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Cambodia, Thai officials meet to iron out truce details
Thai and Cambodian officials met in Malaysia on Monday for the first round of cross-border committee talks since a tense ceasefire was brokered last week after five days of deadly armed border clashes that killed dozens and displaced over 260,000 people.
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August 05, 2025
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Afjan claims victory at UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in Netherlands
Afjan, owned by Al Shaqab Racing, delivered a thrilling performance to secure victory at the 8th leg of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses on Sunday at the Duindigt Turf Racecourse in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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August 05, 2025
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GIC buys 25% stake in Spain broadband venture
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC will acquire a 25% stake in a Spanish fibre optic broadband venture between MasOrange and Vodafone Spain, the three companies said on Monday, helping GIC to boost its presence in a key European telecom market.
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August 05, 2025
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Air Arabia expands services to Bangkok
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier operator, announced the expansion of its flight services to Bangkok, Thailand with the addition of a third daily flight starting from October 26, 2025.
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August 05, 2025
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Dubai-based Pak resident treated for rare condition
DUBAI: In a landmark medical achievement, Aster Hospital, Mankhool, ranked No. 4 on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals in the UAE list for 2025, successfully treated a young Dubai resident diagnosed with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS), a rare and potentially life-threatening vein condition that blocks blood flow from the upper body back to the heart.
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August 05, 2025
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Stocks rise as investors cling to hopes for US rate cuts
Global stocks rose on Monday, boosted by the prospect of lower interest rates, after a weak US jobs report prompted a dramatic reassessment of the rate outlook and ignited concern over the reliability of US economic data.
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August 05, 2025
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Swiss luxury watchmakers' shares drop after tariff shock
Swiss luxury watchmakers' shares, including Richemont and Swatch, were volatile in early trade on Monday, reflecting the challenge for the industry after US President Donald Trump set a 39 per cent tariff on Swiss imports.
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August 05, 2025
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Gold eases as yields rise, investors book profits
Gold eased on Monday due to slightly firmer US Treasury yields and profit-taking following last week's sharp rally driven by weak US jobs data.
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August 05, 2025
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Tribal titan Shibu Soren dies after prolonged illness
Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum on Monday as former Jharkhand Chief Minister and founding patron of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Shibu Soren, passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness.
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August 05, 2025
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President awards US envoy the 1st Class Order of Zayed II
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, awarded Martina Strong, US Ambassador to the UAE, the First Class Order of Zayed II, in recognition of her efforts during her tenure in the country and her contributions to developing and strengthening strategic relations between the two countries in various fields.
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August 05, 2025
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S.Africa plans measures to support exporters
South Africa said it would draft measures to support exporters hit by US President Donald Trump's new 30% tariff, which is expected to trigger widespread job losses in the nation’s automotive and agriculture industries.
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August 04, 2025
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Fresh sectarian clashes kill four more in Syria’s Sweida province
Renewed sectarian clashes in southern Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province killed at least four people on Sunday, a war monitor said, in the first deadly incident since a ceasefire last month.
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August 04, 2025
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Mamata slams BJP over ‘Bengali called Bangladeshi’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Sunday, condemned the BJP after a letter from Delhi Police referred to Bengali as a “Bangladeshi language.”
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August 04, 2025
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India's first bullet train to start very soon: Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India’s first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations \"very soon,\" and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes.
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August 04, 2025
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South Korea on high alert amid heavy rain forecast
Heavy rain is expected to affect most regions of South Korea on Sunday, with downpours of up to 150 millimetres forecast in southern areas through Tuesday, the state weather agency said.
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August 04, 2025
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Al Ain Chess Club concludes Majlis tourney and fetes 52 winners
As part of its community-focused efforts to strengthen social partnerships and promote the culture of chess among various segments of society, the Al Ain Chess and Mind Games Club has concluded its Majlis Tournaments, held in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Majlis Affairs and hosted at Al Jufair Majlis.
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August 04, 2025
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PCB issues 'blanket ban' on playing in WCL in future
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 'blanket ban' on future participation in the T20 World Championship of Legends (WCL) on Sunday, accusing the organisers of being biased in favor of India.
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August 04, 2025
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ACWA Power records massive growth
ACWA Power earlier had announced a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire several power and water assets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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August 04, 2025
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UK govt to jail people behind online smuggling ads
Britain said people who advertise fake passports or people-smuggling services on social media could face up to five years in prison, in the government's latest effort to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats.
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August 04, 2025
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Dubai arrests 2 people for bank and e-wallet fraud
The Anti-Fraud Centre in the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police has apprehended two fraudsters involved in exploiting individuals' bank accounts and digital wallets for criminal activities, including transferring funds obtained through online fraud.
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August 04, 2025
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Oval downpour leaves England and India series on knife-edge
Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit hundreds before England's series finale against India was left on a knife-edge after an Oval downpour cut short Sunday's fourth day.
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August 04, 2025
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Natural gas connection project implemented
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has begun implementing the first phase of the natural gas network connection project for Al Dhaid City.
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August 04, 2025
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Lookman seeks transfer from Atalanta after poor treatment
Forward Ademola Lookman said on Sunday he had put in a formal transfer request at Atalanta after facing poor treatment at the Italian club.
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August 04, 2025
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300,000 march for Gaza on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Tens of thousands of demonstrators brave pouring rain; protesters demand peace and aid for Gaza; diplomatic pressure on Israel increases as nations recognise Palestine; UAE delivers 65 tonnes of medical supplies to Gaza.
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August 04, 2025
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi emerges as top attraction
ABU DHABI: Since its inauguration in May 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has stood out as a key addition to Yas Island's collection of entertainment destinations, further strengthening the island's status as a leading tourist attraction both regionally and globally.
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August 04, 2025
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Emirates Post issues stamp to mark Arab Postal Day
Emirates Post, in coordination with other Arab postal administrators, has issued a joint commemorative stamp to mark Arab Postal Day, observed annually on August 3.
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August 04, 2025
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28,000 individuals benefit from FTA’s awareness events during H1
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reaffirmed its continued efforts to enhance and diversify its awareness campaigns and communication channels to effectively reach all stakeholders involved in tax implementation.
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August 04, 2025
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Foreign buying of S. Korean stocks hits 17-month high
Foreign investors recorded their highest net purchases on South Korea’s benchmark index in 17 months last month, data showed Sunday, according to Yonhap.
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August 04, 2025
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The politics of compromise and conviction
Scott Turner was a Texas House Representative, now serving in the Trump Administration as the Secretary of US Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
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August 04, 2025
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Last-ball hero Holder fires West Indies to victory over Pakistan in T20 thriller
Jason Holder took four wickets and then smashed a boundary off the final ball of the game to lift West Indies to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Saturday and level the three-match Twenty20 cricket international series.
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