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Man.United outcasts could return, says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday a series of outcasts from his squad could be handed a “new life” at Old Trafford if they do not secure a move before the transfer window closes.
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August 23, 2025
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ADB approves $410 million for Pakistan mine project
The Asia Development Bank approved a $410 million package for developing Pakistan's Reko Diq copper and gold mine on Friday.
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August 23, 2025
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Does Denmark hold the key to Britain’s asylum problem?
“They’ve got to know that if they come here, they won't stay here.” Nigel Farage? Robert Jenrick? Suella Braverman? Not on this occasion.
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August 23, 2025
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Cinderella's Dream chases another fairy tale in G1 Prix Jean Romanet
Cinderella's Dream attempts to add Gl success in France to her top-level wins in the US and UK when she tackles the Prix Jean Romanet on Sunday, with exciting juveniles Wise Approach and My Highness also seeking major victories on the same Deauville card.
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August 23, 2025
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Indian team have skill, balance and mindset to lift Asia Cup, says Sehwag
Former opener Virender Sehwag believes the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team possesses the skill, balance and mindset needed to handle high-pressure conditions in the upcoming Men's T20 Asia Cup and has backed them to lift the trophy.
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August 23, 2025
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UAE extradites two fugitives to France, Belgium
The Ministry of Interior has extradited two international fugitives to the French and Belgian authorities after they were arrested by Dubai Police, based on Red Notices issued against them by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).
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August 23, 2025
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UN seeks end to Rohingya's 'enduring misery'
The United Nations (UN) called on Friday for citizenship, equality and security for Myanmar's Rohingya minority, eight years on from the crackdown that sent more than a million fleeing into neighbouring Bangladesh.
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August 23, 2025
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Fujairah Hospital saves life of patient
The medical team at Fujairah Hospital, part of the Emirates Health Services (EHS), successfully saved the life of a patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest lasting approximately 40 minutes due to an acute heart attack.
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August 23, 2025
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Hollywood star Margot Robbie spills the beans on her life as a new mum
Hollywood star Margot Robbie has talked about becoming a first-time mom last year and declared life as a new parent is “the best.”
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August 23, 2025
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UAE condemns targeting of WFP convoy in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack on a World Food Programme (WFP) humanitarian convoy in Mellit, North Darfur, in Sudan, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and emphasised the importance of safeguarding the security and safety of civilians, as well as humanitarian and relief personnel.
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August 23, 2025
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MBR Library embraces French poetry with Charles Baudelaire
As part of its programme that aims to celebrate foreign culture and literature, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in cooperation with Alliance Francaise Dubai, organised a French literary evening titled \"Readings from the Poetry of Charles Baudelaire: Between Light and Shadows\".
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August 23, 2025
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Warsaw stocks fall after govt announces tax hike for banks
Poland’s blue-chip stock index fell on Friday, underperforming the region, after the government said that it planned to raise the corporate income tax on banks, while investors also eyed the Jackson Hole meeting of the US Federal Reserve.
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August 23, 2025
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Amazon lobbies Indian government to ease its foreign investment rules
Amazon is lobbying the Indian government to ease its foreign investment rules to allow the US company to buy products directly from Indian sellers to sell in overseas markets, four people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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August 23, 2025
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UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka hosts record three million visitors
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo.
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August 23, 2025
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Shah defends bill to oust tainted ministers
Union Minister for Home Amit Shah on Friday defended the proposed Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill that mandates the removal of prime minister, chief ministers and ministers from their respective posts if jailed for more than 30 days for crimes that attract prison terms of five years or above.
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August 23, 2025
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Sterling on track for weekly decline
Sterling steadied after dipping to a two-week low against the dollar on Friday as traders pared wagers on a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next month.
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August 23, 2025
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Floods in KP turn wedding celebrations into 24 funerals
Two days before his wedding, Noor Muhammad had a long phone call with his mother, just hours before devastating floods in Pakistan killed her along with 23 family members and relatives.
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August 23, 2025
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China reaches out to Afghanistan’s Taliban regime
Chinese Foreign Minister Wan Yi has travelled to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It seems that it is his visit to Kabul and his meetings with Afghanistan's acting Prime Minister Hasan Akhund and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi that merit attention. Even while he was on the Pakistan leg of the series of visits, Wang mooted that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which runs parallel to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border should include Afghanistan as well because of the threat of terrorism from the Islamist groups in the border region.
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August 23, 2025
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Canada's retail sales rebound in June
Canada's retail sales rose as expected in June as shoppers bought more food and beverages, official data showed on Friday, indicating a rebound from a slump the month before.
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August 23, 2025
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Japan's core inflation slows in July, stays above BoJ target
Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in July but stayed above the central bank's 2 per cent target, keeping alive market expectations for another interest rate hike in the coming months.
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August 23, 2025
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SC relaxes 'too harsh' directions on stray dogs, prohibits feeding
The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its earlier sweeping directions on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, observing that a complete prohibition on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs appeared “too harsh”.
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August 23, 2025
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Sportswear giant Nike eyes China growth
Nike's push into the booming outdoor recreation market - which will kick off on Monday with the launch of a new trail running shoe - will test whether it can turn a little-known sub-brand into a meaningful growth engine.
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August 23, 2025
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Retailer launches Dhs50,000 school fee prizes
Carrefour across the UAE has launched its ‘back-to-school’ campaign, offering families a convenient one-stop solution for all their school essentials at exceptional prices, along with exclusive rewards.
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August 23, 2025
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Art, culture and heritage come together at Pakistan Jashn-e-Azadi festival 2025
The spirit of patriotism, art, and cultural pride came alive at the Pakistan Jashn-e-Azadi (Celebration of Freedom) Festival 2025, a two-day commemorative event in honour of Pakistan's Independence Day, held at the Pakistan Association Dubai, Oud Metha (Aug. 16-17).
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August 23, 2025
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Lanka's ex-president held for misuse of funds
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating 2019-2024 economic crisis, was arrested and appeared in court on Friday over allegations he misused state funds while in office, police said.
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August 23, 2025
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Philippines slams China's swarm of forces near shoal
The Philippine defence chief condemned China's deployment of a swarm of armed coast guard forces, backed by a helicopter and a drone, closer to the Philippines' military outpost in a fiercely disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
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August 23, 2025
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South African rand hits nine-month high; gold rises
The South African rand strengthened on Friday, boosted by a weaker dollar and a rebound in gold prices, after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to a possible rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting.
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August 23, 2025
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Leeds face Arsenal test, City get Rodri boost ahead of Spurs clash
Leeds United enjoyed a triumphant return to the Premier League with a home victory over Everton at Elland Road this week, but Saturday's trip to north London to face Arsenal could prove a reality check for Daniel Farke's side.
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August 23, 2025
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German economy shrinks by 0.3% in Q2
Germany's economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, as demand from its top trading partner the United States slowed following months of buying ahead in anticipation of US tariffs.
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August 23, 2025
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Laufey gets candid about her album and working with twin sister
Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in IO years?\" Her answer: Move to the US, sign a record deal and win a Grammy.
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