in and around Michigan's capital city that she never would have expected. “It’s a very weird time in our lives,” said Kasen, executive director of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. Last November, a group of people were captured on surveillance video early one morning mocking a “Black Lives Matter” sign in the front window of the centre, with one of them vandalising its free pantry. That same fall, Women’s Center staff reported being harassed.
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September 16, 2025
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UK drops case against 2 men accused of spying for China
British prosecutors on Monday dropped charges of spying for China against two men, including a former researcher for a senior British lawmaker, provoking dismay from the government which said it was concerned about Beijing's espionage threat.
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September 16, 2025
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US president calls out the NATO secret
This seems to have been a well-kept secret. Even as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attacked countries like India for buying Russian oil and indirectly supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, European countries which are members of NATO, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom and Turkey, were continuing to buy oil from Russia in the last three years.
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September 16, 2025
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England beat Scotland, enter Women’s Rugby WC semis
England battered neighbours Scotland to keep their Women’s World Cup juggernaut rolling on, running in six tries in a lopsided 40-8 victory on Sunday to reach the semifinals and set a new world record for consecutive test wins.
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September 16, 2025
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Indian forces gun down Maoist rebel, 2 others
Indian security forces killed a top Maoist commander and two other rebels in a gun battle on Monday, officials said, as the government intensifies efforts to crush the decades-long conflict.
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September 16, 2025
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UAE rout Oman, Nissanka leads Lanka to win over Hong Kong
Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu slammed attacking half-centuries to power the UAE to a commanding 42-run victory over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
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Masdar City reinforces leadership in sustainable urban development
ABU DHABI: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi's pioneering sustainable urban community and thriving Free Zone, has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its position as a \"green print\" for cities worldwide and a global reference point for sustainable urban development.
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September 16, 2025
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Experts stress inclusion through communication
Experts stressed that genuine progress in supporting persons with intellectual disabilities is not measured by the quantity of tools or therapy sessions, but by the extent to which individuals are empowered to communicate, make decisions, and lead more independent, fulfilling lives through assistive technologies.
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September 16, 2025
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DCT Abu Dhabi leads global efforts to safeguard heritage
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that it will host \"Expert Modules for Strategic Knowledge Co-Creation,\" a series of focused seminars and workshops with cultural heritage experts that promotes an integrated approach and a unified strategy for preserving and showcasing both cultural and natural heritage.
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September 16, 2025
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AUS among top 10 varsities for sustainability, research
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been recognised among the world's leading institutions for its sustainability achievements in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
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