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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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August 30, 2025
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2 jailed for abusing drugs in labour quarters
Two Asians were caught using narcotics inside a labour accommodation before their supervisor discovered them.
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August 30, 2025
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Lyon find cause for optimism after turbulent summer in French League
Condemned to relegation two months ago before being handed a reprieve on appeal, Lyon have emerged from the most turbulent period in their modern history with some cause for optimism after enjoying a strong start to the season in France.
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August 30, 2025
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Stock markets retreat as US inflation clouds rates outlook
Stock markets fell on Friday, with US indexes retreating from record highs as a key US inflation reading accelerated, lowering the possibility of sustained interest rate cuts in the coming months.
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August 30, 2025
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Nvidia CEO says AI boom far from over after tepid sales forecast
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concern about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips and said ‘opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five years.
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August 30, 2025
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Police killing sparks unrest in Indonesia
Hundreds of Indonesians protested at sites across Jakarta on Friday over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle, triggering calls for police reform in the first major test for President Prabowo Subianto’s nearly year-old government.
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August 30, 2025
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Kerala mulls 5-day work week for government employees
After many aborted takeoffs, Kerala state government has reignited discussions on reducing the working days of government offices to five days per week, after declaring the two remaining days as holidays.
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August 30, 2025
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Parcels under $800 lose US duty-free status
Low-value imports lost their duty-free status in the United States on Friday as part of President Donald Trump's agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods and resetting global trade with tariffs.
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August 30, 2025
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Europe vows to ramp up support for Ukraine
European defence ministers pledged on Friday to ramp up support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia, a day after a Russian air assault on Kyiv killed 23 people and badly damaged a European diplomatic compound.
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August 30, 2025
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Ahmed Bin Mohammed meets Emirati scholars
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, met outstanding Emirati students heading to top-ranked universities as part of Dubai's scholarship programmes and honoured the emirate’s top-performing high school graduates at an event held in the emirate.
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August 30, 2025
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Dollar set for monthly drop on growing US rate cut wagers
The dollar was steady on Friday but poised for a 2 per cent drop in August against major currencies on rising bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, while worries about the threats to the US central bank's independence linger.
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August 30, 2025
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Chivu’s Inter turning the page on Champions League humiliation
Inter Milan head into Sunday's match with Udinese on the up after a show of force in Cristian Chivu’s coaching debut at the San Siro suggested they will be Napoli’s main challengers for the Serie A title.
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August 30, 2025
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UAE to boost intellectual property protection and patent registration
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Science Park, part of Tecom Group, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of intellectual property (IP) protection and patent registration.
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