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Protests in Gilgit after attacks on prominent personalities
Following a couple of violent attacks on prominent personalities, protests erupted across the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region.
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October 07, 2025
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Jilly Cooper, romance author who wrote 'Rivals,' dies at 88
Jilly Cooper — who has died aged 88 — was the bestselling British writer whose racy novels were famously filled with fun. With suggestive titles such as “Tackle!”, “Mount!” and “Score!”, Cooper's books were publishing sensations, selling II million copies in the UK alone. Her agent Felicity Blunt said on Monday that “she will live forever in the words she put on the page and on the screen... I have lost a friend, an ally, a confidante and a mentor.”
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October 07, 2025
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French markets and stocks decline, the euro falls, borrowing costs jump
French stocks and the euro fell while France's borrowing costs jumped on Monday, as the government quit just hours after being appointed, wiping millions of dollars off the stock market and fuelling uncertainty over the euro zone's second-largest economy.
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October 07, 2025
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Why Kareena Kapoor thinks hubby Saif Ali Khan is the 'coolest ever'
Actress Kareena Kapoor opened up about her admiration for husband Saif Ali Khan, calling him the “coolest ever.” On Monday, Bebo took to her Instagram handle and posted a candid photo of Saif where he is seen sitting with a guitar.
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October 07, 2025
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Indonesia school collapse toll hits 65
The death toll from the collapse of a school in Indonesia last week has climbed to 65, authorities said on Monday, while rescuers continued to search for survivors under the rubble, seven days after the disaster.
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October 07, 2025
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Khaled briefed on museum's permanent galleries
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed progress at Zayed National Museum in preparation of its official opening this December in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District.
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October 07, 2025
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Trump calls new Japan PM a ‘person of wisdom'
US President Donald Trump on Monday hailed the choice of conservative Sanae Takaichi to be Japan's first woman prime minister, calling her a person of “wisdom and strength.”
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October 07, 2025
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Pakistani, Malaysian PMs vow to boost bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Malaysia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade, education, technology, and governance.
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October 07, 2025
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UAE calls for AI-balanced vision in religious affairs
Dr Omar Habtour Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, called for the need to seize the opportunities of the modern era, foremost among them artificial intelligence (Al), which has become a reality that must be embraced with a balanced vision and utilised in ways that serve humanity, nations, and religion.
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October 07, 2025
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Over 100 varsities take part in ‘Najah Dubai’
Over 100 leading universities from North America, Europe, Asia, and the region have participated in the “Najah Dubai 2025” held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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October 07, 2025
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Italy’s World Cup winning captain Cannavaro named Uzbekistan coach
Former Italy World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named as the new head coach of Uzbekistan, the Central Asian country’s football association announced on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
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Holder Hatton to play in Dubai Desert Classic
Defending champion and European Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton will return to Emirates Golf Club for the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from Jan. 22-25.
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October 07, 2025
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US bank Fifth Third to buy Comerica in $10.9b deal
US bank Fifth Third on Monday agreed to buy regional lender Comerica in an all-stock deal valued at $10.9 billion, aiming to expand its presence in key growth markets.
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October 07, 2025
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How people fell in love with old-school photo booths
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October 07, 2025
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Former England rugby captain Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Lewis Moody, the former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as motor neurone disease.
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October 07, 2025
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Sheikh Sultan graces closing event of Arabic Teachers Forum
Dr Al Hashemi highlighted that the forum's organisers aim to empower teachers of Arabic and inspire passion for the language, transforming it into values that flourish
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October 07, 2025
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Arsenal set to host Lyon to start new Women's Champions League format
Titleholders Arsenal will kick-start their Women's Champions League defence when they host eight-time winners Lyon on Tuesday as the elite European club competition debuts its new format.
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October 07, 2025
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Sultan witnesses signing of memorandums
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing on 6 October 2025 of three Memoranda of Understanding aimed at supporting the educational system, teaching staff, and enhancing the quality of education.
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October 07, 2025
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Heavy rain and storms claim four lives in Punjab
As heavy rains and strong winds wreaked havoc across several districts of Punjab province over the past 24 hours, four people were killed and 28 others injured due to roof and wall collapses, according to the Rescue 1122 spokesperson, local media reported on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
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Tefal maker SEB cuts annual profit forecast
Shares of Tefal pan manufacturer SEB plunged 21 per cent on Monday after it cut its annual profit and revenue forecast for the second time this year, saying sales in Europe have been slower than expected and US consumers and business clients have adopted a “wait and see” attitude.
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October 07, 2025
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The depressing truth about depression research
Depression Awareness Month (October) began in the 1990s to increase public recognition of one of the most common mental health disorders.
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October 07, 2025
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8 patients killed in fire at ICU of a Jaipur hospital
A devastating fire broke out late Sunday night in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Trauma Centre at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, claiming the lives of eight patients, including three women.
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October 07, 2025
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AD Ports signs Dhs2.47 billion land sale deal with Mira Developments
AD Ports Group has signed a land sale agreement with Mira Developments, for the development of one of the largest mixed-use communities in the Al Mamoura district of Abu Dhabi, the land which forms part of the Group's 16 square-kilometre Town Centre Area, is strategically located along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway.
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October 07, 2025
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SC dismisses petition against Kerala CM's daughter
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged illegal payments made to Exalogic Solutions, a firm previously owned by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Thaikandy.
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October 07, 2025
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Shakti will have no effect on the country: NCM
In its latest update on Tropical Storm Shakti, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported that the current situation is a tropical storm in the west of the Arabian Sea.
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October 07, 2025
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UFC fight to take place at White House on June 14: Trump
An Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight planned at the White House will take place on Donald Trump's 80th birthday, the president said, despite the much-hyped event being previously announced for July 4.
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October 07, 2025
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OMV cuts sustainable investment target
Austria’s OMV said on Monday it was cutting sustainable investments and slashed its target for yearly organic capital expenditures by I billion euros ($1.2 billion) until 2030, also to reflect the deconsolidation Borealis following a merger deal.
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October 07, 2025
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Court forms special team to probe temple gold theft
The Kerala High Court has formed a police team headed by a senior officer to investigate the alleged discrepancies surrounding the weight of gold of the Sabarimala hill shrine.
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October 07, 2025
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Fujairah, Morocco to enhance ties in energy, mining, petroleum industries
The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) have signed separate cooperation agreements with Morocco's National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) to enhance collaboration in energy, mining and petroleum industries.
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October 07, 2025
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KP withdraws all May 9 cases against PTI workers
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has withdrawn all cases registered against Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers in connection with the May 9, 2093 violence following the arrest of party founder Imran Khan.
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