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Springboks make 10 changes for second Test against Australia
South Africa have made IO changes to their starting XV for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday as coach Rassie Erasmus wields the axe following a shock 38-22 loss to the tourists in Johannesburg last weekend.
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August 20, 2025
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EU-US trade deal stalls over digital platforms regulation
The anticipated trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, initially announced on 27th July, is facing major obstacles, most notably a dispute over the European Digital Services Act (DSA), which imposes strict obligations on major online platforms regarding content moderation.
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August 20, 2025
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Lyles excited about racing toward world title defence
Noah Lyles was ‘super excited’ on Tuesday about his progress toward defending his IOO and 200 meters titles at track and field’s world championships next month.
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August 20, 2025
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Messi to lead Argentina squad at WC qualifiers
Argentina’s national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.
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August 20, 2025
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New tieup to advance AΙ in education globally
Alef Education, a global leader in education technology based in the UAE, on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Liquid Al, a leading efficient foundation models company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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August 20, 2025
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Valu closes its 17th securitised bond issuance
Valu, MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced the successful closing of its I7th securitised bond issuance, valued at EGP 460.7 million, with EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena).
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August 20, 2025
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Qatar urges a Gaza truce after 'positive response' from Hamas
A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive on some of the territory's most populated areas.
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August 20, 2025
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Shurooq invests over Dhs300m to develop 'Sharjah Collection'
In response to the global shift towards wellness tourism and slow, meaningful travel, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has invested over Dhs300 million in recent years to develop the “Sharjah Collection” — a portfolio of seven luxury eco-retreats designed to offer restorative experiences rooted in nature, heritage, and sustainability.
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August 20, 2025
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Heatwave may ‘grip' UAE for nearly a month
The region will experience hot and humid weather conditions, known as “Wa'kat Suhail” or “Zafarat Suhail” (Canopus heatwaves), from the appearance of the star Canopus in late August 2025 until the autumnal equinox on Sept.23, 2025, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences.
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August 20, 2025
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Injuries force Britain's Edmund to retire at 30
Kyle Edmund has been forced to retire at the age of 30 after going through a turbulent few years due to injuries, the former British number one said.
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August 20, 2025
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Putin deal unlikely, no US troop for Ukraine: Trump
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that US troops would not be sent to Ukraine to defend against Russia, after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before.
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August 20, 2025
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Ronaldo gets hero's welcome in Hong Kong as Al Nassr prevail over Al Ittihad
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome on Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play.
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August 20, 2025
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Scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save cockatoos
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world’s most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree.
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August 20, 2025
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Sharjah Charity distributes 6,500 school bags
Sharjah Charity Association launched the “Back to School” exhibition at the headquarters of the Women's Union Association in Sharjah, attracting a large turnout from beneficiary families.
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August 20, 2025
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FIFPRO urges India to revive top league
The global footballers’ union on Tuesday called on India to swiftly revive their top-tier competition, saying the “escalating uncertainty” was affecting the livelihoods of national players and staff.
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August 20, 2025
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Mrunal Thakur embraces her love for photography by sharing candid shots
Ahead of World Photography Day on Tuesday, actress Mrunal Thakur decided to “open a piece of her heart” by dropping some candid clicks from her camera.
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August 20, 2025
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Xiaomi's second quarter revenue up 30.5 per cent
A rise in shipments of smartphones, especially in Southeast Asia, helped to boost Xiaomi’s second-quarter revenue by 30.5%, the smartphone and EV company said on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a sluggish global market.
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August 20, 2025
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Judges given a day to report 'interference'
The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC) has decided that the concerned judge must report any instance of external influence within 24 hours, with actions finalised within 14 days in this connection.
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August 20, 2025
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Canada's annual inflation rate eases to 1.7%
Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7% in July from 1.9% in the prior month as lower year-on-year gasoline prices kept the consumer price index low, but core measures of inflation stayed sticky, data showed on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Abu Dhabi court throws out loan fraud case
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man against another demanding the repayment of Dhs15,000, along with additional fines.
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August 20, 2025
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Swiatek downs Paolini to claim maiden Cincinnati Open title as Alcaraz wins after ailing Sinner retires in final
Iga Swiatek filled in a piece of her career tennis puzzle on Monday as she won the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time with a 7-5, 6-4 defeat of Jasmine Paolini.
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August 20, 2025
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Netanyahu slams Macron for fuelling 'antisemitism'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upbraided President Emmanuel Macron in a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, blaming the French leader's move to recognise a Palestinian state for fuelling antisemitism.
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August 20, 2025
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Masdar committed to backing Saudi's clean energy objectives
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar, and consortium partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced they have reached financial close for the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Sadawi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, a landmark project under the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP) which is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy.
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August 20, 2025
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Bali police arrest Peruvian over drugs smuggling
A Peruvian woman has been arrested in Indonesia's Bali after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into the resort island using a sex toy and hiding drugs in her underwear, police said on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Jordan emerges as top medical tourism destination
The number of medical tourists is increasing significantly as more people from GCC countries are considering Jordan as their top destination.
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August 20, 2025
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CBUAE suspends licence of YAS Takaful
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended YAS Takaful PJSC’s licence, pursuant to article 33(2)(k) of Federal Decree Law No. (48) of 2023 Regulating Insurance Activities.
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August 19, 2025
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Gulf citizen ordered to pay blood money in accident case
Dubai Misdemeanour Court fined a Gulf citizen Dhs10,000 and obligated him to pay Dhs50,000 in blood money to the heirs of an Asian who died in a run-over accident on Al Wasl Road while crossing near a pedestrian zone.
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August 19, 2025
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Singapore's exports fall 4.6 per cent in July
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 4.6% in July from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Monday, weaker than analysts' estimates as pharmaceuticals led a drop in non-electronics shipments.
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August 19, 2025
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Fresh rain kills 20 more, halts rescue operations
Fresh torrential rains in northern Pakistan killed at least 20 people on Monday, local officials said, as the region is ravaged by an unusually intense monsoon season that has left more than 300 people dead in recent days.
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August 19, 2025
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PML-N, PPP refuse to sign APC declaration
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) refused to sign a declaration adopted by an All Parties Conference (APC) that among other things demanded immediate halt to all military operations and described terrorism, extremism, and lawlessness as an outcome of poor government policies.
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