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India plans consumption tax cuts by October to strengthen economy
India’s government will slash the consumption tax it charges consumers and businesses by October, a top official said on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping tax reforms to boost the economy in the face of a trade conflict with Washington.
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August 16, 2025
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33% of UAE children spend 7 hours daily on laptop, phone screens: Study
As children across the UAE return to classrooms this month, Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE is urging parents and educators to take a closer look, literally, at the impact of screens on young eyes.
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August 16, 2025
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EGA to deliver CelestiAL-R billets to Sankyo Tateyama
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates and the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, announced an agreement to supply of CelestiAL-R billets to Sankyo Tateyama, the leading Japanese manufacture of aluminium components for architectural and industrial applications through our strategic partner ITOCHU Corporation.
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August 16, 2025
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Mahuchikh overcomes Olyslagers in Silesia Diamond League high jump
Ukraine's Olympic and world champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh notched up her 22nd Diamond League victory in a high jump shootout with Australian Nicola Olyslagers in Katowice on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Ajman Police ready to secure start of new academic year
Ajman Police, in cooperation with partners, are geared up to secure the start of the new 2025-2026 academic year as part of their efforts to enhance safety around schools and ensure smooth traffic flow on roads, providing a safe environment for students from the first school day.
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August 16, 2025
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Pak student sets world record with 24 A-Levels
ISLAMABAD: Bright British-Pakistani student Mahnoor Cheema has made several new world records in her A-Level examinations by completing an astonishing 24 A-Levels with distinctions — taking her straight into Exeter College at the prestigious University of Oxford, said a report.
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August 16, 2025
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South Korean president vows to build ‘military trust' with North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Friday to “respect” North Korea's political system and build “military trust,” a day after Pyongyang said it had no interest in improving relations with Seoul.
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August 16, 2025
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New method to predict malaria outbreaks
A pioneering study by researchers at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Zanzibar campus, has introduced a novel data-driven framework for modelling malaria transmission dynamics.
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August 16, 2025
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Sharjah, Pakistan to strengthen strategic economic partnership
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) underscored the profound bilateral business relations between Sharjah and Pakistan, built upon strong historical foundations and steadfast friendship linking the UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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August 16, 2025
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KP worst hit as rain lashes several parts of the country
Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rain across northern Pakistan have killed at least 199 people in the past 24 hours, national and local officials said on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
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Hassyan complex plant reaches 78% completion
The seawater desalination plant project at Hassyan complex, with a production capacity of up to 180 million gallons per day under the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model, has reached 78% completion and all phases are scheduled to be finalised by the first quarter of 2027.
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August 16, 2025
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Modi vows to protect farmers, cuts tax, pushes self-reliance
NEW DELHI
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August 16, 2025
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Foxconn sees robust AI demand continuing
Foxconn expects higher third-quarter revenue, it said on robust demand for artificial intelligence servers, which helped the world’s largest contract electronics maker report a forecast-beating 27 per cent increase in second-quarter profit.
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August 16, 2025
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Trump's deal puts our national security on sale
The White House named the price — 15% of their revenues from such sales - and the companies assented willingly. Never mind that the exports originally had been banned — by the Biden administration and Trump himself - because of national security concerns
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August 16, 2025
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King Charles pays tribute to UK veterans
King Charles III on Friday lauded the “courage” of veterans and civilians who paid a high price to end World War II, leading UK commemorations for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
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August 16, 2025
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Korea's import prices rebound for first time in 6 months
Korean import prices rose for the first time in six months in July, driven by rising global oil prices and a weaker Korean won, preliminary data from the Bank of Korea (BOK) showed.
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August 16, 2025
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Here are some suggestions about how to deal with the trolls
The poor guy got slapped around pretty badly, for the mistake of having an opinion some of his readers didn’t like.
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August 16, 2025
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UoS launches Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History
The University of Sharjah (UoS) has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History and Museum Studies, set to begin in the Fall of 2025 semester under the umbrella of the College of Fine Arts and Design.
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August 16, 2025
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Ease under trees: Qube Art Gallery turns Purva Grover's book into summer show
The group exhibition Summer Whispers Beneath the Trees curated by Noora - The Divine Spark in collaboration with acclaimed Dubai-based author Purva Grover, opened on August 13 at Qube Art Gallery, Al Quoz 3, Dubai. The show, to last till August 22, is an invitation to art and literature lovers to step into a world of warm memories, whispered stories, and the rewarding presence of trees.
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August 16, 2025
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Spain battles 14 major fires driven by high winds
Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of “unfavourable conditions” to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London.
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August 16, 2025
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Man to get Dhs160,000 in fraud case
The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases ordered a man to pay another Dhs160,000 in a fake investment case.
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August 16, 2025
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New initiative to inspire UAE's youth to explore green careers
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF, co-founding partners of Connect with Nature, introduced a new Work Experience initiative to prepare UAE youth for future roles in environmental conservation and sustainability.
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August 16, 2025
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RAK Properties posts Dhs160.6m net profit
RAK Properties recorded revenue of Dhs774.79 million for the H1 period.
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August 16, 2025
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MacIntyre grabs lead at BMW Championship
Robert MacIntyre used a red-hot putter to birdie the last six holes and surge to a three-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the US PGA Tour BMW Championship in Maryland on Thursday.
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August 16, 2025
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Myanmar villagers scavenge for food as hunger bites
People in western Myanmar have been driven to scavenging for bamboo shoots, as humanitarian workers warn a wartime blockade and aid cutbacks led by Washington have caused hunger cases to surge.
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August 16, 2025
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EPL referees to crack down on players holding in box
English Premier League (EPL) referees are likely to award more penalties this season in a tougher response to players who grapple and hold opponents in the penalty area.
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August 16, 2025
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Indian expats gather in Dubai to celebrate 79th Independence Day
Scores of Indians, from Dubai and other emirates, carrying Indian flags, beaming with pride, assembled with joy and excitement to be a part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations
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August 16, 2025
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Five killed as 'copter crashes during rescue mission
Five people were killed on Friday when a government helicopter, engaged in bringing essential supplies to the flood affected areas, crashed in Changi Banda area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the provincial government said.
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August 16, 2025
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Lebanon PM slams Hizbollah chief's civil war 'threats'
BEIRUT: Hizbollah leader Naim Qassem vowed Friday to fight government plans to disarm his group, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accusing him of making \"unacceptable\" threats to unleash civil war.
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August 16, 2025
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UAE likely to receive rain today, says NCM
The country is expected to experience light rainfall in eastern and southern areas on Saturday, continuing until Monday, due to the impact of a weak surface low-pressure system extending from the east, accompanied by an upper-level high-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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