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Madagascar into first CHAN final as Morocco beat Senegal
Ten-man Madagascar produced a dramatic extra-time winner to beat Sudan IO in Dar es Salaam and book their place in their first ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) final.
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August 28, 2025
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Dominant McLaren team return as favourites to Verstappen's backyard
Formula One ends its August break and goes straight back to the beach at Zandvoort this weekend, with Max Verstappen’s rowdy orange army cheering the home Dutch hero against McLaren domination.
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August 28, 2025
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Rohingya hope Bangladesh can tackle crisis
The rain was relentless the night Mohammad Kaisar fled for his life from his home in Myanmar's Maungdaw township.
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August 28, 2025
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Mexican boxer Chavez returns to training after US deportation
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has returned to training following his release from prison as he awaits trial in Mexico for alleged cartel ties following his deportation from the United States.
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August 28, 2025
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Israel calls Gaza City evacuation 'inevitable'
Israeli and US officials were to meet Wednesday in Washington to discuss postwar Gaza, even as Israel's military called the evacuation of Gaza City “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive and no signs of a ceasefire were in sight.
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August 28, 2025
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Ashwin announces retirement from IPL, aims to play in overseas T20 leagues
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday through a social media post on his 'X’ account.
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August 28, 2025
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Space42 signs strategic MoU with Angola
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company announced today the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM).
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August 28, 2025
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Neeraj aims for more Diamond League glory in Zurich
The Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra will return to Switzerland's iconic Letzigrund Stadium, the same venue in Zurich first and only Diamond League trophy three year ago in 2022, to compete in the men’s javelin throw competition in a bid to reclaim the trophy at the Diamond League Final 2025.
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August 28, 2025
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Nepal's naked ruling celebrated by holy men
Nepal's Supreme Court has ruled that naked Hindu holy men need not wear clothes to attend a revered temple, declaring that their age-old tradition of nudity is not obscenity.
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August 28, 2025
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Newsom has made it clear that rooftop solar is not a priority
The California Supreme Court just gave state officials a golden opportunity to revitalize the rooftop solar industry, helping millions of homes and businesses lower their electric bills and fight the climate crisis. Unfortunately, there's little chance Gov, Gavin Newsom will do it.
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August 28, 2025
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Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia'
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with the return of Hollywood royalty to Italy's swanky movie showcase, where 21 films from around the globe will vie for the prestigious Golden Lion award. Julia Roberts and George Clooney are the biggest names expected at the 82nd edition of the world's longest-running festival, with a cavalcade of respected film directors, from Kathryn Bigelow and Guillermo del Toro to Jim Jarmusch, all due to arrive on the sandy Lido across the Venice lagoon. Alongside the stars and glitzy atmosphere are films that promise to provoke debate, such as the Gaza film \"The Voice of Hind Rajab\" from two-time Oscar nominee Kaouther Ben Hania.
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August 28, 2025
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PTV to get Rs 11 billion subsidy from govt
The government has approved a subsidy of Rsll billion for the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) - one-third to be disbursed immediately, to offset the losses it would sustain due to the withdrawal of Rs35 in monthly fee charged through electricity bills.
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August 28, 2025
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Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to rapper facing rape charges
The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Hiran Das Murali, widely recognised by his stage name Vedan, on Wednesday.
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August 28, 2025
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Schools key to maintaining Islamic, Arab values: Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday received Sarah Bint Youssef Al Amiri, Minister of Education, heading the accompanying delegation at Al Badi Palace.
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August 28, 2025
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We seek an equitable world for women, says NAMA DG
Interested in the heavy stuff of numbers normally associated with men, an Emirati from Sharjah is leading a movement, which, in the past decade, has helped women fuel their potential for nation-building.
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August 28, 2025
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Team Emirates win time-trial, Vingegaard reclaims lead at Vuelta a Espana
Jonas Vingegaard reclaimed the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on the fifth-stage team time-trial on Wednesday, while UAE Team Emirates-XRG riders Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida climbed to second and third in the standings.
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August 28, 2025
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Firms commend top achievers on Emirati Women’s Day
Government entities along with private firms are celebrating the Emirati Women's Day under the inspiring theme ‘Hand in Hand, Celebrating the 5Oth, through a wide scale of activities and recognizing the vital role in every segment of the life across the UAE.
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August 28, 2025
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SRTA completes 17-km Al Rafia Road project
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has completed a project to develop and upgrade the road linking Interchange IO and Al Rafi'a area, all the way to Emirates Road.
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August 28, 2025
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FTA calls on Taxable Persons to retain records, documentation
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has emphasised the obligation for all Taxable Persons subject to the UAE Corporate Tax to maintain all records and documents supporting the information provided in their Tax Returns or any other document required to be submitted to the FTA. These records enable the FTA to verify the Taxable Person's Taxable Income for Corporate Tax purposes.
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August 28, 2025
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CONDOR signs MoU with Hungary's firm
CONDOR, a Brazilian leader in nonlethal technologies and part of the UAE's EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (S&D), a major telecommunications, IT, and defence-industrial group in Hungary and the Western Balkans, to explore the establishment of a regional hub in Hungary for advanced nonlethal solutions.
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August 28, 2025
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UAE faces 33,000 cyberattacks in 6 months
The United Arab Emirates recorded 33,165 cyberattacks in the first half of 2025, with some campaigns lasting more than three hours-the longest durations anywhere in the Middle East.
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August 28, 2025
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Djokovic battles past Svajda as Kostyuk, Raducanu move ahead
Novak Djokovic battled past American qualifier Zachary Svajda in four sets on Wednesday to reach the US Open third round for a record-equalling 19th time.
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August 28, 2025
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Syria condemns Israeli strike that killed six soldiers
Syria on Wednesday condemned an Israeli drone strike that killed six soldiers the previous day, calling it a \"clear violation\" of the country's sovereignty.
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August 28, 2025
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Isak selected by Sweden for WC qualifiers amid Newcastle standoff
Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has been called up by Sweden for World Cup qualifiers despite being sidelined by his club as he tries to force a move to Liverpool.
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August 28, 2025
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Over 30 killed in J&K landslide, PM, CM and Shah express grief
At least 30 people were killed and 14 others were injured after a landslide hit the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in J&K’s Reasi district, even as the water level in all the rivers of Jammu division and the Jhelum River in Kashmir flowed above the flood level on Wednesday.
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August 28, 2025
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Trump's 50% trade tariffs on Indian goods come into effect
Steep US tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect on Wednesday, threatening a steep blow to India's overseas trade in its largest export market.
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August 28, 2025
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Rudiger returns, Sane dropped for Germany World Cup qualifiers
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has brought back centre-back Antonio Rudiger while dropping winger Leroy Sane in his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September.
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August 28, 2025
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Work underway to explore new wells in Zohr gas field
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said that work is ongoing to drill new wells in the Zohr gas field.
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August 28, 2025
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Adnoc signs 15-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with IndianOil
Adnoc announced that it has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil), India’s largest integrated and diversified energy company, for the supply of I million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced primarily from Adnoc’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project.
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August 28, 2025
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Stock markets waver ahead of Nvidia earnings
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from Al giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.
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