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India proposes lowering GST on small cars, sending shares higher
India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock markets.
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August 19, 2025
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China stocks rally to decade-high
China stocks closed at their highest level since 2015 on Monday, extending a months-long rally driven by easing trade tensions and abundant liquidity, while pushing market capitalisation to a record peak.
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August 19, 2025
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Emirati Rashid Al Shamsi scales Mount Elbrus
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and strong winds in Russia’s Caucasus mountain range.
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August 19, 2025
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Arteta relieved to escape from Old Trafford with a victory
Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday was far from a masterful performance against the better side but manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to escape from Old Trafford with all three points in their Premier League season-opener.
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August 19, 2025
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Libya farm owner unleashes his pet lion on worker
A shocking video that recently went viral on social media has ignited widespread outrage in both Libya and Egypt, after it showed a Libyan farm owner deliberately unleashing a lion on an Egyptian worker.
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August 19, 2025
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Dubai Police foil bid to smuggle rare $25 million pink diamond
In an operation named 'Pink Diamond', Dubai Police successfully recovered an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million after it was stolen by a 3-member gang and foiled the criminals' attempt to smuggle it out of the country. The thieves were arrested within 8 hours of the crime.
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August 19, 2025
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This is why the death of the communal space matters
It's a space where you can complain about your day while listless daytime TV hums in the background.
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August 19, 2025
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'India is proud of your feat,' PM tells Shukla
Indian Air Force's (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his successful mission to the International Space Station-a first ever by an Indian.
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August 19, 2025
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America to 'help out' Europe in securing Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would “help out” Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, as he and President Volodymyr Zelensky began a hastily arranged White House meeting to discuss a path to peace.
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August 19, 2025
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Masdar allocates over $1.685b of green bond proceeds
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, today published its 2024 Green Finance Report, outlining the renewable energy projects financed by Masdar's green bond issuances and impacts achieved.
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August 19, 2025
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Silva, Malheiro excel as Al Wasl cruise past Bani Yas, Al Wahda beat Ajman
Al Wasl began their Adnoc Pro League season in impressive fashion, recording a 2-0 victory over Bani Yas at Zabeel Stadium on the opening matchweek.
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August 19, 2025
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Empower signs contract to design new plant in Dubai Science Park
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park.
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August 19, 2025
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Jota will forever be part of soccer history: Felix
Joao Felix said on Monday that Portugal teammate and close friend Diogo Jota will “forever be a part of football history” following the Liverpool star's death aged 28.
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August 19, 2025
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Infantino slams racial abuse in German Cup games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as “unacceptable”, in a statement issued on Monday.
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August 19, 2025
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ADAFSA shuts down butchery over violation of rules
Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down BOHA Butchery in Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, which holds trade licence no. CN-5225559, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for its danger to public health.
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August 19, 2025
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Marsh expects little change in Oz's aggressive approach to ODIs against SA
Australia's stand-in ODI skipper Mitchell Marsh said he does not anticipate a major shift in the side's batting approach as they move from T20Is against South Africa to ODIs against the same opposition, starting at the Cazalys Stadium on Tuesday. After captaining Australia to 2-1 T20I series win, Marsh will again lead the ODI side in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, who has been rested. In the T20I series, Australia employed a strategy of attacking from the word go - which brought success but also left them dealing with collapses.
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August 19, 2025
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Javelin star Kitaguchi finds new home in small Czech town
Reigning Olympic and world javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has found a new home in a remote corner of the Czech Republic, a country that is home to several javelin legends.
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August 19, 2025
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Ras Al Khaimah explores cooperation with Peru
Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with Alberto Alejandro Farje Orna, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the UAE, to discuss ways of enhancing trade and economic relations between Ras Al Khaimah and Peru.
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August 19, 2025
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South Sudan crisis threatens to engulf region: UN
Renewed fighting in South Sudan risks spreading to the wider region against the backdrop of a worsening humanitarian situation, a senior UN official warned on Monday.
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August 19, 2025
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UK borrowing costs up ahead of expected rise in inflation
British government borrowing costs rose on Monday to their highest in months ahead of data on Wednesday that is likely to show accelerating inflation which could slow the pace of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England.
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August 19, 2025
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Newcastle rope in Villa midfielder Ramsey
Newcastle on Sunday announced they had signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.
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August 19, 2025
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Residents plant Neem trees to save the environment
A group of residents including children as young as 6 years old, housewives and men of all age groups have participated in a tree plantation drive to play their role in the efforts to save the environment around their community and make Dubai a green city.
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August 19, 2025
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Vitinha powers PSG to victory over Nantes, Angers spoil Paris FC’s return
Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue I title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha’s deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a IO victory away to Nantes.
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August 19, 2025
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IFZA works to support and build a collaborative business ecosystem
IFZA, one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing Free Zone communities, has announced the launch of IFZA Panama, a landmark step in its global expansion strategy.
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August 19, 2025
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EIF appoints Al Mheiri as general manager
The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) Board of Directors announced on Monday the appointment of Marwan Al Mheiri as its General Manager.
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August 19, 2025
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No.1 Scheffler outlasts MacIntyre to claim BMW Championship title
Scottie Scheffler chipped in for birdie from 82 feet on the 17th hole on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour's BMW Championship by two strokes over Scotland's Robert Macintyre.
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August 19, 2025
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India, China discuss border peace, trade
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday discussed border peace, trade issues and bilateral exchanges, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
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August 19, 2025
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Gold gains on soft yields
Gold prices eked out gains on Monday, helped by lower US Treasury yields, while market players awaited US President Donald Trump's meeting
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August 19, 2025
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Nakheel awards Dhs2.6b contract for Bay Villas
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth Dhs2.6 billion to Fibrex Contracting for the construction of the Bay Villas project at the Dubai Islands.
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August 19, 2025
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SC announces a series of facilities for judges
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced a series of new facilities and regulations for judges through circulars and orders issued between Oct.26, 2024 and Aug.l2, 2085, said a report.
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