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'Biggest' eves' Asian Cup can help drive change: Official
Next year's Women's Asian Cup can help break down barriers for women in the region, a lead organiser told AFP, saying it will be the biggest tournament in its history.
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September 05, 2025
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Kerala tops in child survival; records lowest infant mortality
Kerala has maintained its position as a leader in public healthcare by recording the lowest infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the country.
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September 05, 2025
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Al Qasimia University launches Masters programmes
Al Qasimia University (AQU) has announced the launch of two Masters programmes: Arabic Language and Literature at the College of Arts and Humanities, and Jurisprudence and its Principles at the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, with the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.
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September 05, 2025
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Salem opens calligraphy exhibition in Sharjah
SHARJAH: Sheikh Salem Bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler's Office, inaugurated on Wednesday \"Bridging Generations,\" an exhibition celebrating the work of six Emirati calligraphers at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum.
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September 05, 2025
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Police bust religious conversion racket in Alwar, two arrested
In a major crackdown, Alwar district police busted an illegal religious conversion racket operating out of a hostel in Udyog Nagar, arresting two people who were allegedly converting poor children on the pretext of providing them education and shelter.
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September 05, 2025
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Ayuso outfoxes Romo to win Vuelta stage 12
UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Juan Ayuso outsmarted compatriot Javier Romo (Movistar) to win stage 12 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, his second stage win of this year's race, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard retaining the overall lead.
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September 05, 2025
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Abrar and Fakhar lead Pakistan to win over UAE
Abrar Ahmed took a four-wicket haul and returned with the career-best bowling figure of 4/9 to steer Pakistan to a comprehensive 31-run victory against the UAE in their tri-series match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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September 05, 2025
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UAE and UK committed to combating illicit finance
The UAE and UK governments have concluded significant bilateral meetings in London, held on Sept.2 to 3, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the global fight against illicit finance.
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September 05, 2025
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SDPW begins construction work on Dhaid camel market
Sharjah Directorate of Public Works (SDPW) has begun carrying out a project for a camel market in Al Khabyan area of Al Dhaid City, covering an area of 60,000 square metres as part of its efforts to develop infrastructure and enhance economic and heritage activities in the Central Region.
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September 05, 2025
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The truth is out there: Congress to hold hearings on UFOs
A House task force focused on government transparency announced it will hold a hearing next week concerning unidentified aerial phenomena, (UAPs) another name for unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
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September 05, 2025
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Leaders call for world peace on Prophet's birth anniversary
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on “X” platform: “On the anniversary of the birth of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the Prophet of humanity, love, and noble morals, we pray to Allah Almighty that peace and stability prevail in the region and the entire world, and that humanity enjoys security and harmony.”
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September 05, 2025
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Troops shouldn't be fighting America's culture wars
In little more than six months, the White House has sent uniformed troops into the streets of US cities more frequently and on thinner pretexts than any of its modern predecessors; it's even proposing to create standing units available for the president to deploy domestically on short notice. Administration officials say they're restoring law and order. What seems clearer is that they're undermining the world’s finest military and endangering its sacred bond with American citizens.
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September 05, 2025
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Australia's coach Schmidt warns of 'super tough' Argentina challenge
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt predicted on Thursday a ‘super tough’ clash in humid conditions against a rampant Argentina, with no room for complacency in a wide-open Rugby Championship.
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September 05, 2025
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Half a million flee homes in Punjab to escape flooding
Rivers are swelling to dangerous levels in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, forcing more than half a million people to flee their homes in the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.
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September 05, 2025
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Iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani is no more
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed.
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September 05, 2025
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Actress Rakul Preet Singh turns her make-up room into a karaoke studio
Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh simply knows how to unwind even while at work.
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September 05, 2025
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Soft inflation prompts Malaysian CB to keep rate steady at 2.75%
Malaysia's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady on Thursday and most analysts expect it to stay that way for the rest of the year.
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September 05, 2025
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Gattuso begins Italy salvage operation with WC on the line
Gennaro Gattuso begins his reign as Italy coach on Friday with the visit of Estonia and a contested fixture with Israel as he bids to stop the Azzurri from missing out on a third consecutive World Cup.
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September 05, 2025
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Canadian Hopkinson replaces Eales as Newcastle CEO
Newcastle United have appointed Canadian David Hopkinson as chief executive officer to replace Darren Eales, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
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September 05, 2025
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Labuschagne ‘back to drawing board’ in Ashes bid
Marnus Labuschagne has gone ‘back to the drawing board’ in a bid to regain his Australia spot for the Ashes, boosted by knowing he was once the top batsman in the world.
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September 05, 2025
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Kerala opposes tax on lottery
Kerala, which heavily relies on revenue from the alcohol and lottery sectors, feels the impact of prohibitively high taxes on “sin goods.”
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September 05, 2025
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Bovine TB outbreak must be treated the same way as Covid
Bovine tuberculosis should be treated with similar urgency seen during the Covid-19 pandemic if it is to be eradicated by the target year of 2038, scientists say.
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September 05, 2025
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Sharjah highlights global role in heritage preservation
A delegation from the Sharjah Archaeology Authority and the Holy Quran Academy showcased Sharjah’s global efforts in preserving and safeguarding human heritage, and promoting scientific research and cultural knowledge, in line with the vision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
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September 05, 2025
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'Downton Abbey' stars walk the red carpet one last time
The stars of “Downton Abbey” walked the red carpet in London on Wednesday for one last time as the hugely successful English country house saga finally comes to an end.
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September 05, 2025
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New Zealand wary of South Africa threat to Eden Park record
Robertson made three starting changes for Saturday's heavyweight Rugby Championship clash between the world's two top-ranked sides, in which star forward Ardie Savea will play his IOOth Test
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September 05, 2025
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Powerful rain and floods devastate northern India
Relentless monsoon rain have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, killing at least 90 people and displacing hundreds of thousands in recent weeks, government officials said.
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September 05, 2025
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EGA posts Dhs15.08 billion revenue in H1
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday reported revenues of Dhs15.08 billion ($4.11 billion) for the first half of 2025.
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September 05, 2025
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Forum discusses ways to boost UAE's digital services ecosystem
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism organised the second Zero Bureaucracy Forum in Dubai, showcasing its efforts to advance the digital services ecosystem and improve operational efficiency through the integration of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (Al).
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September 05, 2025
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Warriorz colts claim ILT20 Development tourney title
Sharjah Warriorz Development emerged champions of the third edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament, defeating Desert Vipers Development by four runs in a closely fought Final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Wednesday evening. After being bowled out for 134, the Warriorz snapped back with the ball, with the Vipers collapsing in the middle overs and eventually falling just short despite a strong start to the chase.
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September 05, 2025
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Patrick, last living son of Ernest Hemingway, dies at 97
Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who was inspired by his father to spend years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, died on Tuesday at age 97. Hemingway, the second of the author's three sons, died at his home in Bozeman, Montana, his grandson, Patrick Hemingway Adams, confirmed in a statement.
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