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India defeat valiant Oman by 21 runs to remain unbeaten
A gritty half-century from Sanju Samson (56 off 45) and a historic milestone for Arshdeep Singh, who became the first Indian men’s cricketer to claim 100 T20I wickets, headlined India’s 21-run victory over Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday, keeping their unbeaten run intact in the men’s T20 Asia Cup 2095.
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September 20, 2025
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Brazilian Supreme Court voted to convict Jair Bolsonaro
When President Donald Trump mustered a military parade in Washington in June, my mind flashed back to a video I once watched in a Rio de Janeiro museum.
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September 20, 2025
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McLachlan talks Lilith Fair and her first new album in 11 years
Sarah McLachlan’s first album in over a decade was supposed to be her last. At least, it felt that way to her for a short while. Out Friday, the release, titled “Better Broken,” has been many years in the making. “It had been so long since I'd made a record,\" she told The Associated Press. “I kind of thought, maybe this is my last one.”
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September 20, 2025
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Thailand plans lower borrowing in 2026 fiscal year
Thailand’s government plans to decrease borrowing by 7.88 to about 2.37 trillion baht ($74.53 billion) for the 2026 fiscal year starting on October 1, according to two market sources and a government presentation seen by Reuters.
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September 20, 2025
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Thailand’s king endorses new cabinet led by Anutin
Thailand's king endorsed on Friday a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul after a court order removed his predecessor due to ethics violations and public outrage over a deadly border dispute between the Southeast Asian country and its neighbour, Cambodia.
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September 20, 2025
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'Young Arab Pioneers' ramps up empowerment of youth
The fourth edition of the Young Arab Pioneers initiative in Abu Dhabi, running until 19 September, featured a dynamic programme combining hands-on training, knowledge exchange, and exposure to successful institutional models.
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September 20, 2025
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EU to cut emissions up to 72.5% by 2035
EU climate ministers on Thursday agreed to send a “statement of intent” to the UN, outlining what climate goal the EU eventually hopes to approve.
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September 20, 2025
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Global stocks steady, dollar up as Trump and Xi talk
Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose on Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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September 20, 2025
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US comics lambast ‘blatant censorship’
Late-night TV comics skewered US President Donald Trump and denounced “blatant censorship” after Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was pulled off air over his comments on the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 20, 2025
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Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.
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September 20, 2025
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Turkish Airlines launches flights to Port Sudan
Connecting more destinations across Africa than any other global carrier, Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Port Sudan, increasing its number of destinations in Africa to 63.
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September 20, 2025
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Decent work on climate, thanks to Gavin Newsom
CALIFORNIA Thanks partly to pressure from Newsom, lawmakers struck a series of deals to limit electric rate increases, boost clean-energy supplies and extend an emissions-reduction programme called cap-and-trade
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September 20, 2025
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Families in Britain are £20,000 worse off than 20 years ago
Families in Britain are tens of thousands of pounds worse off due to two decades of sharply declining living standards, a damning new report have revealed.
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September 20, 2025
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Marseille hoping to catch PSG at the right time in French League
Marseille play host to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in French football's biggest club fixture on Sunday, and are hoping it is the ideal time to face the reigning European champions.
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September 20, 2025
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Kim oversees drone test, orders AI development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an attack drone and ordered greater use of artificial intelligence (Al) in the technology, state media said on Friday.
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September 20, 2025
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Hamdan launches ‘Rashid Villages’ in memory of Sheikh Rashid
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, on Friday launched 'Rashid Villages,' a global humanitarian initiative aimed at preserving and extending the legacy of his late brother, Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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September 20, 2025
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Mohammed urges UN to renew its pledge to humanity
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, delivered a recorded message marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
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September 20, 2025
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Melania Trump's fashion sets the world talking
The US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down in London on September 16th for their UK state visit.
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September 20, 2025
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Israel threatens use of unprecedented force
The Israeli military warned on Friday it would operate with “unprecedented force” in Gaza City, telling residents to flee as it presses its ground offensive on the territory’s largest urban centre.
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September 20, 2025
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Trump's admiration for royals gives PM a card to play
Donald Trump's admiration for the British royal family gives Sir Keir Starmer a unique card to play, and he has played it with a ruthless absence of modesty.
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September 20, 2025
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New biometric system for UAE travellers to Schengen area
The European Union's mission to the UAE announced via its official X account the upcoming launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES), a transformative digital system for travellers to the Schengen Region.
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September 20, 2025
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du announces 5G network advancement
DUBAI: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced 5G+, its next-gen 5G network advancement. 5G+ utilises du’s 5G- ‘Advanced architecture to deliver up to double the network speed. This will transform how customers experience mobile connectivity with unprecedented speed and performance that transforms everyday digital activities.
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September 20, 2025
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CEPA's impact on the India-UAE economic corridor highlighted
In a landmark step to further strengthen the India-UAE economic partnership, a high-level closed-door meeting hosted by the UAE-India Business Council - UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) was convened on Friday in Dubai, bringing together top officials and business leaders from both nations.
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September 20, 2025
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Terland hat-trick fires Man.Utd into Women's Champions League
Norway striker Elisabeth Terland scored a hat-trick as Manchester United hammered Brann 3-0 on Thursday to reach the main draw of the Women's Champions League for the first time.
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September 20, 2025
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Court acquits Asian woman of bringing narcotics
The Dubai Court of Appeal has acquitted a 36-year-old Asian woman of charges related to importing narcotic substances, overturning a first-instance court ruling that had sentenced her to 10 years in jail, followed by deportation, and a fine of Dhs100,000.
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September 20, 2025
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Trump says he will visit China in 'early part of next year'
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a regional summit to take place at the end of October in South Korea and will visit China in the “early part of next year,” following a phone call the leaders shared on Friday.
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September 20, 2025
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Slot thanks Everton for solidarity after Jota tragedy
Liverpool manager Arne Slot thanked Everton for the support they showed their Merseyside rivals after Diogo Jota’s tragic death in July.
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September 20, 2025
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Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
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September 20, 2025
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Asian Youth Para Games preparation reviewed
DUBAI: The Supreme Committee for the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games held its first meeting at Dubai Municipality under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.
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September 20, 2025
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Civilians bear brunt as Sudan war expands: UN
Sudan's war intensified as it entered its third year, with civilian deaths, including summary executions, and ethnic violence rising during the first six months of 2025, a UN report said on Friday.
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