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Lebanese army plans to carry out 'sensitive missions'
Lebanon's military will soon carry out “sensitive missions,” the country’s army chief said late on Friday, in an apparent reference to the Lebanese government’s US-backed plan to disarm the Hizbollah militant group by the end of the year.
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August 31, 2025
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Irthi celebrates legacy of Emirati women artisans
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (IRTHI) marked Emirati Women's Day with an exquisite celebration of the nation's living heritage, hosting a private event that highlighted the skilled hands and creative spirit of its female artisans.
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August 31, 2025
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Djokovic and Alcaraz enter US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic edged closer to a semifinal showdown at the US Open on Friday as Aryna Sabalenka avenged the memory of a bitter defeat to power into the last 16.
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August 31, 2025
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Bosnia's economy to grow 2.4% in 2025: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy to grow 2.4 per cent in 2025 and 3 per cent in 2026, driven by consumption and exports but with elevated downside risks, it said in a staff report on Friday.
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August 31, 2025
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Foreign currency deposits in Korea decline last month
Foreign currency deposits in the Republic of Korea decreased for the first time in three months in July, central bank data showed.
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August 31, 2025
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Egypt signs $340m oil, gas exploration deals
Egypt has signed four agreements with international firms worth more than $340 million to explore oil and gas in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta, the Petroleum Ministry said on Saturday.
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August 31, 2025
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China's big banks warn of more margin pressure in second half
China's major state-owned banks have warned net interest margins will face increased pressure for the rest of the year as the world's second-largest economy grapples with deflation and global economic volatility.
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August 31, 2025
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Massive HIV outbreak at Adiala Jail affects 148 inmates
The Adiala Jail Rawalpindi has reported a massive outbreak of HIV-positive cases, with 148 infected inmates — the highest number recorded in any jail of Punjab so far, said a report.
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August 31, 2025
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Pakistan evacuates half a million stranded by floods
LAHORE 2,300 villages hit; over 800 boats and 1,300 rescue personnel involved in evacuating families; about 500 relief camps set up to provide shelter to families and their livestock; railways minister orders 24/7 monitoring.
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August 31, 2025
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Court upholds death sentence for woman's killer
The Dubai Appellate Court upheld the first-instance court’s ruling sentencing a young Arab man to death for the premeditated murder of his European girlfriend on a staircase near her apartment.
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August 31, 2025
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Albania honours UAE team for bravely combating wildfires
The Albanian government recognised the efforts of the rescue teams that took part in extinguishing the recent forest wildfires, including the UAE team. The recognition ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama along with senior military leaders.
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August 31, 2025
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Hamdan humanitarian relief ship sets sail for Gazans battling hunger
The ninth Hamdan humanitarian ship set sail on Saturday from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE's ongoing 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.'
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August 31, 2025
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GCL contenders open pathway for future chess stars
For the first time in the world of chess, the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, is creating a direct pathway for aspiring chess players to compete alongside the game's elite.
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August 31, 2025
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Roberts' 'After the Hunt' stirs #MeToo debate at film festival
Julia Roberts and filmmaker Luca Guadagnino faced pointed questions about complicity and undermining the feminist movement at a news conference for \"After the Hunt\" on Friday at the Venice Film Festival.
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August 31, 2025
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Simeone’s stuttering Atletico held, Valencia halt Getafe’s perfect start
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves on Saturday, leaving them without a win in their first three La Liga matches.
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August 31, 2025
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Zelensky condemns 'horrific murder' of leading politician
A former Ukrainian speaker of parliament who was a leading figure in the country’s pro-European protest movements of 2004 and 2014 was shot dead on Saturday in western Ukraine, officials said.
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August 31, 2025
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Mexico's CB hikes economic forecast
Mexico's economy is performing better than expected, the Bank of Mexico said on Friday in its quarterly report, while increasing its growth forecast for the rest of the year for Latin America’s second largest economy.
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August 31, 2025
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ITC announces activation of Ramp Metering system
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced the activation of the Ramp Metering system on the main entrances leading to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street.
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August 31, 2025
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Many flee Damascus in face of death threats
Dozens of families have fled a historically Alawite neighbourhood of Damascus under threat of death, amid fears for the community's future in the Syrian capital under new government, residents told AFP.
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August 31, 2025
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Paraguay's FIA WRC debut signals new era: Ben Sulayem
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), says Paraguay's debut in the FIA World Rally Championship this weekend and the season finale in Saudi Arabia point the way towards an exciting new era for rallying at the highest level.
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August 31, 2025
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UAE, Australia boost trade relations
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Australian Business Council in the UAE to discuss how the private sector can effectively leverage the opportunities of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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August 31, 2025
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BYD's profit falls in 2nd quarter
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell for the first time in more than three years, as its expansion hit a speed bump amid a government campaign against price wars.
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August 31, 2025
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National Bank of Canada's profit rises in third quarter
National Bank of Canada reported an increase in the third quarter profit, boosted by its wealth management business and higher income from interest. Its net interest income, the difference between what banks earn on loans and pay on deposits, surged more than 52 per cent to C$1.17 billion ($846.78 million).
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August 31, 2025
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Court orders woman to pay another Dhs164,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a woman to pay another Dhs159,000, in addition to a compensation of Dhs5,000. The case dates back to when a woman borrowed another's car, which was involved in a traffic accident caused by the defendant, according to the Saeed report.
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August 31, 2025
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Human Fraternity panel launches initiative in Venice
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), in collaboration with the Better World Fund (BWF), announced “The Ties That Bind: A Journey Toward Understanding and Human Fraternity”, a landmark initiative held alongside the Venice International Film Festival.
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August 31, 2025
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Traffic points cut for ADIHEX attendees
The Abu Dhabi Police have announced the introduction of a traffic point reduction service at the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2025, which kicked off today (Saturday) at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
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August 31, 2025
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India will not 'bow down' to US tariffs: Minister
India will not 'bow down' and instead focus on capturing new markets, trade minister Piyush Goyal said in his first public remarks since Washington imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods.
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August 31, 2025
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Parliament buildings set on fire in Indonesia
Indonesian protesters set ablaze regional parliament buildings in three provinces during continuing demonstrations on Saturday, a day after three people were killed in violence that has presented a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.
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August 31, 2025
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16 elite horses in fray for tenth round of UAE President's Cup Series race in Kazan
The Kazan International Equestrian Complex in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, will on Saturday host the tenth round of the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses.
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August 30, 2025
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Arsenal in injury crisis as Arteta seeks rare league win at Liverpool
Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the English Premier League title race as last season's top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending.
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