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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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September 05, 2025
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UAE highlights sustainable housing initiatives at conference in Kuwait
A UAE delegation, headed by Eng. Mohammed Al Mansouri, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, participated in the second Gulf Housing Conference, organised by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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September 05, 2025
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Tackling Alzheimer's starts with 'awareness and lifestyle'
Experts warn that delaying dementia diagnosis by mistaking symptoms for normal aging limits the impact of treatment and care
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September 05, 2025
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Sharjah to rehabilitate Grand Theatre of Beirut
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated financial support for the rehabilitation of the Grand Theatre of Beirut as part of the international campaign launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to restore the historic building of the theatre in the Lebanese capital.
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September 05, 2025
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AUS to host university leaders, policymakers for Sharjah event
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is set to host the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Higher Education Summit: Middle East 2027 in Sharjah, bringing together university leaders, policymakers and industry experts for three days of dialogue, networking and collaboration.
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September 05, 2025
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Spence on brink of history as first Muslim England player
Tottenham's Djed Spence said the opportunity to make history as the first male player who publically identifies as a Muslim to represent England was a 'blessing' as he prepares for a potential debut.
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September 05, 2025
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World Cup title next year is our goal, says Germany coach
Four-time world champions Germany have set their sights firmly on winning the 2026 World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Wednesday ahead of their first qualifier against Slovakia.
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September 05, 2025
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Woman told to return Dhs360,000 to man
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to repay Dhs360,000 to a man after she admitted in writing that she owed him the amount.
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September 05, 2025
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Gaza 'genocide exposes Europe's failure to act'
One of the European Union's most senior officials on Thursday called the war in Gaza a “genocide”, ramping up criticism of Israel and slamming the 27-nation bloc for failing to act to stop it.
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September 05, 2025
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Enriching workshops held in Abu Dhabi
The National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) participates in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2025. Taking place till Sept.7 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the exhibition is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club.
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September 05, 2025
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Kipyegon chases unique double at Tokyo Worlds
Faith Kipyegon arrives at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as the undisputed queen of middle-distance running, and the stakes could not be higher as she attempts an audacious double.
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September 05, 2025
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ADX, AIX to form direct link between their CSDs
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) announced the implementation of a direct link between their respective CSDs.
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September 05, 2025
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Gavin Newsom trolls Trump after he calls him 'incompetent'
Gavin Newsom spent Wednesday trolling Donald Trump after the president called the California governor “incompetent” — and threatened to send the National Guard back to California.
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September 05, 2025
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UAE remain grounded after thumping win over Guam
Captain Eisa Khalfan praised the UAE team for their collective effort in their 13-0 AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers Group I victory against Guam on Wednesday.
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